Why Record Meeting Minutes? Recording minutes during a meeting is essential because they capture all of the important information and discussion points covered during the meeting. Meeting minutes serve as a record that can be referred back to, and they…
The Ontario Health and Safety Act & Regulations don’t set out specifics when it comes to how JHSC meeting agendas need to be carried out. However, the creation of an agenda and the commitment to following it are the best…
According to Section 43 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), a worker may refuse to do work where he / she has reason to believe that any set of unsafe conditions exist. If a worker believes that a…
According to Section 43 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), a worker may refuse to do work where he / she has reason to believe that any set of unsafe conditions exist. If a worker believes that a…
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment at work is a top priority for many workplaces who rely on the hard work of their Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC). When a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) is operating effectively,…
Anticipation is over as today, the Ministry of Labour has announced the new JHSC standard that will affect many workplaces in Ontario with more than 20 employees. What are the changes? The 1996 Certification Standards remain in effect until February…
You will see from some of our previous blogs that major changes are afoot on the subject of health and safety in Ontario. As of April 1, 2012 prevention responsibilities were transferred from the WSIB to the Ministry of Labour. You may…