Special Report spotlights organizations with exceptional safety cultures
Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) has officially released its 5-Star Safety Cultures for 2025, recognizing organizations across Canada that exemplify excellence in fostering robust workplace safety cultures. These organizations have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to proactive risk management, comprehensive training, and employee engagement.
The full report is now live and can be accessed here.
Among the distinguished winners are:
- QM Environmental
- Bruce Power
- Green Infrastructure Partners
- MD of Greenview No. 16
- Morguard
- Pronghorn Controls
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority
These organizations have set new benchmarks in safety culture, demonstrating that safety is not merely a policy but a deeply ingrained mindset.
Dani Desautels, Director of Safety and Health at Price Industries, emphasizes the importance of empowering employees:
“Five-star culture in safety is workers having the knowledge and confidence to see a concern or hazard and being comfortable enough to report it. It is when employees understand they are playing a vital role in the corrective actions required to address hazards.”
Bonnie Rose, President and CEO of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), highlights the role of data-driven approaches:
“Enhancing our internal safety culture and encouraging a collaborative mindset throughout the organization have been instrumental in driving our transformation forward.”
These insights underscore the multifaceted strategies employed by leading organizations to cultivate a culture where safety is a shared responsibility and a core organizational value.
