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
Read MoreBig Box Retail & Warehouse/Pedestrian Safety Blitz Starts October 1st.
Pedestrian safety and traffic management will be the main focus during the upcoming Big Box Retail and Warehouse Blitz, October 1 to November 23, 2018. The Ministry of Labour has generally written up the highest number of workplace orders in this hazard, as its most common to the blitz focused businesses. The focus on this
Read MoreWhat all Licensed Cannabis Producers should know about their responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act
There’s been a lot of talk about cannabis in the workplace and the ramifications legalized weed will have on the workforce in all industries but not much has been said about the responsibilities of the licensed producers under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OH&S Act) to protect t their own workers within their facilities.
Read MoreBack to school, shorter days means the fall/winter MOL blitzes ramping up
As the kids get set to head back to school and the days get shorter, it also means the Ministry of Labour Fall/Winter blitz and provincial initiative campaigns will be in full swing. The MOL will be conducting their blitz campaigns in the construction, Big Box retail, franchised businesses, warehousing, industrial, healthcare and mining sectors. If/when an inspector
Read MoreMOL Fall & Winter Blitz Campaigns and Provincial Initiatives
As we count down the summer months the Ministry of Labour will be ramping up their fall & winter blitz campaigns and provincial initiatives. The MOL will focus on industries such as; construction, industrial establishments, 'big box' retail, health care facilities to name a few. When the MOL inspectors visit a facility they will be
Read MoreSummertime! not thinking about safety? The MOL still has ongoing summer workplace blitz campaigns
As we head into the summer months, many of us have our minds on other things like; upcoming vacations, hanging out at the pool or lake, boating, barbecuing etc. While that’s great we still have to keep our minds on the safety of our workers while at the workplace. The Ministry of Labour (MOL) runs
Read MoreFinal Phases of the new WHMIS 2015 Requirements Is Upon Us
On June 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018, phase 2, suppliers who are chemical manufactures are still able to sell hazardous products with either the old WHMIS labels and safety data sheets (SDS) or the new versions. Employers can still receive and use products that have either the old WHMIS labels and SDS or the new
Read MoreMinistry of Labour adding over 280 new ‘Set’ Fines or tickets On-the-spot
It’s always easier, less costly and less time consuming in the long run to maintain your car by getting regular oil changes, checking fluid levels, change worn out brake pads etc. If you don’t those things like neglecting a $50 oil change or checking oil levels can be a lot more costly like a seized
Read MoreMinistry of Labours upcoming blitz schedule – April 2018 to March 2019
The Ministry of Labour has announced their upcoming blitz schedule and provincial initiatives from April 2018 to March 2019. The blitz campaign will target the construction, industrial, 'big box' retail, healthcare and mining sectors. Once the inspector is onsite they will not only be looking at the specific blitz focus such as; Working at Heights/Fall
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