New Year; New JHSC: Make this Year the Most Efficient Yet!
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January 7, 2020
Many people go into January feeling hopeful about New Year’s resolutions they made. How can you take these positive vibes and apply them to the workplace in order to gain maximum benefit? One way is to resolve to make your Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) the most effective and efficient it’s ever been.
The Benefits of Having an Effective JHSCHaving an effective JHSC has numerous benefits, such as:
Your organization can expect to see a positive impact on the bottom line as a result of reduced lost time, increased productivity, and a happy and healthy workforce. |
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Understanding employer duties with respect to workplace harassment under the OHSA
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November 25, 2019
As workplaces across Ontario prepare for holiday parties and social gatherings, we encourage all employers and managers remind everyone in the workplace about Ontario's workplace violence and harassment legislation.
In this article, we review: |
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Creating an Injury Prevention Culture
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November 15, 2019
Injury Prevention culture is more than a set of policies and procedures, it is the integration of safety into every aspect of your business. Creating an Injury Prevention culture starts with the support of senior managers who choose to make safety a core corporate value by providing the support for employees to become actively involved in ongoing health and safety training. To help set the foundation, consider promotion workplace safety role models and incorporating safety messages and education information into regular workplace communications.
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Safety Talks & Creating a Culture of Injury Prevention
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November 1, 2019
Short safety talks or Tool Box Talks are designed to provide a quick reminder to workers about the hazards that they face everyday to prevent complacency. These quick safety talks are often referred to as Tool Box Talks, Safety Moments, Safety Briefings, Safety Pep Talks or Tailgate Meetings.
Tool Box Talks should take only 3-4 minutes to read over -- they are not intended to replace employee training or provide a complete description of all hazards. The purpose is to keep safety at the front of employees’ minds and foster a culture of workplace safety and injury prevention. Depending on workplace requirements, a Tool Box Talk might be given in person by a supervisor on the shop or office floor, or you could use a blend of online videos, emails and in-person talks. |
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Learning Management Systems, Due Diligence and a Strong Internal Responsibility System
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October 18, 2019
In this article we review the essential concepts related to due diligence for employers, managers and supervisors, including:
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Policy and Training Review: Cannabis in the Workplace
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October 4, 2019
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, section 25(2)(h), states that employers must take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. Due diligence to protect workers and provide safe working environments, including addressing safety risks due to cannabis impairment, are a critical component of the employer’s responsibility.
68% of employers have updated alcohol and drug policies because of Canada’s legalization of Cannabis – have you? |
 Employers have the right to regulate cannabis usage at work.
Workers have the right to a safe workplace. |
