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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Why Thousands of Organizations Are Making Life-Saving AEDs Mandatory
Should every workplace have an AED? If you ask Joe Moscato, the answer would definitely be “yes.” What started out as a regular afternoon at work escalated to an emergency when he collapsed to the floor. Joe was experiencing sudden…
4 Topics Ontario Employers Must Provide Training On
Ontario workplaces need to meet certain training requirements to comply with federal and provincial regulations. Though every organization’s training needs are unique, providing training to every worker on these four topics is mandatory for almost every workplace in Ontario: 1.…
How Effective is Your JHSC?
Organizations with more than 20 employees are required to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Yes, some committees are not performing as they should be. Whether it’s being uninformed about their responsibilities or not taking initiative to promote a…
Distracted Driving = Distracted Working?
On January 1, 2019, amendments to Ontario’s distracted driving laws significantly increased penalties for convicted motorists. Under the new legislative framework, drivers convicted of distracted driving will mandatorily face license suspension, minimum fines, and demerit points. Distracted Driving on Public…
Ministry of Labour Announces Changes to JHSC Certification Training
The Ontario government recently announced plans to change the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training program standards. The planned changes will: Allow Part I of JHSC Certification Training to be delivered online, in addition to the 3-day in-person…
Bill 47: Status Update
On November 21, 2018, the Progressive Conservative government passed and gave Royal Assent to Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 (“Bill 47”). This legislative change reversed many of the controversial laws introduced by Bill 148 in…
How is your Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) Knowledge?
Aerial lifts, articulating booms, elevated work platforms, scissor lifts — they’re all mobile elevated work platforms, or MEWPS. We know that not all of our readers operate MEWPs, but many do! So, this month we challenge operators and those who’ve…
Cannabis and the Workplace: Drug Testing at Work
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…