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 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 MoreWorker Without Hard hat Struck In Head And Killed
Please note that the last names have been omitted to protect the identity of the families. Michael recalls that when he was an hourly employee on the production floor, his supervisor was a “real stickler” about safety who insisted employees wear their PPE anytime they were out in the production areas. “We really hated wearing
Read MoreSimple Regulations That Can Guarantee Workplace Safety
It is critical for all workplace environments to have a system in place that can guarantee the safety of employees. Without this, the employees are in constant threat from all types of hazards. So what types of hazards should be addressed to guarantee that workplaces are nearly accident-free? On Job Hazards There are a lot
Read More7 Steps for Your Foundation Of An Accident-Proof Workplace
It is everyone's business to maintain a safe workplace. However, emphasis is given on the responsibility of business owners/directors to prioritize the safety, welfare, and health of their employees. Fortunately, every business owner can manage the safety of their employees in the same way they manage every other aspect of their business. Unfortunately some business
Read MoreWorkplace Safety – Improving Training Quality for Better Learning Outcomes
In principle, large multinational companies have their own departments whose sole task is to develop new training programs and come out, most of the time, with ingenious approaches to handle work related concerns, and workplace safety practices. Even so, there are paradoxes that are most of the time overlooked. The Issues For one, it is
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 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
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