Canadian Worker Survives 150-Foot Fall from Ambassador Bridge
In a miraculous incident that left rescue workers astounded, a Canadian construction worker managed to survive a harrowing 150-foot fall from the iconic Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario. The accident […]
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Canada mourns two wildfire fighter deaths
Two firefighters died in the line of duty while battling separate wildfires. The B.C. Wildfire Service said this weekend that 19-year-old firefighter Devyn Gale had died on Thursday, July 13, while […]
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Top Safety Compliance Hazards – Special Report
Always be thinking about workplace safety. Almost all injuries are preventable but not thinking and not paying close attention are the leading cause of all workplace injuries. Watch out for […]
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Contractor Management: How to Secure Safety Buy-in
Demand for safety in the workplace has never been higher. In the wake of high-profile accidents and increasing regulation, companies are under immense pressure to create and maintain a safe […]
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AEDs In The Workplace Special Report
An AED is an electronic device that can monitor whether a person’s heart has stopped beating and deliver an electric shock to get it restarted. The beauty of the AED […]
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AEDs in the Workplace – Compliance Game Plan
Workplace AED programs are highly recommended everywhere and will soon be mandatory in Ontario. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the second leading cause of death in Canada, taking more lives than […]
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AEDs Re-Stocking Form
It’s important to replace AED equipment immediately after each use so that the device is ready for effective use without delay. Here’s a form you can adapt to ensure effective […]
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AEDs Post-Incident Cleaning Protocol
It’s important to clean the AED and replace the pads and other equipment immediately after each use so that the device is ready for effective use without delay. Here’s a […]
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AEDs Incident Report Form
Record of AED Use & First Aid Rendered Here’s a form, which comes from the Canadian Red Cross, that you should complete any time you use your AED in a first […]
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AEDs in the Workplace – Know the Laws of Your Province
Ontario has passed mandatory workplace AEDs legislation but it hasn’t yet taken effect. In addition to their life savings potential, Automated External Defribrillators (AEDs) are fairly inexpensive, easy to use and […]
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AEDs in Workplace Policy
Sudden 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 […]
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Naloxone for Workplace Opioid Overdose – Compliance Game Plan
Keeping a naloxone kit at your workplace can save lives—and ensure compliance if you’re in Ontario. The opioid crisis is having a devastating impact on Canadians, especially in the western and […]
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Workplace Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response Policy
POLICY 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 […]
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Workplace Naloxone Incident Debriefing Form
In addition to an incident report form to be completed immediately after a workplace naloxone overdose incident occurs, you should get staffers involved to debrief you on the effectiveness of […]
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Naloxone Hazard Incident Report
If you have a workplace naloxone program, you need to keep records of overdose incidents to document and review the effectiveness of your response efforts. Here’s a template incident report […]
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Naloxone Hazard Workplace Assessment Form
Should you implement a naloxone program in case somebody suffers an opioid overdose at your workplace? Here’s a template assessment form you can use to make that determination. Note: If […]
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Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Nasal Spray)
Naloxone may be administered only by personnel who’ve received proper training. Here’s a Checklist you can use to verify such training where naloxone is administered via nasal spray.
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Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Injection)
Naloxone may be administered only by personnel who’ve received proper training. Here’s a Checklist you can use to verify such training where naloxone is administered via injection.
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New & Young Workers: How Do You Protect Them?
New & Young Workers How Do You Protect Them? Under the OHS laws, employers have a duty to protect all workers. But some workers may need special attention because they may […]
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Naloxone Distribution & Use Log
Tracking information about distribution and use of naloxone is crucial to ensuring a continual fresh supply of the drug and monitoring the effectiveness of your program. Here’s a template log […]
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Distribution of Naloxone – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Where you can get naloxone kits for opioid overdose in your jurisdiction Although naloxone is a prescription drug, Health Canada allows it to be used on a non-prescription basis for […]
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OHS Bill 88: Naloxone Kit Requirement
New Ontario law (Bill 88) requires naloxone kits at high-risk workplaces. The opioid crisis is having a devastating impact on Canadians, especially in the western and northern parts of the country. […]
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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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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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Don’t Teach my Mother WHMIS
My mom works in a highly hazardous occupation. She belongs to a class of workers who are the most injured in British Columbia. According to WorkSafeBC’s 2020 annual report, people […]
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Occupational Health And Safety: Preparing For The Interim Regime
The implementation of changes and developments in occupational health and safety, which began with the coming into force of the Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime1 (the "Act") on […]
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Emergency Planning & Preparedness
Emergencies may be rare but when they occur, they can be catastrophic. Just look at the recent sawmill explosions and fires in BC and the shopping centre parking garage collapse […]
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Ontario Introduces Bill 88: Legislation Mandating Electronic Monitoring Policies And Workplace Naloxone Kits And Increasing Fines Under The OHSA
Bottom Line On February 28, 2022, the Ontario Legislature introduced Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022. In addition to the enactment of the Digital Platform Workers Rights Act, 2022 (which will be analyzed […]
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