Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

An inspector’s alleged statement that, “our branch is different up here.  I know in southern Ontario they fine, fine, fine. But we don’t do that here” was not a promise

The odds of somebody dying or being severely injured on your jobsite decrease with every person who knows first aid. How much? You could reduce the chance of death and

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

If you’re among the many HR professionals with a psychology degree, consider yourself fortunate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is expecting the industrial-organizational psychologist to take the crown as

It’s the Law! If your company has 20 or more employees, you must, by law, have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Legislation also specifies that one worker and

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

Starting January 1, 2014, construction independent operators (IOs) who are required to register with the WSIB but have not done so may face non-compliance charges. Also as of January 1,

Two Ontario companies are facing high payouts after ignoring the law and direct orders from the Ministry of Labour. Toronto bar and restaurant Harbour Sports Grille was fined $110,000 this

HR has had to adjust quickly to the world of social media, but sometimes employees don’t make it easy. The latest international social media scandal raises questions about how employees’

The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers some fascinating information: transportation incidents (41%) still top the causes of fatalities, and violence from people or animals comes in second (17%). But are