As we enter the final few weeks of the official summer, and the kids get ready to head back to school, now is the time to start thinking about your workplace safety requirements and make sure you're prepared when an inspector enters your workplace. For the first time in over 5 years the MOL Inspectors
Read MoreOntario labour ministry targets summer students in workplace safety blitz
Article from the London Free Press by MAX MARTIN Updated: July 15, 2019 The Ministry of Labour has launched a summer-long workplace inspection blitz to enhance new and young worker safety. Ontario’s Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced the initiative during a press conference at London’s Thames pool on Ridout Street Monday. “It’s important to me
Read MoreDonuts and Workplace Safety?
I know what you’re thinking…what do donuts and workplace safety have in common. Other than the fact that you may be served donuts at your safety meetings or training sessions, they certainly don’t belong in the same sentence together, never mind the same article….let me explain. I had a friend and coworker back when I
Read MoreImportant upcoming MOL Initiative dates
Here are some important dates regarding the MOL Initiatives that either going on currently or will be in the near future. It's always better to fully cooperate with any inspector that enters your work place as they do have the power to issue on-the-spot fines, work stoppages and compliance orders. If you want a great
Read MoreSpecial Report – ‘Dealing with Safety Inspectors’
No one wants a safety inspector to appear at their door—but it’s likely to happen to every workplace at some point. And workplaces in particularly hazardous industries or engaged in especially dangerous activities will have to deal with inspectors even more frequently. How your company responds when an inspector shows up can have many repercussions,
Read MoreWhat is the Joint Health & Safety Committee Refresher Training and do I Require It?
Ontario’s Occupational Health & Safety Act requires all workplaces with 20 or more regularly employed workers to have a Joint Health & Safety Committee. Two of these committee members must be certified (one management representative and one worker representative). Certification requires completion of both Part I (Basic) and Part II (WPS) Certification Training for Joint
Read MoreUpcoming Ministry of Labour 2019/20 Workplace Initiatives
We here at BULLIVANT Health + Safety want you to stay ahead of upcoming Ministry of Labour 2019/20 workplace initiatives, that's why I’ve put together some of the upcoming initiatives that could be focused on your industry. Although the MOL inspectors are initially focused on the area listed below, once in your facility they will
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for Workplace Health & Safety – Workers, Managers, CEO’s?
This is a question that gets thrown around a lot these days. The simple answer is that everyone is responsible for the health & safety in the workplace. From the CEO down to the custodians, and everyone in between. One can argue that if the upper management, the ‘C” suite, doesn’t promote a safety culture
Read MoreHow can Non Certificated Joint Health & Safety Committee members play an important role on your Joint Health & Safety Committee?
While it’s fairly common knowledge that any company with more than 20 regular employees is required by law to have Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) in place and performing their duties, but what some do not understand is the fact that a JHSC can have non certified members sit alongside their certified members. A
Read MoreMinistry of Labour 2019 Blitz/Initiative Campaign
The Ministry of Labour is gearing up for their 2019 blitz campaigns and although they have a focus to look for, once they're inside your workplace the MOL inspectors will be examining your entire health & safety program and system. They'll look for such things as; up to date policies & programs, your Internal responsibility
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