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Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers During Occupational Ergonomics Month

October, which is Occupational Ergonomics Month, is the perfect time to identify and assess any hazards that may expose your workers to the risk of MSIs.

By |2013-10-02T00:00:00-07:00October 2, 2013|Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC|0 Comments
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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: 5 Keys to Effective Ergonomics Programs

Use the results of a study by Humantech that looked at the ergonomics programs in major corporations and identified what elements made them successful to assess your own program.

By |2013-10-02T00:00:00-07:00October 2, 2013|Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training|0 Comments
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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Jack up Vehicles Safely

Imagine the consequences for this worker if either of these boards was knocked over or fell?

By |2024-03-08T07:44:50-08:00September 27, 2013|Back Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments
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Ontario Quarry/Asphalt Plant Loses Appeal on Nuisance Claim

Nuisance claims based on a facility's emissions are becoming more common. And although they're hard to prove, a recent ON case shows that it can be done.

By |2013-09-26T00:00:00-07:00September 26, 2013|Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments
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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Answer 8 Questions to Measure Your Safety Culture

Here's a look at an 8-item questionnaire developed by the IWH that measures a company's safety culture.

By |2024-03-08T07:40:03-08:00September 26, 2013|Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOPIC|0 Comments
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Keys to the Success & Failure of Workplace Wellness Programs

Wellness programs can provide many benefits for employers and workers, but only if they're successful. Learn about the features your program should have--and avoid.

By |2013-09-25T00:00:00-07:00September 25, 2013|Employee Wellness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, Return-To-Work, TOPIC|0 Comments
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Brief Senior Management: The Duty to Protect Visitors to the Workplace

Workers aren?t the only people in the workplace that companies have a duty to protect. This case is an example of the consequences companies can suffer when they fail to take reasonable steps to protect visitors.

By |2013-09-25T00:00:00-07:00September 25, 2013|Contractors, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Nova Scotia, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, WHMIS|0 Comments
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