What Does the OLRB Teachers Pandemic Decision Mean for OHSA Appeals?
By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental stress injuries, which meant as a practical matter very few stress claims […]
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Construction Safety And The Owner: Damned If You Don’t, Probably If You Do.
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision suggests that owners of construction projects, even after delegating a General Contractor as the project's "constructor", may have reason to worry about attracting Occupational […]
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Discipline & Safety
Can a safety infraction be a cause for progressive discipline? When you discipline a worker for violating a safety rule or for any other infraction, make sure to document it. You […]
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JHSC Membership and Co-Chair Requirements: Know the Laws of Your Province
JHSC violations open the door to more intensive scrutiny by OHS investigators. If and when safety inspectors show up at your workplace, one of the first things they’ll want to review […]
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Does Your JHSC Comply with OHS Law Membership Requirements?
JHSC violations can lead to OHS orders, fines and intensive investigations. If and when safety inspectors show up at your workplace, one of the first things they’ll want to review are […]
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Essential Rigging Knowledge for Industry
Recorded Date: September 16, 2021 Time: 9 AM PDT Speaker: Rick Sikora Recording To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. All ancillary material is available as a handout with the recording. Presented in partnership […]
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July 28: Using Mediation for Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
DATE: July 28, 2021 TIME: 9:00-10:30AM PDT SPEAKER: Heather Hettiarachchi, LLB MSc CPHR REGISTER HERE with discount code "OHSIVIP21" to attend for free Organization leaders are responsible for creating a work environment that enables […]
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Patient Care Service/Unit Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
This Template and appendices are provided to assist in the development of Department/Unit Level Emergency Response Plan (ERP). An ERP is generally required for each Administrative and Patient Care work […]
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Community Planning Framework for Healthcare Preparedness
A major concern for the healthcare community during a wide-scale, natural disaster or an infectious disease incident is patient care. However, emergency situations such as these require advance planning for […]
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10 Things Every Mandatory Mask Policy Should Include
What began as a public health guideline is evolving into a legal duty, with municipalities across the country adopting bylaws requiring individuals to wear masks or face coverings in enclosed […]
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Test Your OHS I.Q.: Can an Employer Set Terms of Reference for JHSC?
SITUATION An Ontario employer with a unionized workforce has a joint health and safety committee (JHSC) as required by the OHS law. After expiration of the agreement between the employer and […]
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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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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Yukon
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Any […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Saskatchewan
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Names […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Québec
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Names […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Prince Edward Island
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Copy […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Ontario
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments MOL […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Nunavut
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Copy […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Northwest Territories
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Copy […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Nova Scotia
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Names […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Newfoundland and Labrador
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Copy […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – New Brunswick
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Names […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Manitoba
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Reports […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Copy […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – British Columbia
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Notice […]
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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds. Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings. INFORMATION Yes No Comments Name […]
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Can Employer Change Investigation Standard During Union Boycott of JHSC?
SITUATION An employer and union agree in the collective agreement that any changes to investigative standards must be agreed to jointly through the JHSC. The JHSC identifies problems relating to the […]
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Must Employer Disclose Ergonomics Assessment to JHSC?
SITUATION A worker for a government employer suffers disabling work-related injuries. So the employer hires a private consultant to perform an ergonomics assessment of the workplace. The ergonomics assessment report, which […]
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JHSC Maintenance Checklist
BENEFITS JHSCs are not only a key component of your OHS program—they’re also usually required by OHS law. Among other things, JHSCs help identify safety issues, conduct regular workplace inspections and […]
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JHSC Self-Assessment Checklist
BENEFITS JHSCs are key components of OHS programs—and they’re usually required by OHS law. Among other things, JHSCs help identify safety issues, conduct regular workplace inspections and participate in investigations of […]
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