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Existing Operator and Refresher Training Program Lift Truck Operator Training consists of a 4-hour classroom practical session presented in an interactive format which covers all aspects of lift truck safety

Falls are one of the leading causes of critical injuries and deaths of workers at construction sites in Ontario. In September and October 2013, Ministry of Labour inspectors conducted a

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

One of the key components to a return-to-work program (RTW) is communication. It needs to be communicated to ensure accountability and effectiveness. If your company does not have a RTW

An electrical contractor has been convicted and fined for carrying on an electrical contracting business without being licensed under the Ontario Electricity Act. A Young apprentice with the company was

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 aspect of fall protection. Many times an

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 experience

All workers have the right to attend a safe workplace and the Ministry of Labor reminds people that preventing work-related injuries is the most important job at any workplace. Violence

The Ministry of Labour is publishing its provincial year-long enforcement initiatives and regional initiatives, in addition to its oft-publicized enforcement blitzes, which typically run for a month or two. This

First Nickel said both workers, Norm Bissaillon, 49, and Marc Methe, 34, were drillers employed by Taurus Drilling Services. In a statement, First Nickel said Bissaillon was a dedicated and experienced