New workers and young workers are more likely to be injured on the job, in Ontario alone this group accounts for over 40% of the recordable injuries and are two times more likely than other workers to suffer work related […]

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“Making Smart Choices: Disaster Risk Reduction at Home and Abroad Between 2000 and 2011, more than 2.7 billion people were affected by and $1.3 trillion dollars was lost due to disasters. Earthquakes, floods, droughts, and cyclones are natural hazards believed […]

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Vehicular accidents are one of the leading causes of work related injury and death each year. From construction sites and roadwork to manufacturing facilities, forestry, oil & gas and public service work, there are numerous opportunities for workers and the […]

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Medical Marijuana & Safety in the Workplace A key component of the Federal Liberal party’s election mandate is the legalization of recreational marijuana. While it’s believed that a fully functional legislative and regulatory scheme ending the prohibition of cannabis will […]

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Bill 132, amendments to the Ontario OHS Act, What you should know…. The Ontario Government recently introduced Bill 132, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence and related matters as a response […]

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Protect Your Business: Make Sure You’re in Compliance Based on a recent OHS survey of Canadian businesses: 95% of safety managers and directors believe that the GHS transition is their biggest OHS concern for the remainder of 2016 and 2017 […]

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Presented below a simple way of reminding employees how to reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. Call it the, ‘Ten Commandments of Ergonomics’ These principles can be printed and kept at the desk or workstation of the employee as […]

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In 2015, there were a number of notable developments in Canadian health and safety law. Some of these developments are helpful to employers while others demonstrate potential risks and establish new or expanding obligations. The Year in Review will highlight […]

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Winter is Mother Nature’s Ultimate Road Test. Whether you drive for work full time, or as part of your job, it’s important that you and your vehicle are up to the challenge. Remember, when you’re behind the wheel, driving is […]

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Do you find your ears ringing after a day at work? Or, do you need to turn up your stereo on the drive home and find it far too loud the next day when you get into your vehicle? These […]

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