Safety Brings a Competitive Advantage for Small Businesses Sep 01, 2017 Uncategorised By demonstrating a genuine commitment to workers’ safety, you show that you value them. Read more.
Uncategorised Day of Mourning, April 28 Apr 27, 2018 - Every 30 seconds, somewhere in the world, a worker dies. The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th was established to remember those lost and strive to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries. This day was first established in 1991 and has now spread across 80 countries worldwide. In 2012, 306 workers […]
Uncategorised Health and Safety- Duties of an Employer Apr 24, 2018 - As a business owner, have you taken a close look at the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and figured out what you are responsible for? Health and Safety in the workplace is everyone’s business, and as such you should understand all duties the Ministry of Labour (MOL) expects employers to uphold. OHSA […]
Uncategorised MOL SAFETY BLITZES – 2017/2018 Sep 01, 2017 - As the MOL does various times a year, and as part of the province’s “Safe at Work Ontario” strategy, Safety Blitzes for 2017/2018 are being planned out and you can find what’s on the agenda by clicking here for more info. Your business may be affected. You need to ensure your company is meeting compliance to these […]
Uncategorised HEARING CONSERVATION – IST FORMS A NEW PARTNERSHIP! - Did you know that one of the MOL’s provincial initiatives currently until March 31, 2018 is to reduce noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) across all sectors? NIHL is a serious and ongoing occupational disease that can often take years to develop. There is no cure, however it can be prevented by eliminating or controlling noise […]
Uncategorised Big thank you once again to Mr. Hooper, and the Co-op & High Skills Major students at Nantyr Shores Secondary School - The card reads: “We greatly appreciate your dedication and commitment to supporting the students from Nanyr Shores Secondary School. Without your support, the experiences our students have, and our entire program would not be possible. Treats supplied by the Nanyr Shores Hospitality Program.”
Uncategorised Working at Heights Certification Deadline Extended to October 1 2017! - Please be advised that the mandatory certification deadline for Working at Heights training has been extended to October 1, 2017, under certain circumstances. Read more about it from this notice via the Ministry of Labour: Click here for details.