Scott Caswell, Rancourt Roofing

Sep 07, 2017

I just wanted to thank you again on behalf of myself and my boss. The course yesterday was excellent and we both felt like we came away with a better understanding of the OHSA as well as how liability and due diligence play a role in the work that we perform. Construction is a tricky business with everything that can occur on a job site and we feel the more informed, trained, and educated we are the better off we will be in being able to handle those situations which we hope never arise…. Once again thank you very much and have a great day!

JHSC, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Safety Culture, Safety Training

Are Naloxone Kits Required in the Workplace?

Jan 31, 2023 -

Are Naloxone Kits Required in the Workplace? As part of a news release by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) on Dec. 14th, 2022, it was announced that commencing June 1st, 2023, employers must provide naloxone in the workplace if specific circumstances prevail. From this announcement, Ontario businesses were left questioning […]

Opinion

Taking a Break

Jul 13, 2022 -

When was the last time you actually decompressed? Literally – took a moment with absolutely no distraction. No sound, light or any other environmental noise to interfere with your breathing and thought pattern. Just a dedicated focus on your mind, body and soul, concentrating on each breath as you inhale and exhale. I write this […]

Safety Culture

Is Silence Golden?

Jun 16, 2022 -

Health and safety is one of those topics that exist, but how many people actually discuss the subject during their day-to-day work life? Is it becoming more prominent in the last few years? Absolutely! But it is still something that we find is NOT largely discussed. As an employee at a company which provides health […]

Safety Culture

Perspective – A Journey Towards Workplace Health and Safety

Apr 22, 2022 -

I have been involved with workplace health and safety for over 20 years, and during this time I have advised many people on the reasons why workplace safety is so important. I have had some great successes in doing this, but I have also met a lot of resistance to the idea of change. During […]

Human Resources, Safety Culture

Under Pressure!

Mar 28, 2022 -

Greetings, readers – I was asked to write a blog for your enjoyment – “Pressure to get work done.” Now when I saw the topic in my inbox, I’m not going to lie; I heard a bass line in the background – cue Queen and Bowie! Is it stuck in your head now? You’re welcome. […]

Human Resources, JHSC, Safety Culture, Safety Training

Why Human Resources and Health and Safety are Essential Partners

Feb 23, 2022 -

As I approach my 5th anniversary at Industrial Safety Trainers, I am starting to reflect on how my career has been going. You know there is a reason why recruiters always ask where you see yourself in 5 years – it’s about career goals. So, time for some personal reflection. As a Certified Human Resources […]