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Author: Sadie McCann

Author: Sadie McCann

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Update on OSG Services – COVID-19

Health & safety training has remained an essential service throughout the pandemic. We continue to operate in line with the measures and advice provided by Public Health Ontario.  Masks are no longer required for in-person training, though we continue to…

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Personal Protective Equipment: 4 Steps Employers Must Take When Using PPE to Mitigate Hazards

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) goes way back in time. It can be traced to the eighth century B.C in the famous poem “Homers Odyssey”. In the poem, there was a brief description of Laertes using gloves to…

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$62,500 Penalty for Company After Worker Falls from Ladder

A St. Thomas manufacturer has been fined $62,500 after pleading guilty to violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The conviction stems from an incident in September 2018 when a worker was critically injured after falling from a stepladder. …

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5 Topics Your Supervisors Must Be Trained on in Ontario

Anyone who has ever had a supervisor knows how big an impact that person has on the workplace. Employee satisfaction, productivity, and safety all hinge on having competent supervisors. One study showed that a supervisor’s technical competence is the single…

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Who is Responsible for Health and Safety in the Workplace?

Do you know your responsibilities when it comes to health and safety? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Owners, managers, and workers across the province think it’s someone else’s job. But it’s not. Every single person in an organization has…

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How to Prevent MSDs – The Number One Workplace Injury

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the number one workplace injury in Canada. They account for the most lost-time injury claims and the most lost-time workdays. In 2017, MSDs cost Ontario employers $72 million in claim related expenses and resulted in 462,000…

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Requirements and Best Practices for JHSC Meetings

Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings are an integral part of an effective health and safety program. They give members the opportunity to discuss safety concerns, workplace inspections, policies and procedures, accidents and incidents, and implementation plans. For the…

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What You Need To Know About Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Refresher Training

Who Needs JHSC Refresher Training? Anyone who was certified on or after March 1, 2016, must take Refresher Training every 3 years to remain certified. If you became JHSC certified before March 1, 2016, you do not need to take…

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Test Your Fire Safety Knowledge!

A fire can begin anywhere at any time and cause serious injuries, fatalities and damage. A proper fire prevention program can help eliminate the potential risks and hazards that could put lives in jeopardy. The Province of Ontario has very…

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