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
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
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