In August 2017 we reported on an emerging story involving an Ontario construction employer by the name of Cobra Float Services (“Cobra”). You may recall that Cobra was charged by the Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) for violating numerous provisions of…
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Navigating the Green Book (OHSA): A How-To Guide
We’ve all seen the Green Book (Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act) dangling from the health and safety board at work, but have you ever opened it? Most have; a few may not have. Yet, it is one of the single…
Five Trends in Adult Learning to Help Your Training Efforts in 2018
When it comes to learning, there’s endless literature and research that explore the best way to educate today’s youth. They are the future, after all. But, learning doesn’t end when you leave your school-age years behind. Learning is never-ending, and…
Occupational Health and Safety Basics for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: Part 1
Many people associate Human Resources (HR) professionals with tasks such as hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, and the ever-dreaded task of terminating people. This is a very simplified list of tasks that may fall to a company’s HR professional. One…
Proper Reporting Procedures for Joint Health & Safety Committee Workplace Inspections
Workplace inspections are one of the most important functions of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), s.9(23), the JHSC must designate a non-management member to inspect the workplace. If possible, the…
How the Joint Health & Safety Committee Should Conduct Workplace Inspections
Workplace inspections are one of the most important functions of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), s.9(23), the JHSC must designate a non-management member to inspect the workplace. If possible, the…
Work Reintegration for Non-Work Related Injury or Medical Condition
So, you’re on the mend, or are now capable of returning to work after experiencing a non-work related injury or medical condition. There are different procedures and specific legislation for both work and non-work related illness and injury that employees…
Prosecutions under the OHSA: Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
While the significant monetary and other penalties associated with breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) are well publicized, substantially less coverage is dedicated to the process by which a Court determines the appropriateness of a penalty for…
How the Joint Health & Safety Committee Should Prepare for Workplace Inspections
Workplace inspections are one of the most important functions of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), s.9(23), the JHSC must designate a non-management member to inspect the workplace. If possible, the…