IMPORTANT NOTICE – REVISED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS Recently, the Ontario Ministry of Labour has introduced new training standards for Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification Training (both Phase 1 and 2). While changes to the curriculum have been made, the most significant changes relate to the time commitment required for Core Certification Training as well as…
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UPDATE: MoL INSPECTION BLITZ FOCUS CHANGES As the summer winds to a halt and fall quickly approaches, Ontario employers need to be aware of the changes to the MoL Inspection blitz initiatives, as they relate to all industries. A detailed list of the 2015-2016 Inspection Blitz Focus can be found through the Ministry of Labour…
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Here are some helpful tips for dealing with inspectors in the workplace. Tip #1: Designate a Contact Person Your company should designate a member of management as the regular contact person for all safety inspectors. That person should be knowledgeable about your Health & Safety program and workplace safety. The designate should be: Agreeable Cooperative…
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Some may think the three mistakes listed below are extremely obvious and although this may be the case, these mistakes are listed as a result of companies continuing to make them and the court cases that commonly ensue. Here are 3 major mistakes you and your company want to avoid making when dealing with a…
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As it is that time of year when the weather can cause significant risks for outdoor workers, the WCB has compiled a list of precautionary safety measures to consider for those of us who work outside in the cold. The following measures will help a worker to avoid the risk of cold stress while at…
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