Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

The number one objective for safety training is to eliminate or minimize accidents by having competent employees working for the employer. Competence is achieved by knowledge, training and experience. An effective, good quality training program should be

The value of First aid and CPR training has been proven many times in Ontario workplaces over the years. A first aider can preserve life, promote recovery and prevent further

Lift trucks are used in many industries and primarily to move materials. In Ontario, 19 workers were killed, 269 were critically injured and 7027 lost time from work in forklift

 Today more than ever employer’s must be in a position to demonstrate due diligence by having proof they have taken all reasonable precautions in the circumstances to prevent injuries or

 A Ministry of Labour inspector can show up at any provincially regulated employers door step at anytime and perform a health and safety inspection of the entire workplace. This is

Human rights complaints before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario from terminated employees have been on the rise recently. Such complaints do not cost the worker anything to file, applicants

 The role of an Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) Employment Standards officer is to conduct investigations on claims filed by employees who believe their entitlements under the act have not

The WSIB launched a revised Form 8 on March 28, 2011. It says the form was revised “to facilitate early intervention and improve recovery and return-to-work outcomes which will help

You should always investigate an accident immediately after first aid/health care treatment has been provided to the worker. Obtain a signed statement from the injured worker as soon as possible

The WSIB has recently implemented a number of policy changes focused on reintegrating workers back into the workplace following an injury, as well as extending the experience rating window for