Excellence Awardees Announced for the 2026 DriverCheck Award for Canada's Safest Mining & Natural Resources Employer

DriverCheck is proud to announce the Excellence Awardees for the 2026 DriverCheck Award for Canada's Safest Mining & Natural Resources Employer. The award will be presented at the Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Gala in Toronto on October 22nd, recognizing organizations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to workplace health, safety, and employee wellbeing across Canada's mining and natural resources sector. 

Occupational Health in Oil and Gas: Are Your Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Programs Keeping Pace with Industry Risks?

Oil and gas operations expose workers to some of the most demanding occupational health and safety hazards in Canada. From drilling sites and processing facilities to terminals and refineries, workers may encounter high noise levels and respiratory hazards as part of their daily work. 

The Employee Life Cycle: From Hire to Retire

Maintaining a healthy, safe, and productive workforce doesn’t happen at a single point in time - it requires ongoing, testing and medical oversight throughout every stage of employment. From onboarding a new hire to supporting employees through workplace incidents and ultimately retirement, organizations face evolving health, safety, and compliance responsibilities at every step.

Hearing and Respiratory Surveillance in Mining: Are You Covering the Risks That Matter Most?

Mining environments expose workers to some of the highest-risk occupational hazards in Canada. Noise levels, airborne contaminants, and respirable dust are part of daily operations. Most organizations recognize the risk, but many programs still fall short when it comes to consistent, compliant surveillance.

U.S. Federal Marijuana 2026 Policy Update: What Employers Need to Know

Recent developments in U.S. federal marijuana policy have prompted questions from employers about whether workplace drug testing requirements may be changing. While there has been movement at the federal level regarding marijuana classification, there is currently no impact on Department of Transportation (DOT) testing protocols or workplace drug testing requirements. 

12 Things You Need to Know About the FMCSA Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is a critical tool for the commercial transportation industry. It helps improve safety by tracking drug and alcohol violations for drivers with commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs).