Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

Tip #1: Plan for Wide Variety of Emergencies Your emergency plan can’t just address fires and that’s it. It must be comprehensive and account for all types of emergencies to

1. Report injuries on time.  • Ensure that injuries are reported to the compensation board within the time limits set out in your jurisdiction. Failure to report on time can

What is WHMIS and GHS? WHMIS is Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It is a Canada-wide classification system designed to provide workplace standards for the control, handling, storage, and disposal of

1. Ladders. Used throughout plants and warehouses, 8 percent of all occupational fatalities are the result of falls from ladders. Ladders slip, tip, slide and break. While human error causes

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  30 Potential Indicators of WSIB/Disability Fraud   1. The alleged injury occurs at the beginning of a shift after being off for the weekend or a period of time

One thing that frequently lands employers in hot water is their failure to conduct proper workplace investigations. Often the problem isn’t that the employer hasn’t conducted any investigation at all.

Respiratory protective equipment including disposable, half-and full-face masks and their respective filtering systems assists in the prevention of illness, disease and death from breathing hazards. However, the equipment must be

This course is designed for the individual with lift truck operator experience but has not had formal training or for an operator with previous certification, but requires updated training. This