Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles
Heat Stress in the Workplace…Signs and Prevention!
You’re outside in the sun, hanging out with some friends. The temperature’s around 32°C or 90°F. Feeling slightly shaky, you shrug off the sensation as tiredness. Half an hour later,
Traffic Control Safety Training in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Concord, Markham, Aurora, Mississauga and Brampton.
TRAFFIC CONTROL THROUGH WORK ZONES: Traffic control persons (TCPs) must be given written and oral instructions regarding their duties. Section 69(4) of the construction regulation should have the rules outlined.
Forklift Operator Safety Training Tips!
Industrial workplaces have come to rely on forklift trucks for their ability to lift and transport just about any load around the plant. The power of forklifts makes them indispensable,
Random Drug Testing in Ontario… Is it Legal?
Random drug testing has always been a controversial issue in Canada. Since the inception of testing programs inn the late 1980s, random testing has been challenged on both contractual and
Worker with 37 Years Experience Terminated for Safety Violation
The dismissal of an employee from Tonolli Canada was upheld by an arbitrator. Employee received several suspensions for failing to follow company safe work procedures and not wearing perosnal protective
Company Fined 1.5 Million for Safety Violation
An engineering company has been hit with a penalty of 1.5 million. Sinopec Shanghai Engineering Company peleaded guilty of three charges to failign to ensure the safety of workers under
Childcare Obligations Protected Under “Family Staus”
Most human rights legislation in Canada prohibits discrimination of employment on the basis of “family status”. However, the scope of this protection and whether it covers standard childcare obligations is
Ontario Eyes Certification for Health and Safety Training Providers
The Ontario government is developing standards that will require safety training providers to undergo an accreditation process, according to government officials. The new standard will require safety training providers in
Ontario Harmonizes Workplace Enforcement Blitzes
he Ontario Ministry of Labour has announced it is coordinating the province’s scheduled proactive enforcement blitz for the occupational health and safety program and the employment standards program. “Coordinating the
Health and Safety Training in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Concord, Markham, Richmond Hill, Brampton and Mississauga
Effective training is a critical element of ensuring the health and safety of employees, and represents a significant investment made by organizations across Canada. Training helps to ensure key personnel