While the main goal of every health and safety program is to prevent injuries and accidents, the unfortunate reality is that they still happen in many workplaces. Workplace incidents and accidents are highly stressful events for everyone involved, especially if…
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) carries some of the steepest workplace safety penalties in Canada, and they’ve increased dramatically in recent years. Corporations can now face fines of up to $2,000,000 per offence. Directors and officers face up…
When it comes to workplace training, especially health and safety training, every company faces the same question: Do we bring in an external trainer, or do we build the capability internally? Train-the-Trainer courses prepare your employees to deliver certified training…
Hot work tasks – like welding, cutting, grinding, and soldering – are essential across many industries. This is also a high-risk activity that brings fire, explosion, and health hazards into the workplace. In Ontario, strict hot work safety laws are…
What are Health and Safety Compliance Initiatives? Every year, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) schedules health and safety compliance initiatives that focus on workplace hazards within specific sectors. Often these initiatives are referred to as…
Working remotely has become increasingly common in recent years, offering employees the flexibility and convenience of working from home or other remote locations. While this arrangement has many benefits, it can also lead to burnout if not managed properly. Burnout…
As more and more people are working from home, it’s important to find ways to maintain good mental health and focus. One way to do this is through mindfulness and meditation. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being…
Creating a successful remote team culture is essential for ensuring that your remote employees are happy, productive, and engaged. A positive team culture can improve communication, collaboration, and morale, which can ultimately lead to better business outcomes. Here are some…
Setting up a home office that is both ergonomic and conducive to productivity can be a challenge, but it is well worth the effort. An ergonomic home office can help prevent discomfort and injuries, increase productivity, and make work more…