ISO 9001 – Lessons from the Trenches
Date: September 7, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM PDT Speaker: Daniel Clark, Clark Health and Safety Ltd. Webinar Details Themes – ISO 9001 is so widely implemented that, by design, it applies to any kind of organization. This […]
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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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Avoiding Liability for “Greenwashing” in Product Advertising
Simply slapping a “green” label on your product can lead to massive fines and prison sentences. As consumers become more environmentally aware and inclined to buy “green,” companies have stepped up […]
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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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Enforcement Trends – Special Report
Educate your supervisors on how being too lenient hurts the company. Workers who disobey safety rules are a danger to others and to themselves and must be disciplined. But disciplining […]
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Climate Change And Working Conditions: Could Your Employer Be Responsible For Providing You An Air Conditioner?
980CKNW The Jas Johal Show Geoff Mason is a guest on 980CKNW's The Jas Johal Show discussing how climate change is impacting the workplace and whether employers are legally contracted to provide their employees […]
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An Overview Of Alberta’s Prompt Payment And Construction Lien Act
Overview On August 29, 2022, the changes to the Alberta Builders' Lien Act will take effect, making Alberta the third province in Canada to implement prompt payment and adjudication in its lien legislation. […]
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Certification Motion Dismissed In Proposed Roadway Design Class Action In Ontario
In the recent decision of Klassen v. City of Hamilton (2022 ONSC 3660), the Ontario Superior Court dismissed the motion to certify a class action relating to the design and construction […]
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Rejection of JHSC Recommendation Notice
Here’s a template you can adapt to reject a JHSC recommendation that you consider unrealistic, based on a hypothetical situation in which a JHSC recommends adopting the CSA lockout standard, […]
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Minimizing Liability Risks When Rejecting Unrealistic JHSC Recommendations – Game Plan
Rejecting, or even worse, ignoring JHSC recommendations is a liability risk. In addition to being required by OHS laws, having a joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative […]
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Duty to Accommodate Special Report
An employer is generally not entitled to an employee’s detailed medical information such as diagnosis, cause, or treatment unless the information is relevant to the accommodation requested, or the employee’s […]
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Responding to JHSC Recommendations – Know The Laws of Your Province
Most jurisdictions require a written response within 30 days of receiving a JHSC recommendation. There’s a big difference between rejecting a JHSC recommendation and ignoring it. The former may be perfectly […]
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Employer’s Legal Obligations: Harassment, Bullying, Violence in the Workplace
Date: August 10, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST Speaker: Lorenzo Lisi This presentation will be an overview of employer's legal obligations with respect to harassment, bullying and violence in the […]
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Considerations for the Gig Economy
Date: August 24, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT Speaker: Preston Parsons The presentation will cover developments in the "gig economy" including a review of the spectrum from employee to independent […]
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The Conflicts Don’t Stop: The Latest on Workplace Investigations
Date: August 3, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT Speaker: Inna Koldorf Workplace harassment and violence investigations have become commonplace in most workplaces. In this program, we will review the circumstances when […]
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Protecting Athletes Is No Game: Federal Minister Of Sport Announces New Measures To Make Sport Safer In Canada
As our athletes prepare for the Commonwealth Games, we take this opportunity to discuss how Canada is preparing to make sport safer for its athletes and how other Commonwealth countries […]
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How to Accommodate a Worker Who Needs Time Off for Chemotherapy – Ask The Expert
Get the information you need to evaluate the worker’s capabilities and needs. QUESTION A worker told us she’s been diagnosed with cancer and needs to work an irregular schedule for chemotherapy. We […]
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What PPE Should Workers Use for Handling Cytotoxic Drugs?
Gloves, gowns, face protection, shoe covers, caps and maybe respiratory protection are a must for cytotoxic drugs exposure. Cytotoxic, sometimes referred to as antineoplastic, drugs are used in healthcare settings to […]
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Working Alone Special Report
Most workers work in an environment where there are other workers, visitors, members of the public, etc. But some workers work by themselves. For example, some may work onsite but […]
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Defending Your OHS Budget During Times of Recession
Debunking the myth that workplaces are safer during a recession. As the Canadian and world economy heads into recession, OHS coordinators face the daunting task of staving off deep budget cuts. […]
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How Do You Know If It Is Constructive Dismissal?
Speaker: Teri Treiber & Tessa Green How Do You Know If It Is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive dismissal occurs where the employer demonstrates an intention to no longer be bound to the employment contract. […]
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The Top 10 OHS Compliance Cases of 2022 (So Far) & Their Impact on You
The court cases most likely to directly affect your OHS program and policies. Key OHS cases from the first 6 months of 2022 addressed issues ranging from the authority of OHS […]
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Are Employers Liable to Visitors Who Suffer Injuries on the Property? – Quiz
Occupiers liability laws require owners to make their property reasonably safe for visitors. The reason workers who suffer injuries at work don’t sue their employers for negligence is workers comp. The […]
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Is Employer Liable for Ladder Fall Caused by Worker’s Carelessness? – Ask The Expert
It depends on whether the employer used due diligence to prevent the incident. QUESTION A worker who’s received safety training stressing the importance of placing the ladder on flat stable ground ignores […]
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