Canadians have many things to be thankful for, and among them is the joy of experiencing four true seasons in all of their splendor. There are certain areas in Canada that experience seasonal weather events more frequently than others. For…
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What Counts as a Confined Space
Defining whether a space is confined or not is still something that tends to cause some confusion in the workplace. So, let’s simplify what can sometimes be a grueling task. In Ontario, Regulation 632/05 defines confined spaces as: a fully…
Top 5 Tips & Tricks to Keeping Training Records
There are many benefits to keeping training records. Compliance with legislation is a big one that comes to mind, but outside of legal obligations, there are many other benefits to keeping well-organized training records, such as: Easily identify who has…
Employees: You have Health and Safety Responsibilities, Too!
There’s a ton of literature and online content available that is dedicated to espousing the various – and very important – health and safety responsibilities of the employer. While the employer does have some of the most important responsibilities, employees…
Is Daylight Saving Time a Health and Safety Hazard?
A Brief History of Daylight Saving Time The concept of daylight saving is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin; however, the idea actually belongs to George Hudson of New Zealand. The first country to adopt daylight saving was Germany in 1916.…
Health and Safety Implications of Having Dogs in the Workplace
Until recently, bringing your four-legged, furry pal to work was unheard of. For the most part, it still is. However, some employers are exploring the benefits of allowing employees to bring their dogs to work. For dog lovers, it’s a…
Proving “Due Diligence” in Cases Involving Fatalities
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…
Navigating the Green Book (OHSA): A How-To Guide
We’ve all seen theGreen 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 most…
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…