Stress at Work Special Report
Tina Tsonis2021-11-02T13:17:07-07:00The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the
3 Years After the Legalization of Marijuana in Canada: An OHS Compliance Update
Tina Tsonis2021-10-15T10:16:39-07:00It’s been nearly 3 years since Canada legalized recreational marihuana use. Since 2018, a new “legal” industry has emerged, tax revenues have grown - though not nearly at the pace
Discipline & Safety
Tina Tsonis2021-10-22T11:52:43-07:00Can a safety infraction be a cause for progressive discipline? When you discipline a worker for violating a safety rule or for any other infraction, make sure to document it.
2021 Due Diligence Guide
RoryL2021-10-18T10:53:08-07:00New regulations have taken effect regarding workplace safety, temporary layoffs, right to disconnect, privacy, and COVID-leave to name just a few. What’s more, the courts, although frustrated by COVID restrictions,
Reimagining Occupational Health & Safety in Quebec – AVETTA white paper
RoryL2021-06-11T18:29:13-07:00Bill 59 – The Background Quebec’s workplace safety regulations were pending overhaul for almost four decades, until Quebec Labor Minister John Boulet introduced ‘Bill 59’ on October 27, 2020, officially
How to Assess the Role of Company Culture in Creating Safe Workplaces
RoryL2021-10-14T13:43:39-07:00Recognizing the Factors that Lead to Risk Tolerance Reducing accidents requires that companies recognize not just hazards in the workplace but also the factors that lead workers to incorrectly respond
Community Planning Framework for Healthcare Preparedness
RoryL2021-02-18T23:02:15-08:00A major concern for the healthcare community during a wide-scale, natural disaster or an infectious disease incident is patient care. However, emergency situations such as these require advance planning for
Due Diligence 2020, The 15th Annual Scorecard
RoryL2020-12-09T16:34:52-08:002020 OHS due diligence cases and the lessons to apply to your own OHS program. Sure, you’ve got an OHS program. But are you doing enough to comply with OHS
Scorecard of Due Diligence Cases from 2020
RoryL2020-12-09T16:32:03-08:00Employers won on a due diligence defence in only 2 of 19 OHS cases in 2020. EMPLOYER USED DUE DILIGENCE (2 cases) BC: Oil Well Operator’s Exposure Control Program Was
Work From Home: OHS Compliance During the Pandemic
RoryL2020-09-23T19:30:58-07:00Telecommuting wasn't a thing when the OHS laws were first written several decades ago. As a result, they don't talk about telecommuting or say one way or another the various
Implementing a Mandatory Workplace Face Mask Policy
RoryL2020-07-27T21:53:36-07:00Although social distancing is vital to prevent the spread of COVID-19, sometimes it’s simply not possible to maintain the necessary 2 meters/6 feet of separation. Close encounters are especially difficult
The Silent Killer: Heat Stress
RoryL2020-07-03T20:08:08-07:00Heat stress is a condition that can take many forms, depending on the severity of external and internal factors and, of course, the condition of the individual. The heating and
Yukon Emergency Preparedness Handbook
RoryL2020-06-22T21:31:50-07:00Yukon Energy is the primary generator and transmitter of power to Yukoners. Because of this, we are also one of the agencies to respond when emergencies occur. Over the years,
WSIAT Expands the Scope of Entitlement for Traumatic Mental Stress
RoryL2020-06-22T21:30:05-07:00A recent decision of the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) has significantly expanded the scope of entitlement for workplace events that cause traumatic mental stress. Traditionally,
Workplace Safety in the Oil & Gas Industry
RoryL2020-06-22T21:28:09-07:00The oil and gas industry is one of the more hazardous sectors in Canada. For example, in 2010, there were 16 fatalities in the upstream oil and gas industry in
Working Safely with Lead
RoryL2020-06-22T21:25:51-07:00This guide from the International Lead Association provides information to help workers protect themselves & employers minimize the risk of occupational exposure to lead.
Working on Stockpiles
RoryL2020-06-22T21:22:25-07:00A safety talk from the IHSA on the multiple hazards when working on or around stockpiles of earth, clay, sand or gravel. Download the Safety Talk below.
Worker Wellness Fact Sheet
RoryL2020-06-22T21:20:39-07:00Here’s a fact sheet for workers from the National Safety Council on small changes to improve your overall health. See also: Wellness Crossword Puzzle Wellness Quiz for Workers
Work Refusals: Workplace Safety Issues COVID-19 and the Law
RoryL2020-06-22T21:16:49-07:00The World Health Organization (“WHO”) has declared a pandemic as cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to increase around the world and here in Canada. Canadian employers are increasingly dealing
WHMIS 2015: What Canadian Employers Need to Know
RoryL2020-06-22T21:14:41-07:00Download this special report, which explains what the GHS is, how Canada has adopted the GHS in the form of WHMIS 2015 and the implications of the new system for
WHMIS 2015 at Work
RoryL2020-06-22T21:11:06-07:00This book from WorkSafeBC contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes: Key changes from the original WHMIS program Describes the three main elements of WHMIS (labels, safety data sheets and
WESTRAY: 20 Years Later – The Impact of This Tragedy on Worker Safety
RoryL2020-06-22T21:09:04-07:00A look back at the Westray mining disaster 20 years later and its impact on Canadian workplace safety. Workplace safety isn’t usually a high profile topic. It’s typically just of interest
Vulnerable Workers: Practical Steps to Protect New & Young Workers
RoryL2020-06-22T21:05:40-07:00This Special Report will help you to protect these new and young workers by explaining how “newness” can impact workers’ health and safety; the legal protections for new and young workers under
Using `Privilege’ to Keep Incident Investigation Reports Confidential
RoryL2020-06-22T21:02:30-07:00Investigating accidents is a key part of a safety coordinator’s job. A primary purpose of the investigation is to determine not just what went wrong but why. Some accidents are
The Importance of Psychological Health & Safety
RoryL2020-06-22T20:58:53-07:00Learn about the importance of protecting not only workers’ physical health but also their psychological health and well-being as well as how to do so.
The Employer’s COVID-19 Return to the Workplace Playbook
RoryL2020-06-22T20:56:08-07:00The provincial governments in Canada are slowly beginning to reopen the doors to the economy. Even in these early stages, many employers are starting to make plans for reopening their
Technical Guidance on the WHMIS 2015 Supplier Requirements
RoryL2020-06-22T20:53:05-07:00The purpose of this technical document from Health Canada is to provide guidance on the requirements of the HPA and the HPR to suppliers of hazardous products destined for Canadian
Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints
RoryL2021-10-14T13:18:27-07:00Work-related stress is one of the most important issues in many countries and in different kinds of workplaces. Stress has many negative impacts, including circulatory and gastrointestinal diseases, other physical
Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability in Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
RoryL2020-06-22T20:48:45-07:00The main purpose of this literature review published by the IRSST (Institut de recherché Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail) was to provide an overview of the main
Spill Response: Answers to 11 Frequently Asked Questions
RoryL2020-06-22T20:46:33-07:00Any type of spill, discharge or release of hazardous substances can trigger many requirements under the environmental laws, including those relating to reporting and clean up. Ensuring that the company’s