The MOL and CPO announced planned improvements to the OHS system, including: Proposal of a new OHS regulation that would enable the Office of the Worker Adviser and the Office of the Employer Adviser to provide support for workers and small business involved in reprisal …

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour in the midst of an inspection blitz focused on racking and storage safety. So now is the perfect time to get some an advice on racking systems from an OHS consultant with a special interest in this area. Ignore Racking Systems …

In the legal system, the concept of “forum shopping” refers to someone’s attempts to bring a lawsuit or claim in front of the court, board, arbitrator, etc. that’s most likely to get him or her a favourable outcome. There are protections in the system to …

In the world of workplace safety, there are few things as confusing as where the line is drawn between an administrative inspection and an investigation focused on gathering evidence to lay charges. And the distinction is a critical one. During an inspection, government officials can …

Meet Ontario’s very first Chief Prevention Officer.

Ontario isn’t the only province working on reforming its OHS system. Saskatchewan has just embarked on its own review of administration of the OHS laws. But such reviews aren’t new in this jurisdiction. In fact, they’re required by law to be done every five years. …

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This time of year, many companies are hiring or have already hired teenagers to work for them over the summer. In addition, companies may have also hired recent graduates for permanent positions. As a result, they may now have young workers on staff. That’s why …

Do 5 company plants need 5 JHSCs or can one committee represent them all?

In principle, the steps employers must take to protect their workers are based on the nature of the job and its hazards—not the person who performs it. But some workers are more vulnerable to workplace injuries and illnesses than others. For example, workers under the …