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
Read MoreWho 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
Read More2019/20 Ministry of Labours Initiative and Blitz Focus and Schedule
As we enter the final few weeks of the official summer, and the kids get ready to head back to school, now is the time to start thinking about your workplace safety requirements and make sure you're prepared when an inspector enters your workplace. For the first time in over 5 years the MOL Inspectors
Read MoreOntario labour ministry targets summer students in workplace safety blitz
Article from the London Free Press by MAX MARTIN Updated: July 15, 2019 The Ministry of Labour has launched a summer-long workplace inspection blitz to enhance new and young worker safety. Ontario’s Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced the initiative during a press conference at London’s Thames pool on Ridout Street Monday. “It’s important to me
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 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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