Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

Rodco Enterprises, a Haliburton, Ont.-based construction company, was fined $50,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was injured, a Ministry of Labour report

Some compensation boards use a combination of form letters that are sent out to employers and/or workers, as well as decision letters that are written and customized for each claim

You only have an hour left to work and there is still a truckload of boxes needing to be loaded. Determined to meet the deadline, you pick up the pace,

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.  It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold

Paul Andaloro’s early-morning swim at Gus Ryder Pool on Jan. 18 began like any other. He swam laps. But then on his cool down lap, it struck him. Dizziness. That’s

For most of us, a job is a source of income and identity, and a place where we spend almost half of your life, and it can be at times

Talking to teens about safety at work: A guide for parents Why are teen workers at risk? • Statistics show that young workers are least 10% more likely to have an

Are you considering a rewarding career as a forklift operator? It is mandatory to have a valid forklift certification that has not expired in order to obtain employment as a

Who are occupational health and safety inspectors? Occupational health and safety inspectors enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and ensure workplace parties are maintaining an effective Internal Responsibility

CONSIDER THIS: An employer spends considerable time and money on a strong health and safety policy and program. It provides workers with health and safety orientation training, regular training updates