Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

On November 20, 2014, Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 received Royal Assent. The Act amends Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), changing the

Falls from heights are a major hazard for workers and one of the leading causes of critical injuries and fatalities in Ontario workplaces. As of April 1, 2015, amendments to

 Last year, the federal courts found in favour of Fiona Johnstone, a boarder service employee who alleged she had been discriminated against on the basis of family status. She sought

The Most Overlooked Aspect of Fall Protection In most companies, there is an effective fall arrest system in place to protect workers. However, many in the industry believe rescue is the most overlooked

Occupation Health and Safety guidelines state that forklift training should be thorough, practical as well as theoretical in nature.   1.      Check the credentials: Make sure the trainer has work

Ontario is helping to protect vulnerable workers – including temporary foreign workers – with a three-month employment standards blitz starting in September. Ministry of Labour employment standards officers will conduct

The Ministry of Labour and the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires workplaces to obtain the Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification (JHSC). The training ensures that health and safety

What’s to come…. Minimum durations have been set for the training programs to ensure adequate time is available for program delivery: The minimum hours for training are: a. Part One

Over the last month, the Canadian news media has devoted significant time to covering the Jian Ghomeshi scandal.  Aside from the celebrity gossip factor, the story has had such staying

We are now offering a Workplace Health and Safety Centre Posting Board. This board has been designed to take the confusion about what must be posted on your board in