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
Read MoreFebruary 1st BULLIVANT Health + Safety will be part of the SkillsPass network
Beginning on February 1, 2019, BULLIVANT Health + Safety will be part of the Skills Pass network. What does this mean to you? When you train with BULLIVANT Health + Safety, you will be able to access your valid training records anywhere, anytime, electronically! We are part of the SkillsPass network. Employer benefits when working with BULLIVANT Health
Read MoreWhat Does Due Diligence Mean Under the OH&S Act and How Does an Employer Prove their Due Diligence?
You probably hear the words ‘Due Diligence’ a lot as it relates to health & safety in a workplace, but what does it really mean and what does an employer have to do in order to prove their Due Diligence at their workplace? Under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OH&S Act) it refers to
Read MoreFinal Phase for WHMIS 2015 Is Upon Us- Education and Training FAQ’s
The final phase to harmonize WHMIS is upon us. On December 1, 2018, WHMIS 2015 will be fully in force and all manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers must be compliant with the new standards of WHMIS 2015. WHMIS 2015 - Education and Training FAQ’s Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with
Read MoreHow Do You Get Worker Reps for your Joint Health & Safety Committee?
Under Section 9 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S ACT), it states that a company with 20 or more workers does require having a functioning Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) in place. ¹(9) Joint health and safety committee (2) A joint health and safety committee is required, (a) at a workplace at
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