The Ministry of Labour’s (“MOL”) Enforcement division is responsible for enforcing the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) and its regulations. The MOL can visit an employer’s workplace at any time, and has extensive authority to investigate a workplace without any…
When you hear the phrase workplace hazards, your mind is normally drawn to images of heavy equipment accidents, falls from heights, or exposure to dangerous chemicals. Rarely do people think immediately of ergonomic-related hazards that may cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).…
This question comes up quite frequently and I’ve heard many answers over the years. I’ve heard you only have to do it once; you have to do it annually, or every three years. I’ve even heard that it doesn’t matter. …
Most people take their vacation time and understand the benefits of taking time off work, right? Wrong. If you are like the majority of North Americans, you will not use your entire vacation entitlement this year. Why not? Is it…
When a worker completes an OSG Train-the-Trainer program, they receive tools and tips to ensure that they can effectively deliver training. When it comes to safety training, the learning outcomes are key. OSG’s Train-the-Trainer sets up workplace trainers with strategies…
It is well known that an employer has a duty to report incidents of workplace injury or illness (including deaths in the workplace) to the Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) Specifically, section 51 (1) of the OHSA states: Notice of death…
Close your eyes and imagine your worst nightmare: an accident has occurred at your workplace. The worker involved has been critically injured, or even worse, the worker has died. It can sometimes be easy to lose sight of the steps…
A Brief History of the Human Resource Management Movement In the early 1900s, Human Resource Management (HRM) played a minor or non-existent role in most workplaces. Primary duties of HRM staff were clerical, and may have included hiring and terminating…
There have been several moderate to severe workplace accidents reported recently by the media. Last month alone, there were reports of two work-related fatalities involving Ontario-based companies and several “serious” or “critical” injury cases. In response to such incidents, the…