Health and Safety

Wellness is simply the process of being aware and actively working towards better health. "Health" is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, as defined by the World Health Organization.

Many health problems are a result of common factors like stress or poor diet ...
Daily exercise can be an excellent start to a healthy lifestyle. You don't have to sweat it -- simply use the stairs instead of the elevator, park a block away from work (Canadian weather permitting, of course!), do a little gardening (or snow shovelling) or try a low impact exercise program like Tai Chi or Qi Gong. Exercise can improve strength, increase stamina, and reduce tension in the body and the mind.

Proper nutrition is, of course, essential to the good physical, mental, and even spiritual health.
But food has changed ... even the nutritional quality of fresh produce has declined over the years. Our current mass produced raw foods are force-grown and altered for higher yields, thereby losing so much of the nutrients that we once took for granted. Excellent sources of whole, natural foods are available, but some of the best are not found at your grocery store.

We've been fortunate to have discovered some valuable tools to promote good physical, mental, and spiritual health. Take this opportunity to make healthy choices too!

We are proud to work with our partner in workplace health and safety, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) , to promote awareness of OHS concerns through their publications and on-line courses.

The CCOHS continues to provide solutions that support health and safety, as demonstrated in their increasing selection of valuable e-courses and helpful publications, including ...

Another excellent occupational health and safety resource is the Alberta Municipal
Health and Safety Association, Alberta's source for health and safety information.
Click on www.amhsa.net for a direct link to their website.

Environment is a major contributor to overall well-being. Ensure that your desk and chair are ergonomically configured, as recommended by CCOHS guidelines. But that's just the beginning ...

Be proactive in making healthy lifestyle decisions.

For your library ...

We received a call from a local school district with an enquiry about step ladder safety, so we contacted our friends at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.
Click here for further information.  

OHS Questions