
How did we get here?
Back in the 1900’s… okay, we’re not that old. Back in 1999, our founder realized the only way to get health and safety advice came at a high cost through private consultants. It was in that moment Systems 24-7 was born. We believe in providing expert advice and guidance at an affordable rate so that every organization can have an effective health and safety program.

How did we get here?
Back in the 1900’s… okay, we’re not that old. Back in 1999, our founder realized the only way to get health and safety advice came at a high cost through private consultants. It was in that moment Systems 24-7 was born. We believe in providing expert advice and guidance at an affordable rate so that every organization can have an effective health and safety program.

IMPORTANT UPDATES
UPDATES AND NEW FEATURES: FEBRUARY 2025
In this feature: Office Update: Canada Post and Paperless Updates; Fire Extinguisher Safety; Tech Updates: Digital Health and Safety Boards; Ability to Further Customize Course/Module Expiry Dates; New Feature Alert: Access Webinar Recordings with Ease; New Course: Automotive Shop Safety; New Course: Dump Truck Safety Awareness; New Course: Managing a Multi-Generational Workplace; New Course: Winter Preparedness; Featured Article: How much water should we be drinking?; Complimentary Resources: Chair Yoga Poster, Standing Full Body Stretches Poster, What Have You Touched Today?
Click the newsletter links for a full update or review our highlights section below.

Monthly Newsletter
February 2025

Legislative Updates
February 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Supervisor Skills Webinar: Conflict Management
Join us for our next Supervisor Skills Webinar on February 20th.
Dealing with conflict between employees in the workplace can be challenging, but conflict in the workplace is inevitable. What matters most is how those conflicts are resolved. Unresolved conflict can be detrimental to the workplace, with impact going beyond the parties directly involved. Join us as we discuss how to identify conflict in the workplace, and learn strategies of how to effectively manage conflict resolution. See inside for details.
February 2nd: Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day, celebrated each year on February 2nd, is a quirky North
American tradition centered around a weather-predicting groundhog.
If the groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, there will
be six more weeks of winter; if it doesn’t, an early spring is on the way.
But this year, we want to hear from you!
Office Closure: February 14th to 17th for Family Day
Dunk & Associates/Systems 24-7 will be closed on both Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th for Family Day.
February 26th: Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day falls on the last Wednesday of February every year; join us on February 26th by wearing pink, in the mission to create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness and funds for anti-bullying initiatives. To learn more, visit: https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/
February 28th: Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day
RSIs can happen to a variety of workers from all types of industries.
Gripping, bending, twisting, typing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and
reaching - ordinary movements we naturally make every day are
not particularly harmful. What does make them hazardous in work
situations though, is the continual repetition of the movements.
Other contributing work factors may include awkward postures and
excessive force.
Office Update: Canada Post and Paperless Updates
We’re excited to share some updates as Canada Post resumes operations. By 2026, we will transition to a paperless payment system and will no longer be accepting mailed cheques. This change aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility and ensures faster, more secure payment processing for you. In addition, by not receiving cheques, we help reduce our overhead costs, thus helping keep costs down for our clients.
To make this transition seamless, we are pleased to offer the following payment options:
E-Transfer: A simple way to send payments directly from your online banking.
Direct Deposit (EFT): Hassle-free, automated payments for recurring transactions.
Credit Card: Convenient and secure for quick transactions. A 3.5% administration fee applies to credit card payments.
Digital Health and Safety Boards
Transform the way your workplace handles health and safety with Systems 24-7’s game-changing digital boards! These boards are fully integrated into the Systems 24-7 platform, giving you an easy and modern solution to display everything from mandatory postings—like policies, inspections, posters, and committee minutes—to surveys and assessments, all in one place. See inside for more details.
Tech Update: Ability to Further Customize Course/Module Expiry Dates
Now on Systems 24-7, administrators have the ability to further customize course/module expiry dates based on your organization levels and entities. For example, if one location needs to have a course expire on a different frequency than another location, our tools can make it happen!
To make this change, go to Admin -> Configuration Settings -> Customize Company Course/Module Expiry Date.
New Feature Alert: Access Webinar Recordings with Ease
We’re making it simpler than ever to access our webinar recordings! You’ll now find a “Webinar Recordings” option in the left-hand menu of your Systems 24-7 account. This new feature gives you direct access to our growing archive of past webinars, all in one convenient place. Our public webinars will no longer be posted on our personal website (www.systems24-7.com) or YouTube channel for open access.
New Course: Automotive Shop Safety
This training module covers essential practices to ensure a safe working environment in automotive shops. It includes guidelines on the proper use of tools and equipment, including welding equipment, grinders, brake lathes, wheel balancing and tire mounting machines, air bags and strut compressors, hazard identification, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
New Course: Dump Truck Safety Awareness
This training module is an overview of dump truck safety and is not designed to substitute for operator training in a specific workplace. Only certified operators shall operate a dump truck. This module covers operator responsibilities, dump truck components, hazards, safe practices, inspections, refuelling, parking and shutdown, and maintenance.
New Course: Managing a Multi-generational Workplace
Today’s workplace can see up to five generations working side-by-side. It is increasingly important for managers/supervisors to understand both the needs and values that this range of diversity brings to the workplace. This course discusses stereotypes to avoid, the benefits of a multi-generational workforce, building a collaborative team, methods of communication, and knowledge-sharing in the workplace between different generations.
New Course: Winter Preparedness
Winter tends to be one of the most dreaded seasons, yet every year we seem to be surprised when it arrives. This module explains how workplaces can be affected by winter weather, discusses the various types of winter weather warnings, and identifies common winter hazards and controls to reduce the risk. This module will equip you with essential tips and strategies to keep warm and safe this coming winter season.