Winners of the 2018 Readers' Choice Awards unveiled

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine. This year, more than 31,000 votes were cast across 54 different categories.

“A big thanks goes out to the health and safety community across Canada who took time from their hectic schedules to participate,” said Todd Humber, publisher of Canadian Occupational Safety. “When you’re looking for a service provider, look for the Readers’ Choice Seal. It’s not an endorsement from us or a handful of judges. It’s something far better: A seal of approval from other professionals facing the same challenges, pressures and constraints as you.”

Winners are presented below in alphabetical order. (The winners aren’t ranked.) You’ll notice some firms have expanded information. These are companies that chose to celebrate this honour with an enhanced listing.

You can view the special digital edition of Canadian Occupational Safety featuring all the winners by visiting http://digital.carswellmedia.com/i/1009931-2018-readerschoice.

CONFINED SPACE

Gas Detection Equipment
BW Technologies by Honeywell
Industrial Scientific
MSA

Rescue Equipment
3M Canada
Dynamic Rescue Systems
MSA

CONSULTANTS

Auditing Services
Pinchin Ltd.
Safety First Training
Stantec

Environmental Consultants
Golder
Pinchin Ltd.
Stantec

OHS Consultants
EHS Partnerships Ltd.
Hazmasters Inc.
Levitt-Safety Ltd.

CUTTING SAFETY

Cutting Safety Tools

OLFA® North America
9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 300
Rosemont, IL, 60018
1-800-999-3436
www.olfa.com
Twitter @OLFAcuts
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/olfa_north_america
Facebook facebook.com/OLFAcuts
OLFA® offers a complete portfolio of safety solutions to protect your most valuable assets. Beginning with our safety audit, the OLFA® team can recommend the best solution for protecting your employees, products, and business. With semi-automatic, fully-automatic, concealed blade, and food safe systems, OLFA® has a solution for your needs.

Klein Tools
OLFA® North America (Corelle Brands)
The Safety Knife Company Ltd.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Educational Institution

University of Fredericton
371 Queen St., Suite 400
Fredericton, NB, E3B 1B1
1-877-454-6232
[email protected]
www.ufred.ca
Twitter @ufredericton
Linkedin: linkedin.com/school/university-of-fredericton
Facebook facebook.com/UFredericton
The University of Fredericton (UFred) is a fully-online degree granting institution offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs. By placing an emphasis on leadership development and lifelong learning, UFred has become a Canadian leader in providing flexible education to OHS professionals, delivered through the School of Occupational Health and Safety.

University of Alberta
University of Fredericton
University of Toronto

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Showers & Eyewash
Bradley Corporation
Honeywell
Levitt-Safety Ltd.

Spill Control Products
EnviroGuard
Hazmasters Inc.
Safety-Kleen

ERGONOMICS

Anti-Fatigue Insoles
Ergodyne
SOF SOLE
Timberland Pro

Ergonomic Furniture
ErgoCanada
Humanscale
Staples Business Advantage Canada

Ergonomic Support Products

IMPACTO® Protective Products
40 Dussek St., P.O. Box 524
Belleville, ON, K8N 5B2
613-966-0062
[email protected]
www.impacto.ca
Twitter @Impacto_Inc
Facebook facebook.com/ImpactoProtect
IMPACTO® manufactures and distributes specialized ergonomic personal protective equipment to prevent cumulative traumas such as white finger disease, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury (RSI). IMPACTO® will display anti-impact and anti-vibration gloves, wrist supports, kneepads, back supports, insoles, metatarsal foot protector, steel toe caps, Ergomates anti-fatigue overshoes and many other PPE solutions.

Allegro Industries
Ergodyne
IMPACTO® Protective Products

Material Handling Equipment

Genie, a Terex Brand
JLG
Leavitt Machinery

FACILITY SAFETY

First Aid Kit Provider
Canadian Red Cross
First Aid Canada Inc.
St. John Ambulance Canada

Floor & Surface Products
Ergomat
New Pig Corporation
Safeguard Technology

Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
Concept Controls Inc.
Occupational Health Dynamics
Scantek Inc.

Lighting & Alarms
ALERT Safety Products
Bradley Corporation
Pelican Products, Inc.

Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding

The Master Lock Company
3300 Ridgeway Dr., Unit 1
Mississauga, ON, L5L 5Z9
1-800-227-9599
[email protected]
www.masterlock.com/business-use/safety-solutions
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/master-lock-company
Facebook facebook.com/MasterLockSecuritySafety
Youtube youtube.com/user/MasterlockCompany/playlists
Together, we make work environments safer. The Master Lock Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of safety products and professional lockout consulting services. With our end-to-end solutions and unmatched expertise, we would like to partner with you to build your customized, best-in-class lockout management system.

Brady Canada
710 Cochrane Dr.
Markham, ON, L3R 5N7
1-800-263-6179
[email protected]
www.bradycanada.ca
Twitter @bradynasocial
Facebook facebook.com/BradyNorthAmerica
Youtube youtube.com/user/BradyNorthAmerica
Brady is a manufacturer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. We offer innovative products backed by years of research and development. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance. Our offerings include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and services.

Brady Canada
Hazmasters Inc.
The Master Lock Company

Signage & Identification

Brady Canada
710 Cochrane Dr.
Markham, ON, L3R 5N7
1-800-263-6179
[email protected]
www.bradycanada.ca
Twitter @bradynasocial
Facebook facebook.com/BradyNorthAmerica
Youtube youtube.com/user/BradyNorthAmerica
Brady is a manufacturer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. We offer innovative products backed by years of research and development. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance. Our offerings include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and services.

Accuform Manufacturing, Inc.
Avery
Brady Canada
Seton Canada

FALL PROTECTION

Guardrails & Fall Protection Systems

Delta Prevention
7000 boulevard Industriel
Chambly, QC, J3L 4X3
1-844-855-4273
[email protected]
www.deltaprevention.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/delta-prevention
Facebook facebook.com/deltaprevention
Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCJcXmn1RerX9muvbjwRoqtg
Delta Prevention is the only Canadian roof guardrail manufacturer to use corrosion-resistant recycled-rubber base and lightweight aluminum railing. Our products are designed to be the most versatile on the market, allowing you to eliminate every type of fall hazard on any type of building.

Delta Prevention
EnviroSafety
Fall Protection Systems

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Skin Care Products
Deb Group Ltd.
GOJO Industries, Inc.
Kimberly-Clark Professional

INCENTIVES & AWARDS

Incentives & Awards Provider
Cotton Candy Inc.
O.C. Tanner
The Safety Award Store

LEGAL SERVICES

OHS Legal Services

Aird & Berlis LLP
Brookfield Place, 181 Bay St., Suite 1800
Toronto, ON, M5J 2T9
416-863-1500
[email protected]
www.airdberlis.com
Twitter @AirdBerlis
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/aird-&-berlis-llp
Facebook facebook.com/Aird-Berlis-LLP-956630464408019
Aird & Berlis provides practical and strategic legal advice on occupational health and safety issues, such as workplace audits, inspections, violations, injuries and fatalities. The firm helps businesses implement and improve health and safety programs in order to manage risks, achieve legislative compliance, and ensure safety in the workplace.

Aird & Berlis LLP
Fasken
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

OCCUPATIONAL TESTING SERVICES

Occupational Testing Services
CannAmm
DriverCheck Inc.
LifeLabs

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Chemical Protection Apparel
3M Canada
DuPont Protection Solutions
Kimberly-Clark Professional

Communication Headsets
3M Canada
Ear Tec
Honeywell

Eye Protection
3M Canada
Honeywell Uvex
Univet Optical Technologies North America

Face Shields
3M Canada
Honeywell Uvex
MSA

Flame Resistant Clothing
Bulwark FR
Carhartt, Inc.
DuPont Protection Solutions

Foot Protection
CAT Footwear (Caterpillar)
Dakota
Kodiak

Hand Protection

Ansell
105 Lauder
Cowansville, QC, J2K 2K8
1-800-363-8340
[email protected]
www.ansell.com
Twitter @AnsellCorporate
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/ansell-healthcare
Facebook facebook.com/ansellsafety
Ansell is a global leader in protection solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific, manufacturing innovative products that provide unmatched quality, comfort and technology to millions of consumers, workers and first responders.

Ansell
Honeywell
Superior Glove Works Ltd.

