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Workplace Violence and Harassment: Understanding the Law
It is the right of an individual to be allowed safe and healthy environment to work in.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act as stipulated by the government of Ontario provides a set of workplace duties and responsibilities that all employers, supervisors and…
Health and Safety Guidelines for Workers Exposed to Biowaste
There are several departments, including residential medical facilities, wherein the workers are constantly exposed to the hazards
of biowaste and are at risk of contracting severe infections and diseases. The Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario stipulates the…
Which High Traffic Area Workers are at Maximum Risk of Work Related Injuries?
It may not be correct to say that all jobs are high risk ones and that all workers are working in difficult conditions but there are a few jobs.
where the conditions do expose workers to greater risk. In particular, when tasks have to be carried out in high…
Housekeeping Guidelines for Construction Sites
Construction sites are at risk of accidents, if not maintained properly. In order to promote workplace health and safety at construction sites
the OHSA has stipulated the guidelines for housekeeping…
OSHA Guidelines for Adequate Maintenance of Industrial Work Premises
The majority of all workplace accidents in industrial establishments occur as a result of a faulty setup and ill-maintenance of the premises.
The workplace health and safety guidelines stipulated by the OHSA with regard to the setup and maintenance…
Occupational Health and Safety and the IRS
The IRS or Internal Responsibility System is a system which ensures that every individual working within an organization in Ontario.
Understands and practices their responsibility for maintaining the safety standards stipulated by the Occupational Health…
Guidelines Stipulated by OHSA Regarding the Use of Protective Equipment at Workplace
Apart from providing the workers with the adequate protective equipment for working in and around hazardous areas,
it is the company’s obligation to impart proper training to their workers regarding the function and importance of the safety gear. The OHSA stipulates that for optimum occupational health and safety, the workers must be adequately trained and instructed in caring…
Enforcement of Health and Safety Regulations in Ontario
The Ministry of Labor in Ontario is responsible for ensuring that all the workplaces in the province
operate and function in compliance with the health and safety regulations stipulated in The Occupational Health and Safety…
Worker Safety Watchdog Spotlights Train Crew Fatigue Dangers
For rail transportation workers, fatigue is a key issue to consider, says the Transportation Board of Canada.
In the annual watch list on safety issues in the sector, fatigue has been emphasized as a most significant risk. The Board’s Chairperson has even said that they will be lobbying for concrete action…
Radon in Indoor Air - Guidelines You should Know About
The dangers of working for long periods in locations where asbestos is present is quite well known, thanks to the publicity that the issue has received in the past. However, there are other harmful materials that can cause workplace injuries and fatalities but are not as well known.
One such material is radon, a radioactive gas that may be released from some building materials. This makes…
- Latest Articles
Workplace Violence and Harassment: Understanding the Law
by SafetyON on 30th , May 2017
Health and Safety Guidelines for Workers Exposed to Biowaste
by SafetyON on 22nd , May 2017
Which High Traffic Area Workers are at Maximum Risk of Work Related Injuries?
by SafetyON on 25th , April 2017
Housekeeping Guidelines for Construction Sites
by SafetyON on 4th , April 2017
OSHA Guidelines for Adequate Maintenance of Industrial Work Premises
by SafetyON on 21st , March 2017