Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

This one day course is intended for all workers that may be exposed to hydrigen sulfide (H2S). This course is required for people who work in the oil industry and

Ontario is targeting safety hazards involving sloped roofing at construction projects during a two-month enforcement initiative. Beginning August 1, inspectors will visit construction sites across the province, seven days a

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act states employers must appoint competent supervisors.  Whether you are newly appointed or someone who has been in the role for sometime, this workshop will

In May 2013 the Ministry visited 719 construction projects in Ontario, with the aim of checking for hazards that could lead to slips, trips and falls, collapse of excavation walls,

A man from the Toronto area has been dismissed by his employer after posting a request for marijuana on the popular social media site Twitter. On Tuesday, August 13, a

A supervisor’s e-mails to an employee were not harassing, an arbitrator has held, noting the employee’s friendly tone – “great game Thurs night” – and use of the “smiley face”

  The alignment of the Hazard Communication Standard with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) will soon go into effect. Health Canada has issued a request for written comments

In another lesson about the dangers of social media, two Toronto firefighters have been taken off duty after a national newspaper brought attention to their sexist twitter habits. In June

If a worker falls when performing work for an organization…employers have only one defense – due diligence. An example of due diligence defence is R. v. Servisair. The defendant was

Conducting an Exit Interview   With the cost of job turnover ranging from 50 to 200 percent of an annual salary, it’s become increasingly important to understand what you’re doing