Haley O’Halloran – OHS Insider

About Haley O'Halloran

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

10 Safety Rules to Include in Your Warehouse Traffic Control Plan

Forklift-pedestrian collisions are a common cause of serious and even

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-15T11:16:43-07:00September 15, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, Manufacturing, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Yukon|0 Comments

Can Workers Refuse to Wear PPE Required by OHS Laws?

Occupational health and safety (OHS) laws require workers to wear

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-15T09:45:36-07:00September 15, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Biohazards, British Columbia, Due Diligence, Employee Wellness, Federal, General Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Quizzes, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Perform Ventilation Field Review to Ensure Compliance with Air Quality Requirements

While standards vary, Canadian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-15T06:40:37-07:00September 15, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Due Diligence, Employee Wellness, Federal, First Aid, General Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Review Checklist

Just because your HVAC system is operating normally doesn’t mean

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-15T06:36:46-07:00September 15, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, British Columbia, Checklists, Federal, General Safety, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Retail, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Elevated Work Platforms Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

Scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other mobile elevating work platforms

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-15T06:32:08-07:00September 15, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Checklists, Construction, Federal, Hazard Assessment, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Manufacturing, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

OHS-Related Drones Systems Use Compliance Checklist

Increasing numbers of companies are using remotely piloted aircraft systems

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-15T06:28:17-07:00September 15, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, British Columbia, Checklists, Federal, General Safety, Industry Challenges, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Seven Ways to Get Workers to Report Near-Miss Incidents

Occupational health and safety (OHS) directors appreciate the value of

OHS Requirements for Farming & Ranching Operations

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws generally apply to all

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-11T07:27:44-07:00September 11, 2026|Agriculture, Alberta, British Columbia, Federal, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Know the Laws, Leadership, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Training, Yukon|0 Comments

OHS-Related Drones Systems Use Compliance Checklist

Increasing numbers of companies are using remotely piloted aircraft systems

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-11T07:08:40-07:00September 11, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Checklists, Due Diligence, Employee Wellness, Federal, General Safety, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Machine Safety, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

Take 7 Steps to Ensure U.S. Tariffs Don’t Compromise Workers’ Safety

The trade war with the U.S. is escalating with both

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-11T12:35:37-07:00September 9, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Due Diligence, Federal, General Industry, Industry Challenges, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

When Is Environmental Training Adequate to Meet Due Diligence Standards?

To prove due diligence, a company must show that it

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-08T10:12:27-07:00September 8, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Articles, Biohazards, British Columbia, Due Diligence, Environmental, Excavation & Trenching, Federal, General Industry, Hazard Assessment, Industry Challenges, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Oil and Gas, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Worker Fatigue: Preventing Accidents During Schedule Shifts

Changes to work schedules can affect employees in every sector,

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-04T08:08:04-07:00September 4, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Communications, Employee Wellness, English, Fatigue, Federal, Health & Safety, Industry Challenges, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Workplace Stress, Yukon|0 Comments

Back-to-School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety for Workers

The beginning of the school year changes traffic patterns in

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-04T08:05:40-07:00September 4, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Yukon|0 Comments

Forklift and Material Handling Safety Refresher

Forklifts and other material handling equipment are essential in warehouses,

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-04T08:03:22-07:00September 4, 2026|Alberta, Articles, Biohazards, British Columbia, Due Diligence, Federal, Forklifts, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, Manufacturing Chemical, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

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