Head Protection
3M Canada
Honeywell North
MSA

Hearing Protection
3M Canada
Howard Leight by Honeywell
Moldex

Hi-Vis Apparel
Ergodyne
Helly Hansen Workwear
MSA
Viking by Alliance Mercantile

Personal Fall Arrest Systems
3M Canada
Honeywell Miller
MSA

Protective Fabric
Cordura
GORE-tex
Westex by Milliken

Respiratory Protection
3M Canada
Honeywell North
MSA

Winter Safety Products
Baffin Inc.
Helly Hansen Workwear
Tough Duck

PURCHASING

Retailer
Acklands Grainger
Home Depot
Marks Safety Equipment

Supplier/Distributor
Acklands Grainger
Levitt-Safety Ltd.
Vallen

TECHNOLOGY

Contractor Management Solutions

Avetta
330 - 5th Avenue SW, Suite 1800
Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4
949-236-5954
[email protected]
www.avetta.com
Twitter @avettanews
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/avetta
Facebook facebook.com/AvettaNews
Avetta provides a cloud-based supply chain risk management platform. Our global solution is uniquely designed to connect the world’s leading organizations with qualified suppliers, driving sustainable growth. Our SaaS subscription software is used by 50,000 active customers in 100 countries. Over 300 of the world’s biggest organizations depend on Avetta every day.

ComplyWorks Ltd.
Suite 600, 4838 Richard Rd. SW
Calgary, AB, T3E 6L1
403-219-4792
[email protected]
www.complyworks.com
Twitter @ComplyWorks
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/complyworks-ltd-
Facebook facebook.com/ComplyWorks
ComplyWorks Ltd. provides easy to use, scalable and affordable web-based solutions to help streamline contractor, workforce and worksite compliance management. With our global capabilities and local deployment, we currently provide solutions to clients in over 80 countries — and growing. Experience our industry leading support.

Avetta
ComplyWorks Ltd.
ISN

Fleet Management Solutions
Fleet Complete
GEOTrac Systems Inc.
GFI Systems Inc.

HSE Management Solutions

BIS Training Solutions
Unit 4, 41 Broadway Blvd.
Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 2C1
780-410-1660
[email protected]
www.trainanddevelop.ca
Twitter @BISTraining
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/bis-training-&-development/
Facebook facebook.com/BIS.Training.Solutions
BIS is a software company that offers compliance and learning management software for the health, and safety professional. This cloud-based solution includes training record management software, classroom calendar management, a training matrix, learning management software, digital folders, plus online forms that are used for inspections, incident management, competency evaluations, and more.

Cority
250 Bloor St. E., 9th Floor
Toronto, ON, M4W 1E6
416-863-6800
[email protected]
www.cority.com
Twitter @CoritySoftware
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/cority
Facebook facebook.com/CoritySoftware
Cority (formerly Medgate) is the most trusted environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) software for assuring client success. Cority empowers EHSQ professionals to advance their journey to sustainability and operational excellence by combining the deepest domain expertise with the most comprehensive and secure SaaS platform.

eCompliance™
111 Queen St. E., Suite 240
Toronto, ON, M5C 1S2
1-800-686-1915
[email protected]
www.ecompliance.com
Twitter @eCompliance
Linkedin: linkedin.com/ecompliance
Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCe0JpilnS4QFv4hvVnSEMHQ
eCompliance™ software helps EHS leaders strengthen safety culture. Used by leaders to boost employee participation and provide a real-time view of safety performance, eCompliance™ is the fastest growing safety software company in the world.

BIS Training Solutions
Cority
eCompliance™

Lone Worker Monitoring
Blackline Safety
SPOT
StaySafe App

Mobile App

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
201, 11450 29th Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2Z 3V5
1-800-465-3366
[email protected]
www.danatec.com
Twitter @Danatec
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/danatec
Facebook facebook.com/danatec
Whether you’re out in the field, on the road or just not near a computer, Danatec has you covered with award-winning mobile apps including TDG Handbook and WHMIS Handbook for your reference on the go. Download it today for your Android or iPhone device and experience it for yourself.

SafetyCulture
300 E. 39th Street
Kansas City, MO, 64111
816-787-1343
[email protected]
www.safetyculture.com
Twitter @SafetyCultureHQ
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/safetyculture-pty-ltd
Facebook facebook.com/SafetyCultureHQ
SafetyCulture is a technology company committed to developing innovative, low-cost, mobile-first applications that empower users to have safe and efficient workplaces. Our mobile platform, iAuditor, is the most widely used safety audit app in the world with customers performing more than 30 million safety and quality inspections to build better workplaces globally. The Spotlight application is a mobile real-time incident reporting tool.

