Over the past year, remote work has become the norm for many of us, and it looks like it may continue that way. Approximately four out of ten Canadians have jobs that can be done from home, and results from…
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7 Important Workplace Health and Safety Trends Right Now
The world of workplace health and safety is always evolving, but we can probably all agree that COVID-19 has caused some of the most significant shifts in workplace safety. The pandemic has forced organizations in every industry to rethink how…
Update on OSG Services – COVID-19
Safety is not just something we train, it’s a value we live by. We are taking precautions to help keep you and our team safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that as the situation changes, our response may change…
8 Ways to Prepare for a Second COVID-19 Wave
As we all continue to adjust to the changes that 2020 never seems to stop bringing, here’s what you can do to ensure that your organization is in the best possible position to continue operating safely in the event of…
Everything Employers Need to Know about Respirators and Masks
Respirators. N95 masks. KN95 masks. By now we’ve all become at least somewhat familiar with the personal protective equipment (PPE) that is being used by healthcare workers, businesses, family caregivers, frontline workers, and many of us to help prevent the…
Remote Work: How to Help Your Employees Work From Home
Working from home. Telecommunicating. Working Remotely. Whatever you want to call it, people working at home continues to grow in popularity. And the risk of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has employers thinking about new operational processes, some for the first time.…
10 Advantages of Workplace Distance Learning
2020 will not just be the year that companies around the world made the pivot to remote work. It will also be a time that distance learning gains even more popularity. And while often associated with colleges and universities, more…
10 Questions Every Ontario Employer Should Ask Themselves Before Reopening
You want to reopen your organization. You want to keep your employees and customers safe. You need to be compliant with OHSA regulations. You want your business to return to “normal.” The bottom line—you want to be as safe from…
Everything Employers Need to Know About Respirator Fit Testing
As organizations across Canada continue to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many employers are developing new policies and using new personal protective equipment (PPE). Although respirators have been used in industrial and healthcare workplaces for years, they…