Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

How does not conducting exit interviews or failing to use the data collected during exit interviews put an organization at risk and inflate their hiring expenses: Inability to identify causes of

A  forklift is a heavy piece of equipment and deserves to be treated with respect by the operator and others that come in close proximity to it. If operated in

Commissioners of oaths are persons who are empowered under provincial legislation to administer and witness the swearing of oaths or solemn affirmations in the taking of an affidavit for any

A recent decision from the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeal Tribunal (WSIAT) lowers the threshold for entitlement to benefits for traumatic mental stress. An important departure from existing decisions,

Creating non-violent and supportive health-care workplaces might help prevent prolonged work absences among nurses. This is the upshot of a new study from the Institute for Work & Health. With

As part of the Safe At Work Ontario strategy, the Ontario Ministry of Labour is increasing inspections of construction sites employing workers in the five most hazardous construction trades: high-rise

You can become an“employer” not only by directly employing a worker but also by hiring a subcontractor or independent contractor. Employers are responsible for ensuring: 1. their workers and supervisors

The following are key court measures which determine whether due dilligence steps have been taken: Knowledge of Legal Obligations: Employer must be up to date on all current legislation and

Lift trucks, when used properly are great assets to a company, but can cause a great deal of property damage and serious injury if used recklessly. A 5,000 lb capacity

Over the past decade, the number of companies putting their forklift operators through formal training has increased significantly. A major driver in the increase in training is the financial benefits