Haley O’Halloran – OHS Insider

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Haley O'Halloran is a writer and editor based in Ontario, Canada.

Ontario Proposes New OHS Regulations for Rope Access Work

Rope access is a method that enables workers to perform

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-17T07:40:53-07:00August 17, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Employee Wellness, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Laws & Announcements, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Amendments Compliance Game Plan

Canada’s Dangerous Goods Rules Have Changed: Here's What OHS Directors

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-17T07:32:29-07:00August 17, 2026|Alberta, Automotive, British Columbia, Compliance Game Plans, Due Diligence, Federal, JURISDICTION, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Saskatchewan, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

Implement 5 Controls to Prevent Forklift-Pedestrian Collisions

Collisions between powered mobile equipment and workers is a common

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-17T07:15:51-07:00August 17, 2026|Alberta, Automotive, British Columbia, Checklists, Federal, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Saskatchewan, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Yukon|0 Comments

Noise Hazards Safety & Compliance Game Plan

According to HealthCanada, roughly 9,000 Canadian workers experience some form

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-13T09:04:35-07:00August 12, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Compliance Game Plans, Excavation & Trenching, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Hearing Conservation, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

OHS Rope Access Work Safety Requirements

Rope access is a method that enables workers to

Ladder and Scaffold Safety Refreshers for Canadian Workplaces

Why ladder and scaffold refreshers need to be more than

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-11T08:57:31-07:00August 11, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Construction, Fall Protection, Federal, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

2026 OHS Fines Scorecard (July 15 to August 15)

Reported OHS fine volume, totals, and averages across Canada are sharply down so far this year.

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-11T08:39:27-07:00August 11, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, English, Federal, General Industry, General Safety, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Scorecards, Yukon|0 Comments

The Top 5 OHS Cases of August 2026
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The Top 5 OHS Cases of August 2026

Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Biohazards, British Columbia, Communications, Employee Wellness, Federal, First Aid, General Safety, Housekeeping/Hygiene, Industry Challenges, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Leadership & Communications, Machine Safety, Manitoba, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Leadership, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Special Reports, Training, Trending, Yukon

The Top 5 OHS Cases of August 2026

Here are the five most significant occupational health and safety

WHMIS Compliance Refresher for Canadian Workplaces in 2026

Why WHMIS refreshers need to change in 2026 For many

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-13T09:04:52-07:00August 11, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Employee Wellness, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Trending, WHMIS, Yukon|0 Comments

Traffic Control For Road Crews Compliance Checklist

While rules vary slightly by jurisdiction, Canadian Occupational Health

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-11T07:54:58-07:00August 11, 2026|Alberta, Automotive, British Columbia, Checklists, Federal, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Training, Transportation, Yukon|0 Comments

Respirator Fit-Testing Compliance Game Plan

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations require employers to conduct

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-13T09:05:00-07:00August 10, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Employee Wellness, Environmental, Federal, General Safety, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

Monthly OHS New Laws & Cases Briefing for August 2026
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Monthly OHS New Laws & Cases Briefing for August 2026

Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Biohazards, British Columbia, Communications, Due Diligence, Electrical, Employee Wellness, Environmental, Excavation & Trenching, Fatigue, Federal, First Aid, General Industry, Hazard Assessment, Heat Stress, Industry Challenges, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Saskatchewan, Special Reports, Trending, Yukon

Monthly OHS New Laws & Cases Briefing for August 2026

Here are the key legal changes from July that Occupational

Does a Manufacturing Plant Have a ‘Fiduciary Duty’ to Protect Neighbours from Pollution?

Environmental duties may arise from not only statutes but also

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-10T06:41:19-07:00August 10, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Articles, Biohazards, British Columbia, Employee Wellness, Environmental, Federal, General Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Manufacturing, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Portable Generator Safety Checklist

Portable generators are internal combustion engines used to generate electricity.

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-13T09:05:13-07:00August 10, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Checklists, Due Diligence, English, Federal, General Industry, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

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