WHMIS Training & Compliance Game Plan
Take 6 steps to ensure workers exposed to hazardous substances get proper WHMIS training. Many if not most workplaces contain chemical, biological and other substances (called “hazardous products”) that pose health […]
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Roofer Loses Appeal of $10,000 AMP
A worker was hit on the head by a bag of debris weighing 18 kg that was tossed off a roof. The employer was socked with an administrative monetary penalty […]
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New Federal Hazardous Waste Shipping Rules Take Effect in October
The 9 things you need to know about the new environmental requirements. Once upon a time, generators of hazardous waste could circumvent onerous disposal regulations by shipping it to other countries […]
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Trucking Firm Fined $120,000 for Unloading Operation Fatality
A worker unloading masonry slabs of countertop material weighing several hundred pounds each from a flatbed truck lost his balance and fell to the ground. The slabs fell on top […]
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The Biggest OHS Fines of 2021 (So Far)
OHS fines keep getting higher. There have already been over a dozen 6-figure reported penalties in the first 6 months of 2021. That’s more than we’d usually see for an […]
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Employer Fined $320,000 for Fatal Crane Incident
Two workers were using a gantry crane to move precast concrete slabs in a storage yard. One of the slabs unhooked from the crane, tipped over and pinned one of […]
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Aircraft Manufacturer Fined $60,000 for Failing to Ensure Safe Lifting
Aircraft plant workers using a single-sling choker hitch to move and flip a 22-foot-long wing component weighing 2,000 pounds lost control, causing the component to slip free and fall to […]
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OK to Discipline Worker for Disobeying No-Jewelry Safety Policy
CP set off a firestorm by suspending a 30-year postal worker for 5 shifts because she refused to remove her engagement ring as required by the workplace safety policy. The […]
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Safety Requirements for Servicing of Tires, Wheels & Rims Around Canada
Tire explosions are an all too frequent source of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Incidents typically occur while tires mounted on fixed rims are inflated or subject to extreme heat. […]
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Around the Provinces: Powered Mobile Equipment Signaler Requirements Across Canada
Incidents involving forklifts and other powered mobile equipment are a leading cause of workplace injuries. And while all jurisdictions require employers to deploy signallers to direct PME operators, the rules […]
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Compliance Cheat Sheet: How to Comply with Powered Mobile Equipment Signaller Requirements
Unsafe operation of forklifts and other powered mobile equipment (PME) is a leading cause of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Although there are no equivalent Canadian studies, OSHA estimates that […]
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WHMIS Training Review Program Checklist
The WHMIS laws don’t require annual training, they require annual review of WHMIS training programs. (They also require more frequent review in response to significant changes in work conditions and […]
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Hazardous Materials: Flammable & Combustible Materials Safety Checklist
Proper use, storage and handling of flammable and combustible materials is critical to the safety of your workers, your property, your community and the environment. Here’s a checklist you can […]
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Inspection Checklist
INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS TOOL WHMIS requires employers to ensure that each hazardous product used in the workplace has a material safety data sheet, or MSDS. The new GHS Rule […]
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WHMIS 2015 Implementation Checklist
BENEFITS Canada is in the process of transitioning from the old WHMIS system (WHMIS 1988) to WHMIS 2015, which reflects the GHS and includes new requirements for labels and safety data […]
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Working on Stockpiles
A 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.
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Drop Prevention Inspection Checklist
BENEFITS One way workers can get injured on the job is by being struck by items falling on them, such as tools or materials falling from a scaffold or improperly secured […]
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WHMIS 2015 Education & Training Checklist
BENEFITS WHMIS is designed to protect workers from the risks posed by hazardous substances. The old WHMIS system in Canada (WHMIS 1988) is in the midst of being updated to WHMIS […]
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Hazardous Materials Management Checklist
BENEFITS Managing hazardous materials during demolition and construction activities poses many challenges as to environmental, health and safety considerations and risks. A webinar by Matthew Allen of Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering […]
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Chemical Switching Checklist
BENEFITS In many workplaces, dangerous chemicals and substances are one of the most common hazards to both the environment and workers. There are measures you can implement to protect the environment […]
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TDGA Shipping Document Checklist
BENEFITS When hazardous substances are transported on the roads, rails or by water, it’s important that they’re accompanied by documents that identify the type of substances, who they belong to, etc. […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: 6 Steps to Safely Store Materials
What do you think happened to the plant manager who was walking by this stack of metal beams when it toppled over? Although it’s critical to ensure that workers safely handle […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers Handling Materials
Why did this trolley carrying a load of pipes fall over—and what do you think happened to the worker pushing the trolley at the time? Handling various types of materials in […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: 14 Rules for Safe Use of Lifting Devices
Should these workers be anywhere near this suspended—and likely very heavy—load? In practically every workplace, it’s crucial for workers to be aware of their surroundings. For example, workers operating powered mobile […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: Is That Load Secure?
The worker in this cartoon clearly knows he’s in danger. What should’ve been done to avoid this risky situation? Many workplaces use cranes, hoists and other lifting devices to move materials. […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: The Leaning Tower of Pallets
If you were standing or working near this stack of pallets, how safe would you feel? It’s important to ensure that workers safely move materials, whether manually or using equipment such as forklifts. […]
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Jim, the Forklift Operator
This ad from Ontario's WSIB dramatically depicts a forklift incident. (Warning: some may find it disturbing.)
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Identify and Reduce Lifting Risks
Lifting is a common task in many workplaces. This animated video illustrates the risk associated with lifting and suggests ways to reduce this risk. Source: WorkSafeBC
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Materials Storage Requirements
KNOW THE LAWS: Materials Storage Requirements Here are the general requirements for storing materials in the OHS regulations in each jurisdiction: FED Canada OHS Regulations: 1. All materials, goods and things must be stored […]
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Release of Dangerous Goods
KNOW THE LAWS OF YOUR PROVINCE General OHS reporting requirements that might apply in the event of an incident involving the release of dangerous goods or hazardous substances LAW FED 1) Without restricting […]
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