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Good Policies Without Implementation Are Worse than Useless

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:09:21 +0000

One of the most fundamental components of any effective OHS system is the creation of safety rules or procedures that address the hazards in that particular workplace. But simply creating safety rules isn’t enough even if those rules are ... Related posts:

New Incident Reporting Policy

Robin L. Barton — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:29:37 +0000

The WSIB released a new incident reporting policy. Employers must report a work-related incident to the WSIB if they learn that a worker requires healthcare and/or: Is absent from regular work Earns less than regular pay for regular work Requires modified work at less than regular pay Requires modified ... Related posts:

Workwell Audit Policy Revised

Robin L. Barton — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:28:42 +0000

Under a revised Workwell Audit policy, the WSIB may increase or decrease the premiums otherwise payable by a particular employer in such circumstances as it considers appropriate, including the following: If, in the opinion of the WSIB, the employer has not taken sufficient precautions to prevent ... Related posts:

First Aid in the Workplace Bulletin Updated

Robin L. Barton — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:13:02 +0000

The government updated its workplace health and safety bulletin, First Aid in the Workplace: Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement & Agreement on Internal Trade. The updated bulletin affects employers and workplace first aiders who work in more than one province or territory. Related posts:May 4: ... Related posts:

Fire Safety Concerns Over Grow Operations

Robin L. Barton — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:10:30 +0000

Fire chiefs in BC and ON are concerned about how licensed medical marijuana growers are growing their pot. For example, grow operations often have unsafe electrical wiring and improperly store volatile chemicals. The chiefs argue that legal growing operations should be inspected for the safety ... Related posts:

Disabled Individuals

Robin L. Barton — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:32:19 +0000

That’s when the province’s accessibility standard for customer service took effect. The standard applies to public sector organizations, such as government ministries, hospitals, schools, municipalities and other public sector organizations, and requires them to make sure their services are accessible to the disabled by: Training staff ... Related posts:

Ergonomics

Robin L. Barton — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:28:25 +0000

WorkSafeNB released a new guide for employers, workers and JHSCs on ergonomics and musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Related posts:NEW BUNSWICK Ergonomics Requirements Ergonomics Requirements Related posts:

YOUNG WORKER PROTECTIONS

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Here’s how the laws in your province or territory protect young workers

FARMING-RELATED SAFETY REGULATIONS

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Here’s what you need to know about how your province or territory addresses farm safety and hazards:

THE YEAR IN COMPLIANCE C-45 Makes Its Debut, Fines Grow and OHS Laws Play Catch Up with the 21st Century

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

The biggest headline of 2008 was the first conviction of a corporation under C-45. However, the size of a headline isn’t always the best way to judge the significance of historic events. So even though the conviction of the Québec manufacturer Transpavé for criminal negligence under C-45 is what people will remember, it’s the smaller events that didn’t make national headlines that will ultimately define the significance of the year in compliance.