Hazards & Operations that Require Special OHS Training
The OHS laws impose 2 kinds of safety training requirements. The first is a general requirement that employers provide whatever training workers need to do their jobs safely. The second […]
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Notice of Projects for Construction Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province
OHS laws require written notice before undertaking potentially hazardous construction projects. Construction sites are among the most dangerous. Work injury rates higher for construction than in most other industries; and the […]
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The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)
It's time for warm weather, long weekends, and backyard cookouts. But the summer season also brings unique workplace hazards. Staying safe during the hot weather means understanding and managing the risks. […]
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Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System Game Plan
While workplace fatigue has been around as long as workplaces have existed, the problem has assumed a new urgency. Labour shortages and rising wages are creating intense pressure on workers […]
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Fatigue Management Policy
BENEFITS Worker fatigue may not seem like a workplace safety issue but it is. For example, fatigue can lead to safety incidents because exhausted workers may have slowed reaction times or […]
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Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge
Every jurisdiction has an “emergency spill hotline” that you can call to report a spill or release of a hazardous substance. Here’s where to report such incidents in each part […]
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Time Limits for an OHS Prosecution – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Ontario, the Maritimes and Quebec have the longest time window for prosecution As with other kinds of legal proceedings, the government has only a limited amount of time to prosecute […]
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OHS Hazard Identification & Assessment – Know the Laws of Your Province
All jurisdictions require hazard assessment, but federal regulations are the most detailed. OHS laws require employers to perform hazard identification and assessment, typically as part of an OHS program. Federal OHS […]
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Driver GPS Monitoring Policy
Ontario employers that use GPS, cell phone or other digital technology to monitor their workers must adopt a written policy describing the technology and how it’s used by January 1, […]
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A Cross-Canada Overview Of Covid Sick Leave Entitlements
The COVID-19 global pandemic has prompted many governments around the world to revisit employee sick leave protections. Employers in Canada, as in other parts, continue to face the unique challenge […]
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Safety of Excavations Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Excavation & Trench Shoring Rules Across Canada FEDERAL (1) Employer must mark location of all underground pipes, cables and conduits in the area where the excavation work is to be done before […]
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Excavations Safety Policy
Here’s a policy template you can use to ensure that excavations work at your site is carried out safely and in compliance with OHS requirements. Note: Because OHS regulations vary […]
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Numerous Provinces Announce The End Of Provincial Vaccine Mandates, What Does This Mean For The Future?
On December 9, 2020, just nine months after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, Health Canada authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canada. […]
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Powered Mobile Equipment Operator Qualifications – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Which workers are allowed to operate forklifts and other PME? Forklifts and other powered mobile equipment (PME) accidents are a leading source of fatal and serious work injuries. Failure to […]
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Where are we now? Canadian Business Immigration and COVID-19
Date: February 16 Time: 9 AM PST Speaker: Shannon Houston Click Here to Access Recording Over the past 2 years, Canadian immigration has changed significantly; and for a period of time it was changing […]
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What Constitutes a “Disability” – Know the Laws of Your Province
Drug and alcohol dependency is a disability, casual use is not. While workers with substance abuse problems can create significant safety hazards, they may also be deemed to have a disability […]
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Workplace OHS Programs & OHS Policies – Know The Laws Of Your Province
The difference between an OHS program and an OHS policy and the requirements across Canada OHS laws require employers to implement a workplace OHS policy and an OHS program. While the […]
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OHS Policy Statement (Manitoba Version)
OHS laws require all companies to have an OHS policy, or written statement by senior management expressing the company’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of its workers and […]
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Trudeau to Minister of Environment: Push for Mandatory Climate Change Disclosure
Corporate disclosure of climate-related activities to become a 2022 federal priority. Whenever the Canadian Parliament wraps up a session, the Prime Minister sits down and writes a so-called mandate letter to […]
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The 3 Biggest OHS Compliance Stories in Each Province in 2021
FEDERAL Bill C-65 Workplace violence and harassment rules New Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS violations Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for private sector employers ALBERTA Revised JHSC rules for multi-employer construction sites New […]
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Top 6 OHS Compliance Challenges for 2022
If you thought 2021 was a tough year, just wait until you see what 2022 has in store. In addition to the perennial difficulties that come with running an OHS […]
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Compressed Air & Gas Policy
Gases kept compressed in storage cylinders are commonly used at many workplaces. Damage to the cylinder valve can cause a rapid release of the gas and propel the heavy metal […]
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Compressed Gases – Know The Laws Of Your Province
OHS laws require safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders. OHS laws require employers to take measures to ensure safe storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders. In addition to […]
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Grinding Wheel Machine Safety Policy
“Grinding wheels,” or machines that power a wheel constructed of abrasive materials to spin at rapid speeds for grinding, smoothing, cutting, cleaning or shaping a fixed object are commonly found […]
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Grinding Wheel Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
Measures you must take to ensure the safe operation of grinding wheel machines. Grinding wheels, whether fixed or portable, can be extremely dangerous. That’s why all provinces and territories require employers […]
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