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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Posting the OHSA and Regulations is a legislated requirement Ontario workplaces covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (the Act) are required to have an up-to-date copy of the Act and applicable regulations posted in the workplace. It’s…
FREE Safety Culture Checklist Included! Safety culture isn’t something you can see. But, it is definitely something that affects your organization’s overall health. Safety culture is a broad concept that reflects the qualities of the organizational culture that affect safety…