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Ontario Proposes New OHS Regulations for Rope Access Work

Rope access is a method that enables workers to perform work while accessing heights and hard-to [...]

Noise Hazards Safety & Compliance Game Plan

According to HealthCanada, roughly 9,000 Canadian workers experience some form of hearing [...]

2026 OHS Fines Scorecard (July 15 to August 15)

Reported OHS fine volume, totals, and averages across Canada are sharply down so far this year.

The Top 5 OHS Cases of August 2026

Here are the five most significant occupational health and safety (OHS) cases that came down in [...]

WHMIS Compliance Refresher for Canadian Workplaces in 2026

Why WHMIS refreshers need to change in 2026 For many Canadian workplaces, WHMIS has become a [...]

Respirator Fit-Testing Compliance Game Plan

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations require employers to conduct fit testing on all [...]

Does a Manufacturing Plant Have a ‘Fiduciary Duty’ to Protect Neighbours from Pollution?

Environmental duties may arise from not only statutes but also what’s known as “common law,” that [...]

Ergonomic Safety in Seasonal Work Settings

When employers think about seasonal workplace hazards, weather-related risks like heat stress, icy [...]

Preparing for Fall Maintenance Season Safely

As temperatures begin to cool and daylight hours grow shorter, many organizations shift their focus [...]

Heat Stress: Late-Summer Vigilance for Outdoor Crews

As summer draws to a close, many employers assume the worst of the heat is behind them. In reality [...]

Voluntary Use of Personal Protective Equipment – Ask The Expert

Employers sometimes encounter situations where employees choose to wear personal protective [...]

Managing Work Fatigue During Long Summer Days

Long daylight can hide a real fatigue problem Summer creates a strange kind of safety risk. The day [...]

Emerging Biotechnology and Nanotech Hazards Canadian OHS Professionals Should Watch in 2026

Why biotech and nanotech belong on the 2026 risk radar Biotechnology and nanotechnology are no [...]

From Compliance to Proactive Safety and What Canadian Senior Leaders Must Understand

Compliance is only the starting point Many Canadian organizations say safety is a priority, but [...]

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