Employer Strategies for Managing Monkeypox Risks in the Workplace
After having managed through COVID-19, employers are rightly thinking, “another pandemic?”. Employers have built an internal resiliency from COVID-19 and can apply many of the lessons learned to monkeypox. As […]
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Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge
Every jurisdiction has an “emergency spill hotline” that you can call to report a spill or release of a hazardous substance. Here’s where to report such incidents in each part […]
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Spills Reporting – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Environmental laws require companies involved in discharging or spilling substances that have the potential to harm the environment to report the incident to the government. But the laws vary significantly […]
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Ergonomics: No Proof that Repetitive Work Tasks Caused Housekeeper’s Shoulder Injury
A housekeeper claimed she developed shoulder problems as a result of doing repetitive tasks at work. The New Brunswick WHSCC, as it was called back then, rejected her workers comp […]
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Housekeeping Quiz
QUESTION What is the last step in having achieved good housekeeping order and why is it critical?? ANSWER In a simple words it is the inspection process. It is the way to check […]
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How to Create a Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Policy
Regular cleaning isn’t enough to prevent COVID infection and avoid OHS fines and shutdowns. The virus that causes coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) spreads by human-to-human contact and can live on a surface or […]
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Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Policy
Implement enhanced cleaning procedures to prevent COVID-19 infection. Policies, procedures and protocols for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and frequently touched objects like door knobs, light switches and faucets is a critical […]
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How to Comply with OHS Indoor Air Quality Requirements
IAQ issues assume a new urgency during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, 2 out of 3 Canadian workers (67%) who suffered workplace fatalities […]
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Indoor Air Quality Complaint Walk-Through Inspection Checklist
Is the air in your workplace making people sick? Investigating worker complaints is a key part of maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) to the extent they enable you to determine the […]
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Indoor Air Quality Complaints Log
Keeping worker IAQ complaint records enables you to identify patterns and long-term problems. Investigating worker complaints is a key part of maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) to the extent they enable […]
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Indoor Air Quality Complaint Form
Get the information you need to properly investigate workers' IAQ complaints. Responding to worker complaints is a key part of maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) to the extent that they enable […]
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Indoor Air Quality Complaints and Investigation Policy
Create a procedure for investigating worker indoor air complaints. OHS laws require employers to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ). But workers may still have complaints about the IAQ and even symptoms […]
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Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Law Requirements Across Canada
General indoor air quality and mechanical ventilation standards differ across Canada. The OHS laws require employers to supply workers who work indoors an adequate supply of fresh air from the outside, […]
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Face Mask Do’s and Don’ts for Healthcare Personnel
Face masks have become essential accessories in the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But it’s critical to wear them and handle them correctly to protect yourself and others. […]
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Is Store Liable for Shopper’s Injuries from Slip-and-Fall?
SITUATION A woman wearing 2-inch heels with leather soles enters a store to exchange an item. She has just left church and walked through a slushy parking lot on her way […]
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COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol for Common Areas Template
To limit the transmission of viral diseases, such as COVID-19, cleaning protocols should be used to clean and disinfect common contact surfaces within the workplace. Cleaning is defined as the physical […]
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Safe Bathroom Cleaning Procedure
BENEFITS You must provide certain personal hygiene facilities for your workers, such as toilets, sinks and sometimes showers. And you have to properly maintain these facilities, keeping them clean and sanitary. […]
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Housekeeping Checklist
BENEFITS One of the simplest ways to protect workers from getting hurt on the job is with good housekeeping practices. For example, keeping floors clean and free of clutter will help […]
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Coronavirus and Flu Prevention Memo
Date: To: All employees From: The world health community continues to monitor closely the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, named "coronavirus disease 2019" (COVID-19). At this time, no […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: 6 Hygiene Rules to Prevent the Spread of the Flu
Is this sick woman using proper coughing etiquette or could she be infecting her co-workers? Cold and flu season is almost here. So it’s important to take steps now to keep your workers […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: 9 Tips for Preventing Trips
Does the marked walkway provide safe passage for workers? What has made this path dangerous? One of the most common types of hazards in workplaces regardless of industry is slip, trip […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: How Many Trip Hazards Can You See?
How many trip hazards can you spot on this construction site? Construction sites can present many hazards to workers, from the mobile equipment used on site to trenches and excavations. But […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Want to Use this Restroom?
Are these proper and adequate bathroom facilities for workers? How do they fall short? One of the most basic things workers should be able to expect from their employers is clean […]
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Eyewash Station Requirements
For more information on this topic, see "FIRST AID: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Eyewash Station Requirements" KNOW THE LAWS: Eyewash Station Requirements Here are the basic requirements under the OHS […]
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Use of Compressed Air for Cleaning Operations
Compressed air is readily available at many workplaces. And it's highly effective in cleaning off dusty surfaces, machinery and even clothing and PPE. The problem is that cleaning with compressed […]
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Duties of Suppliers under the OHS Laws
When you think of the stakeholders who have duties under the OHS laws, you usually think of employers, supervisors, workers and contractors. But theres another group that may have specific […]
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Housekeeping Requirements under the OHS Laws
Keeping the workplace clean and neat isnt just about appearances. Poor housekeeping practices can create safety hazards. For example, floors covered in dirt, grime, grease and other substances can cause […]
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