Every so often we come across an article, blog, or video that mirrors our own beliefs when it comes to how we view safety. Recently, I came across an article and a video of Mike Rowe from the show Dirty…
What You Need To Know About Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Refresher Training
Who Needs JHSC Refresher Training? Anyone who was certified on or after March 1, 2016, must take Joint Health and Safety Refresher Training every 3 years to remain certified. If you became JHSC certified before March 1, 2016, you do…
Test Your Fire Safety Knowledge!
A fire can begin anywhere at any time and cause serious injuries, fatalities and damage. A proper fire prevention program can help eliminate the potential risks and hazards that could put lives in jeopardy. The Province of Ontario has very…
4 Topics Ontario Employers Must Provide Training On
Every organization’s training needs are unique. But in Ontario, almost all workplaces are legally required to provide these four types of training to all employees: 1. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)…
How Effective is Your JHSC?
Organizations with more than 20 employees are required to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Yet, some committees are not performing as they should be. Whether it’s being uninformed about their responsibilities or not taking initiative to promote…
Cannabis and the Workplace: Drug Testing at Work
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…
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…
Test your Electrical Safety Awareness Knowledge!
Whether you work around electrical hazards all year round or not, ‘tis the time of year when we must all be mindful of electrical safety as we hang our holiday lights and put up other decorations. Answer these 10 quiz…
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.…