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Jeff Thorne
Jan 154 min read
3 Things to Implement When Working at Heights
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...
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Jeff Thorne
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Safety Fundamentals for the Supervisor
Supervisors have a difficult job and a great deal of responsibility. Balancing resources, production, quality, and yes, health and...
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Jeff Thorne
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Social Media and Health and Safety
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...
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Jeff Thorne
Sep 16, 20242 min read
“Times are Changing”
Upon conviction of an offense, Occupational Health and Safety legislation in Canada provides for a range of penalties that include...
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Jeff Thorne
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Naloxone at Work – Understanding Your Obligation FREE Reporting Suspected Impairment Tool Included!
Opioid use is increasing in Canada. As it increases, so too does the number of opioid-related deaths. In 2018, 12.7% of Canadians...
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Jeff Thorne
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Disconnecting from Work. What you need to know about Bill 27: The Working for Workers Act
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...
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Jeff Thorne
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Recognizing Violence and Harassment Hazards at Work
Violence and harassment at work is a serious problem in Canada. According to Statistics Canada , 17% of all self-reported incidents of...
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Jeff Thorne
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Fall Protection: The Hierarchy of Controls
All fall protection was not created equal. When it comes to fall protection, there’s a hierarchy. The higher up the hierarchy, the better...
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Jeff Thorne
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Burnout is a Workplace Safety Hazard
When you think about hazards in the workplace, you likely think of equipment or fall hazards. Maybe you think of less obvious hazards,...
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Jeff Thorne
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Your Telehandler Need-to-Know
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....
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Jeff Thorne
Aug 16, 20233 min read
What’s on YOUR Health and Safety Board?
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....
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Jeff Thorne
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Check In with the JHSC!
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...
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Jeff Thorne
Mar 8, 20235 min read
Is your organization ready to welcome Gen Z into the workplace?
Generation Z or Gen Z as they’re affectionately known, is taking the workplace by storm. To capitalize on all the great qualities that...
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Jeff Thorne
Mar 8, 20234 min read
Are you ready for an unscheduled Ministry inspection?
The thought of a surprise visit from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) is usually fraught...
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