We’ve all known about the changes to WHMIS and the 3 year transition phases which will all be fully transitioned by December 2018. While it seemed like an eternity until the entire process would be completed, we are now in the final year. We still get a lot of questions about the transition phases so
Read MoreOntario Ministry of Labour conducting machine guarding and electrical hazards blitz
January 23, 2018 When the inspector comes to your workplace they will check to see if the hazards from the equipment are properly guarded and also check to see if a Lock/Out Tag/Out (LOTO) procedure is in place and working correctly and workers are properly trained. They will also be checking to make sure; Workers
Read MoreGet your New Employment Standards Poster – Version 7.0
The Ministry of Labour has introduced a new Employments Standards poster because of the changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 that came into force on January 1, 2018. It is mandatory for all employers covered under the ESA to post the most recent version (7.0) in their workplace. The poster must be posted in
Read MoreWhy this year you can expect a MOL inspector to visit your workplace
Just a heads up on the upcoming blitz focus the MOL will be looking for Machine guarding and electrical hazards - Industrial – January 15, 2018 – February 28, 2018 With all the news recently about the Fair Workplace Act, the minimum wage hike and some businesses changing their employees breaks from paid to unpaid
Read MoreAlcoa CEO…The Greatest CEO Speech of the 20th Century?
A great safety speech isn’t about yelling orders and telling staff to improve safety and completely change their thinking or else. Instead, it’s a unique opportunity to motivate staff to work together and have open communications from the CEO down and unite for a common good of the group. On October 1987 the new CEO
Read MoreMOL Blitz and Regional Initiatives – Be Prepared before they knock on your door!
The upcoming Ministry of Labour Blitz and Provincial Initiatives will be focusing on all industries and many different areas. In 2018 the MOL is expected to hire over 100 inspectors specifically to handle the new Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, so employers must also make sure they're compliant with the act. The
Read MoreWorker Without Hard hat Struck In Head And Killed
Please note that the last names have been omitted to protect the identity of the families. Michael recalls that when he was an hourly employee on the production floor, his supervisor was a “real stickler” about safety who insisted employees wear their PPE anytime they were out in the production areas. “We really hated wearing
Read MoreBill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act Handbook
Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act is intended to balance employee rights and economic growth by updating workplace laws across Ontario.
Read MoreSimple Regulations That Can Guarantee Workplace Safety
It is critical for all workplace environments to have a system in place that can guarantee the safety of employees. Without this, the employees are in constant threat from all types of hazards. So what types of hazards should be addressed to guarantee that workplaces are nearly accident-free? On Job Hazards There are a lot
Read More17 Topics you can use for your Tailgate Safety Talks
If your company holds regular tailgate safety meetings before each shift or on a weekly basis then these topics will help you come up with some ideas that you can build those talks around and that relate specifically to your company. They can also be used if your company puts out a weekly or monthly
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