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CAPP Report Shows Vehicle Cause 6 Out Of 10 Workplace Deaths
According to research based on data obtained for the period between 2001-13, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers estimates that vehicles are responsible for 60% of all workplace fatalities all over Canada. These findings are not related to the fossil fuels industry but also cover retail, construction,…
2016- 2017 Workplace Chemicals Work Plans
Health Canada and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have collaborated to develop 2016-17 Workplace Chemicals Work Plan with employee safety as a number one priority. The agreement is intended to efficiently regulate hazardous materials and chemicals in the…
Carbon Monoxide Risks Still Underrated in Facilities Maintenance Businesses
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous and noxious gas that induces a wide range of negative effects in any person who happens to breathe it. This effect is amplified in settings where workers are constantly exposed to health…
Inspection Always Helps Long-Term Organizational Safety
As an employer, if you have workplace safety as one of your number one priorities, employees will automatically feel safer when working for you. The key to this is to conduct workplace inspections on a periodic basis to ensure that any potentially dangerous or hazardous equipment is functioning at an optimum level of safety.…
Sexual Harassment is Now Officially Workplace Harassment in Ontario
Ontario's much awaited Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act officially became a law on September 8th this year. The act amended numerous laws related to sexual harassment and sexual & domestic violence. Bill 132 was primarily designed to ensure better safety for women as sexual…
All Forms of Asbestos are Harmful to Health
A recent revision of the Health Canada website shows that asbestos risks may be more substantial than we have believed so far. The revisions reflect the federal government’s belief that all forms of asbestos present a clear risk to health. In terms of workplace health and safety, this is a significant change because now there…
Ontario Best Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Training
There is a law that requires every supervisor and worker to be trained in workplace health and safety awareness. This training empowers the workforce by giving them a clear picture of their rights and responsibilities with respect to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
A surprising number…
New Guidelines for Workers Handling Hazardous Substances
The Canadian government has recently announced new regulations that are aimed at improving the safety standards in organizations where hazardous materials are being handled by workers. These new rules come as a part of the implementation of the GHS system or Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Once implemented, these rules will ensure that such business entities are complaint with international workplace safety training and standards in this respect.
Protect Yourself from Ontario Ministry of Labours Mol Fines and Orders
Protect yourself from Ontario Ministry of Labour’s (MOL) fines and orders with regular safety audits
Follow the word of law, demonstrate due diligence, implement policies and procedures outlined by the government for work place safety and you have a motivated, healthy workforce that is highly productive too.…
Workplace Accidents Reporting to be Strengthened
In a recent move to improve workplace safety norms, an Act amending the Labour Code has been proposed and it has passed its first reading. The Bill known as Bill C-292 will amend the Canada Labour Code pertaining to the accident and occupational disease registry.
Apart from carrying out regular health…
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