The legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018, left many employers wondering if they can drug test their employees. Impairment from cannabis use is a safety risk, but for most employers, performing drug tests to manage the risk is…
Author: Gary Stevenson
Does Your Organization Need the Latest Edition of The Green Book?
Posting the OHSA and Regulations is a legislated requirement Ontario workplaces covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (the Act) are required to have an up-to-date copy of the Act and applicable regulations posted in the workplace. It’s…
Test your Electrical Safety Awareness Knowledge!
Whether you work around electrical hazards all year round or not, ‘tis the time of year when we must all be mindful of electrical safety as we hang our holiday lights and put up other decorations. Answer these 10 quiz…
5 Benefits of Diversifying Your Joint Health and Safety Committee
There are many benefits to an effective Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) in the workplace. An active JHSC can: Increase safety culture in your workplace Enhance safety communication Provide a way to empower employees Ensure your organization remains compliant…
10 Rules for Food Safety in the Workplace
Articles about food safety for those who work in the food services industry are a dime a dozen. After all, it is a food service professional’s job to ensure that food is handled, prepared, and stored in a manner that…
7 Simple Tips for Improving Workplace Ergonomics
Ergonomics is sometimes overlooked when thinking about potential hazards that exist in the workplace. This is because injuries caused by poor ergonomics are not as obvious as injuries caused from falls from heights or dangerous chemicals. However, ergonomics injuries can…
WHMIS Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
There are few workplaces that don’t use controlled products—even offices and retail establishments. Employers must ensure that those who work with or may be exposed to a hazardous product are informed of all information regarding its use, storage, and handling.…
The Perfect Number of Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Members
When forming a JHSC in your workplace, the question of the “perfect” number of members is one that comes up time and time again. The quick and easy answer is, that the perfect number of JHSC members is the number…
Recognizing Violence and Harassment Hazards in the Workplace
Violence and harassment in the workplace is a serious issue. According to Statistics Canada, 17% of all violence and harassment reports in Canada happened in the workplace. That’s a total of 365,000 workplace violence and harassment incidents occurring in Canadian…