Over the past year, remote work has become the norm for many of us, and it looks like it may continue that way. Approximately four out of ten Canadians have jobs that can be done from home, and results from…
Category: Workplace Wellbeing
7 Important Workplace Health and Safety Trends Right Now
The world of workplace health and safety is always evolving, but we can probably all agree that COVID-19 has caused some of the most significant shifts in workplace safety. The pandemic has forced organizations in every industry to rethink how…
What To Do When Your Workers Refuse To Work
Right to know. Right to participate. Right to refuse. The province of Ontario has guaranteed these three basic employee rights since 1979. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) outlines the three basic employee rights legally guaranteed to workers. You…
Who is Responsible for Health and Safety in the Workplace?
Do you know your responsibilities when it comes to health and safety? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Owners, managers, and workers across the province think it’s someone else’s job. But it’s not. Every single person in an organization has…
How to Prevent MSDs – The Number One Workplace Injury
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the number one workplace injury in Canada. They account for the most lost-time injury claims and the most lost-time workdays. In 2017, MSDs cost Ontario employers $72 million in claim related expenses and resulted in 462,000…
Does Your Organization Need the Latest Edition of The Green Book?
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…
Cannabis and the Workplace: Safety-Sensitive Roles
On October 17, 2018, the Canadian Government legalized cannabis for recreational use across Canada. Many Canadians celebrated what’s come to be called “National Cannabis Day.” HR professionals and employers whose organizations employ workers in safety-sensitive roles were likely less jubilant.…
5 Benefits of Diversifying Your Joint Health and Safety Committee
There are many benefits to an effective Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) in the workplace. An active JHSC can: Increase safety culture in your workplace Enhance safety communication Provide a way to empower employees Ensure your organization remains compliant…
10 Rules for Food Safety in the Workplace
Articles about food safety for those who work in the food services industry are a dime a dozen. After all, it is a food service professional’s job to ensure that food is handled, prepared, and stored in a manner that…