Canadian Red Cross First Aid App
TDG Handbook App by Danatec
i-Auditor by SafetyCulture

SDS Management Solutions

Chemscape Safety Technologies
Suite 320, 715 – 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, T2P 2X6
403-720-6737
[email protected]
www.chemscape.com
Twitter @chemscapesafety
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/msdsbinders-inc-
Chemscape celebrates 15 years as a Canadian-owned chemical management software company. sdsBinders is our SDS management system with mobile capabilities. Our CHAMP product calculates the risk of your chemical inventory and recommends controls; adds tiered product approvals; restricts ingredients and finds less toxic substitutions. Improve chemical handling and health.

Rillea Technologies Inc.
218 Avonlough Rd.
Belleville, ON, K8P 5G4
613-969-7533
[email protected]
www.rilleatechnologies.com
Twitter @RilleaTech
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/rillea-technologies
Instagram instagram.com/rilleatech
More than a document management system, SDS RiskAssist™ helps reduce costs and improve employee safety! The SDS RiskAssist™ web app reads SDSs and regulations, automatically identifying hazards and generating one-page risk management summaries containing hazards and your customized safe handling instructions. Share with employees via handouts, desktop and mobile devices.

Chemscape Safety Technologies Inc.
Hazmat Systems Inc.
SDS RiskAssist™ by Rillea Technologies Inc.

TRAINING

First Aid Training
First Aid 4U
Canadian Red Cross
St. John Ambulance Canada

Forklift Safety Training

LIFT Training
6130 Tomken Rd., Unit # 2
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1X7
905-461-0039
[email protected]
www.lifttraining.com
Twitter @flifttraining
Facebook facebook.com/forklifttrainingnow
Instagram instagram.com/forklifttraining
LIFT Training offers the most comprehensive and complete forklift training course in Canada. In addition to our New Operator course, we offer half-day Recertification courses for experienced operators, Working-at-Heights, WHMIS, Fall Protection and more. We’re the most trusted training provider in Canada, helping companies and individuals for over 20 years.

Liftow Limited
1400 Courtneypark Dr. E.
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1H1
905-677-3277
[email protected]
www.liftow.com
Twitter @Liftow
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/liftow-limited
Facebook facebook.com/Liftow
Liftow Instructional Services is the industry leader in corporate forklift and industrial safety training. We have 11 locations in North America and the Maritimes offering courses in forklift, AWP, overhead crane, working at heights, WHMIS and many more. Our courses are designed for both trainers and operators. We are accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector and are a COS Reader’s Choice Award winner for Best Forklift Safety Training Provider for multiple years now. Our Liftow Certified Seal of Excellence is our commitment to provide the best training in the industry.

LIFT Training
Leavitt Machinery
Liftow Limited

In-Class Safety Training

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
201, 11450 29th Street SE
Calgary, AB, T2Z 3V5
1-800-465-3366
[email protected]
www.danatec.com
Twitter @Danatec
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/danatec
Facebook facebook.com/danatec
Danatec Educational Services is a world-leading provider of occupational health and safety training and education. From award-winning materials, online training to in-class training, we have customized solutions for you. Our team of safety experts provide in-depth in-class training for electrical safety, IATA Dangerous Goods, H2S, WHMIS and TDG. When you choose to learn with Danatec, you’re learning with the industry’s best.

YOW Canada Inc.
1306 Algoma Rd.
Ottawa, ON, K1B 3W8
1-866-688-2845
[email protected]
www.yowcanada.com/WAH
Twitter @yowcanada
Facebook facebook.com/YOWCanada
Youtube youtube.com/YOWCanada
Award-winning safety training provider, YOW Canada develops courses and materials to help Canadians with occupational health and safety compliance. As an Ontario Ministry of Labour approved Working at Heights training provider, YOW offers both first time and refresher training as well as a train-the-trainer program.

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
Levitt-Safety Ltd.
YOW Canada Inc.

Online Safety Training

BIS Training Solutions
Unit 4, 41 Broadway Blvd.
Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 2C1
780-410-1660
[email protected]
www.trainanddevelop.ca
Twitter @BISTraining
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/bis-training-&-development/
Facebook facebook.com/BIS.Training.Solutions
BIS is a software company that offers compliance and learning management software for the health, and safety professional. This cloud-based solution includes training record management software, classroom calendar management, a training matrix, learning management software, digital folders, plus online forms that are used for inspections, incident management, competency evaluations, and more.

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
201, 11450 29th Street SE
Calgary, AB, T2Z 3V5
1-800-465-3366
[email protected]
www.danatec.com
Twitter @Danatec
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/danatec
Facebook facebook.com/danatec
Danatec Educational Services is a world-leading provider of occupational health and safety training and education. Our award-winning online training courses are industry-recognized and provide defensible training that will keep your organization safe and compliant. Now featuring popular courses like TDG and WHMIS with LearnerVerifed technology to prevent learner fraud. With over 50 online courses, you’ll find a safety course that fits your needs.

