Ministry of Labours Blitz Initiatives

Below are some of the sectors and the areas that the inspectors will focus on the most. That being said, once they're in your facility, they'll be looking at everything. Be honest and cooperative, and you'll find the inspectors will work with you. Construction initiatives Healthy workers in healthy workplaces – occupational disease October 31,

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Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.  This applies to the environment in which employees work and as such employers must understand and take action to protect workers from heat stress and extreme heat conditions. Hazardous heat exposure can

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dispelling the Myths 

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. COVID-19 causes those infected to experience mild to severe illness. Whereas most persons will recover without medical intervention or hospital care, older persons, and those with pre-existing and or underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other such diseases

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How to Measure Safety in the Workplace

There’s great peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly how safe your workplace is for your staff and your customers. If you’re not sure what the state of safety is for your workplace, there are easy ways to start measuring it.  The best place to start is with a safety checklist. But not just

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Who is Liable for a Workplace Injury?

Workplace injuries can be alarming for the injured party and their employer, who may have previously believed that the workplace was safe. Both parties need to know who is liable for an injury at work and what needs to happen next. Here’s a short guide to the basics of liability for work related-injuries but remember

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2020 MOL Initiative/Blitz dates to keep in mind

The Ministry of Labour runs continuous workplace blitzes and initiatives to constantly enforce the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Check out the upcoming blitz dates and the blitz focus. They will also be continuing their inspections on Group Homes and their usual sectors of construction, industrial, healthcare, mining plus a cross sector focus. “Group homes”

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Why Burnout Is A Real Occupational Hazard

A guest post by: Ivanna Julia It’s generally accepted these days that people are overworked. From career professionals staying late to maintain a competitive edge, to college students and graduates working multiple jobs to get on their feet, long hours and constant engagement have become normal. Despite the fact that most recognise these circumstances in

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2020 Workplace Safety in Canada Updates/Changes

The New Year is bringing changes to workplace safety standards across Canada. Provinces recently passed work safety bills, which increase the rights of workers to refuse unsafe work. Ontario has passed similar legislation in the past with Bill 177, which reformed the fines employers may face for safety violations and the responsibilities of employers. If you’re in Ontario, here’s what

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