from: http://www.cos-mag.com With the anticipation of the sale and use of recreational cannabis scheduled to become legal in Canada by July 1, 2018, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has published a white paper to help workplaces prepare for the potential challenges and impact this new legislation may have on workplace safety.
Read MoreWhat is a ‘Supervisor’ in the Eyes of the OHSA?
Section 1 of the OHSA defines a Supervisor: “supervisor” means a person who has charge of a workplace or authority of a worker” To most, a “supervisor” would be someone who is part of the management team in the organization, but that is not what the courts think… The definition of a Supervisor has been
Read More6 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Workplace Health & Safety Training Provider
Just as there are many factors in making decisions about virtually everything in life from the car you drive, the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the house you live in, the same also holds true in making the correct decision when it comes to your workplace health & safety training provider. While cost
Read MoreView and Download your copy of our ‘Due Diligence Checklist’
The Due Diligence checklist will show you what safety training is required and how long each course is valid for.
Read MoreNational Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies. Every worker has the right to return home safe
Read MoreWHMIS 2015 – Education and Training FAQ’s
Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This document discusses the WHMIS requirements after the alignment of WHMIS with the GHS. Information in this document is based on the federal legislation - the amended Hazardous Products Act and the new
Read MoreFour Things to Consider When Buying Multi-Use Gloves
Frank MacDonald It would be great to find one glove that works for every application, but just look at the number of activities going on in industries like the automotive sector, manufacturing or construction, and finding multi-use gloves can be challenging. But the good news is that it’s not impossible. This article examines things that
Read MoreFewer workplace injuries, fatalities in 2015-16, Ontario report reveals
DCN NEWS SERVICES TORONTO — Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer George Gritziotis has released his annual report highlighting significant improvements in workplace safety in the past year. The Occupational Health and Safety in Ontario: 2015-16 Annual Report revealed that in 2015 Ontario had fewer occupational injury and illness claims, fewer critical injury events and fewer workplace
Read MoreMOL workplace inspection blitzes 2017/18
MOL workplace inspection blitzes 2017/18
Read MoreLabour and legislators fight domestic violence’s impact at work
Meagan Gillmore All Jo-Anne Dusel knew for sure was that her co-worker was in trouble. Her partner visited their workplace often, and Dusel could hear the two having upsetting phone conversations. Dusel suspected abuse. But she wasn’t sure what to do. Should she ask? Domestic violence — which currently costs Canadian businesses approximately $77.9 million
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