YOW Canada Inc.
1306 Algoma Rd.
Ottawa, ON, K1B 3W8
1-866-688-2845
[email protected]
www.yowcanada.com/WAH
Twitter @yowcanada
Facebook facebook.com/YOWCanada
Youtube youtube.com/YOWCanada
Award-winning online safety training provider, YOW Canada develops courses and materials to help Canadians with occupational health and safety compliance. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, YOW is proud to offer easy-to-use training and excellent customer support. We have WHMIS, Workplace Violence and Harassment and more!

BIS Training Solutions
Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
YOW Canada Inc.

Rescue Training

Spartan Response Inc.
41 Brockley Dr., Unit #11
Hamilton, ON, L8E 3C3
1-833-573-1010
[email protected]
www.spartanresponse.com
Twitter @SpartanResponse
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/spartan-response-inc
Facebook facebook.com/spartanresponse
Spartan Response is Ontario’s leading provider of industrial services, EHS consulting, training, rescue services and equipment sales. We provide our clients with integrated services that solve business challenges and foster lasting partnerships. Our commitment is to deliver our services through a strong safety culture, broad industry expertise and quality project execution.

EHS Canada Inc.
Rescue 7 Inc.
Spartan Response Inc.

Safe Driving Training

Thinking Driver Fleet Safety
12601 54 Ave.
Surrey, BC, V3X 3C1
604-596-0500 / 1-877-250-5601
[email protected]
www.thinkingdriver.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/driversafetyandtrainingexpert
Facebook facebook.com/ThinkingDriver
Thinking Driver provides businesses, organizations and levels of government with attitude-based driver safety training and consulting services and products throughout North America. Our team of instructors, curriculum developers, and implementation specialists address most driver and vehicle safety issues, reducing your incident rates… guaranteed. Classroom, in-vehicle, and online options available.

AMA (Alberta Motor Association)
Fleet Safety International
Thinking Driver Fleet Safety

WHMIS Training

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
201, 11450 29th Street SE
Calgary, AB, T2Z 3V5
1-800-465-3366
[email protected]
www.danatec.com
Twitter @Danatec
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/danatec
Facebook facebook.com/danatec
Danatec’s award winning, industry recognized WHMIS online training courses is for initial or re-certification training. Our WHMIS course contains both WHMIS 1988 and GHS WHMIS 2015, which employers are required to still teach in the workplace until December 2018. This course meets all of Health Canada’s training requirements under the Hazardous Products Regulations, for all persons involved in handling workplace chemicals.

YOW Canada Inc.
1306 Algoma Rd.
Ottawa, ON, K1B 3W8
1-866-688-2845
[email protected]
www.yowcanada.com/WAH
Twitter @yowcanada
Facebook facebook.com/YOWCanada
Youtube youtube.com/YOWCanada
Award-winning WHMIS training provider, YOW Canada develops courses and materials to help Canadians with occupational health and safety compliance. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, YOW is proud to offer easy-to-use training and excellent customer support. We have WHMIS, Workplace Violence and Harassment and more!

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
WHMIS.ca
YOW Canada Inc.

Working at Heights Training (Ontario)

IHSA
21 Voyager Court S
Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5M7
905-625-0100
[email protected]
www.ihsa.ca
Twitter @IHSAnews
Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCdVfYwlKZL3Tod8wYdW9ZMw
IHSA is one of Ontario’s leading occupational health and safety educators. Through skills-based training, auditing, and evaluation, IHSA provides safety solutions to those who perform high-risk activities. IHSA remains committed to being Ontario’s most trusted health and safety resource in the ongoing effort to eliminate occupational injury and illness.

YOW Canada Inc.
1306 Algoma Rd.
Ottawa, ON, K1B 3W8
1-866-688-2845
[email protected]
www.yowcanada.com/WAH
Twitter @yowcanada
Facebook facebook.com/YOWCanada
Youtube youtube.com/YOWCanada
An award-winning safety training provider with over 17 years of industry experience, YOW Canada is proud to offer quality training and customer support. As an Ontario Ministry of Labour approved Working at Heights training provider, YOW offers both first time and refresher training as well as a train-the-trainer program.

CARAHS
IHSA
YOW Canada Inc.