Each June, Canada recognizes National Safety Month , a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of workplace safety...

Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder of the need to prioritize psychological well-being. However, in...

1. Spring Housekeeping: Clean, Clear, and Safe With winter winding down, the effects of salt, snow, and debris can linger—especially in...

Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act seemed to be the theme in late 2024 as the Working for Workers Five Act (Bill 190)...

In recent years, Ontario has enacted a series of legislative measures under the "Working for Workers" banner, aiming to enhance employee...

In Canada, falls continue to be the number one leading cause of fatalities in the Construction industry and here is a brief glimpse as to...

Supervisors have a difficult job and a great deal of responsibility. Balancing resources, production, quality, and yes, health and...

It’s an understatement to say that technology has changed the way we do things. Based on how we are feeling or what we see or hear, we...

Upon conviction of an offense, Occupational Health and Safety legislation in Canada provides for a range of penalties that include...

Opioid use is increasing in Canada. As it increases, so too does the number of opioid-related deaths. In 2018, 12.7% of Canadians...

As society has slowly eased into a new post-pandemic world, remote work seems to be here to stay. In fact, as of March 2021, over five...

Violence and harassment at work is a serious problem in Canada. According to Statistics Canada , 17% of all self-reported incidents of...

All fall protection was not created equal. When it comes to fall protection, there’s a hierarchy. The higher up the hierarchy, the better...

When you think about hazards in the workplace, you likely think of equipment or fall hazards. Maybe you think of less obvious hazards,...

Imagine a machine that could do the work of a lift truck  and an aerial work platform , with the added benefit of a telescopic arm....

When was the last time you looked at your health and safety board? If you can’t remember the last time, it’s probably due for a refresh....

Don’t leave the success of your Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to chance! Regular check-ins are one of the many ways that you...

Generation Z or Gen Z as they’re affectionately known, is taking the workplace by storm. To capitalize on all the great qualities that...

The thought of a surprise visit from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) is usually fraught...