Requirements to Pay for Worker PPE – Know the Laws of Your Province
Seven provinces and territories specifically require employers to pay for required PPE. OHS laws require workers to use (and employers to ensure workers actually do use) certain kinds of PPE necessary […]
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Alberta Wildfires And Workplace Health And Safety: What Employers Need To Know
As wildfires across Alberta continue, Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements (SAQS)1 indicating that there is a high risk of poor air quality in the majority of the province […]
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United Steelworkers Union Calls for Answers on Deadly Kelowna Crane Collapse
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is adding its support to calls for answers into the tragic crane collapse that killed five people in Kelowna, B.C., in July 2021. Kelowna RCMP and […]
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New OHS Regulations Require Free Menstruation Products at Federally Regulated Workplaces
OHS laws require employers to provide workers clean, sanitary and suitably supplied toilets and washing facilities. Nobody needs to explain why these rules exist. However, what may need explaining is […]
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Effective Actions to Prevent Mental Health Risks at Work – Special Report
Past studies have documented that employees who suffer from mental health problems are more apt to be absent and less productive even when they do show up (this phenomenon is […]
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Creating a Culture of Safety: Strategies for Building a Safety-First Workplace Part 1
DATE: May 31, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT SPEAKER: Shiron Vick, Evolution Safety In the two-part webinar titled "Creating a Culture of Safety: Strategies for Building a Safety-First Workplace," several […]
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Standard PPE May Leave Women Workers at Risk of Injury
As an OHS coordinator, you no doubt feel a responsibility to look after each and every one of your workers. Unfortunately, the safety equipment and PPE that you select may […]
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Animals in the Workplace Health & Safety Policy
While generally not advisable as a matter of health, safety and sanitation, companies may choose to allow workers to keep pets in the workplace to improve recruitment, retention, morale and […]
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Jun 7 – Top 3 Mistakes When Selecting an Ergonomic Sit-Stand Desk
Date: June 7, 2023 Time: 9:00-10:30AM Pacific Speaker: Farzana Ismail Register Here. OHS Insider member code: OHSIVIP23 Do you have a sit stand desk that is collecting dust? Do your employees only “sit” at […]
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Jun 14 – Creating a Culture of Safety: Strategies for Building a Safety-First Workplace Part 2
DATE: June 14, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT SPEAKER: Shiron Vick, Evolution Safety Register Here. Members code OHSIVIP23 to sign up for free. In the two-part webinar titled "Creating a Culture […]
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Worker Use of Company Vehicle Policy
If you rely on or allow your workers to drive company vehicles, you should implement a policy setting out the ground rules to ensure safe and proper use and manage […]
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Ontario, Canada Publishes Regulations Aimed at Increasing Participation of Women in Construction Workforce
On March 29, 2023, the province published Regulation 61/23 amending Regulation 213/91: Construction Projects under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Regulation). The amendments will come into force on July 1, 2023. On March 15, 2023, Ontario […]
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Energized Electrical Work Permit
Before allowing workers to work on or near energized electrical equipment, steps should be taken to verify that all of the required safety measures are in place. One way to […]
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Electrical Work Safety Policy
Work performed on energized electrical equipment is extremely hazardous and subject to strict regulations under not just OHS regulations but also other laws and standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code […]
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Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace
Executive Summary Nearly 50 years ago, researchers and worker advocates drew attention to the problems women have finding appropriately sized and sufficiently protective personal protective equipment (PPE). Despite these early efforts […]
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Quebec Children Under 14 To Be Banned From Working Most Jobs
The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would prevent children under the age of 14 from working most jobs. Labour Minister Jean Boulet says Bill 19 is the result of […]
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Construction Company Fined $20,000 After Worker Injured in N.W.T.
A construction company has been fined $20,000 almost two years after a worker was injured in the Northwest Territories. Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. pleaded guilty Friday to a single count under […]
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Factory Explosion Survivor, on Fire, Fell Into Chocolate Vat in Pennsylvania
A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion that killed seven co- workers says flames had engulfed the building, and her arm, when […]
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First Deadline For Compliance With Accessibility Legislation For Federally Regulated Employees Is Around The Corner
The first deadline for compliance with the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and its regulations is only two and a half months away. By June 1, 2023, federally regulated employers1 that had 100 or more […]
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Ergonomic Challenges with Laptop Use in Hybrid Work Models
Many employees use laptop computers due to their portability and convenience. Staff can take their laptops to meetings, on the road, and back to their home office. Unfortunately, the laptop’s […]
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Material Stacking Safety Policy
Unsafe stacking of material is a leading cause of workplace incidents and injuries, as well as OHS citations. That’s why it’s important to create and implement a safe stacking policy […]
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