Head Protection & PPE Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-11-09T15:59:13-08:00Here’s a policy template you can adapt to ensure safe and compliant selection, use, maintenance and inspection of head protection and other PPE required by OHS laws. HEAD PROTECTION &
Bringing Children to the Workplace Policy
RoryL2022-10-20T11:40:24-07:00One way employers can support the parental needs of employees with young children is to allow them to bring their kids to work. Such a policy has become increasingly common
Powder Actuated Tools Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-10-06T16:06:13-07:00For all and intents and purposes, powder actuated tools that use an explosive charge to hurl a nail or other fastener are loaded firearms that should be used only when
Fire Prevention Plan Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-12-05T11:17:16-08:00Fire in the workplace can kill your workers, burn down your workplace and destroy your business. OHS laws and fire and building codes also require you to implement measures to
Workplace Electronic Monitoring Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-09-01T14:06:10-07:00Electronic monitoring includes all forms of employee monitoring that is done electronically during working hours. Examples include tracking employee movements through access cards and GPS devices on delivery vehicles, and
AEDs in Workplace Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-08-10T08:19:09-07:00Sudden cardiac arrest is the second leading cause of death in Canada. While not required by laws (although that could change soon in Ontario), implementing a workplace automated external defibrillator
Workplace Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-06-06T14:07:45-07:00POLICY In recognition that addiction to opioid drugs is a societal problem and that overdoses can happen anytime and anywhere, including within the workplace, ABC Company will provide for trained
Fatigue Management Policy
RoryL2022-05-10T15:25:29-07:00BENEFITS 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
Hazardous Spills Response & Reporting Policy
RoryL2022-05-04T08:42:25-07:00How to Use the Tool Here’s a Spill Response and Reporting Policy that you can use to ensure that your employees report and respond to spills appropriately. This policy, which
Driver GPS Monitoring Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-03-10T10:49:09-08:00Ontario 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,
Excavations Safety Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-12-05T11:01:02-08:00Here’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
OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:39:12-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:38:08-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (British Columbia Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:36:11-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Manitoba Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:34:50-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (New Brunswick Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:22:51-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Newfoundland Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:21:26-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Québec Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:20:12-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Prince Edwards Island Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:18:00-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:16:31-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:15:20-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Yukon Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:13:45-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Saskatchewan Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:12:06-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Nunavut Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:04:09-08:00OHS 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
OHS Policy Statement (Northwest Territories Version)
Tina Tsonis2022-02-02T08:02:30-08:00OHS 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
Compressed Air & Gas Policy
Tina Tsonis2022-01-10T10:53:04-08:00Gases 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
Grinding Wheel Machine Safety Policy
Tina Tsonis2021-12-09T10:25:37-08:00“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
Cyberbullying Prevention Policy
Tina Tsonis2021-11-10T08:27:36-08:00You can't fight digital harassment with an analog policy. Workplace bullying is an old problem with a new face. In the internet age, bullying has become more pervasive and more
Accident Investigation & Reporting Policy Language
Tina Tsonis2021-10-15T11:58:29-07:00Don't let your OHS accident report become Exhibit A in your own prosecution. Here’s a model policy explaining what to list in an accident report. This should be part of
Conveyor Safety Policy
Tina Tsonis2021-10-15T11:53:07-07:00Prevent costly conveyor injuries and OHS violations. Like many companies, you may use conveyors in your workplace to move materials from one place to another. But while conveyors eliminate the