July Newsletter
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] A full list of what’s allowed when Ontario enters Step 2 of reopening June 30 Ontarians could get professional haircuts for the first time in months as of Wednesday, June […]
Interpreting Drug and Alcohol Test Results
How Hard Can It Be? Drug and alcohol testing is commonly performed post incident and for cause (when there is a reasonable suspicion that a worker is under the influence) Most often, alcohol is tested using a standard breathalyzer and results are either clearly above the allowable limit or not. If the results are above […]
June Newsletter
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Ontario COVID-19 – Can Your Company Work This Season? On April 16th the Ontario government issued a list of sites & projects that are deemed essential. These lists were announced […]
April Newsletter
Are weed breathalyzers just around the corner? The legalization of marijuana spreading across the world, and has had an impact in the workplace. The ability to effectively ensure the safety of workers and all involved has decreased. But through the last couple of years, there have been numerous companies working to develop a breathalyzer that […]
Scientists Fear Pandemic’s ‘Hyper-Hygiene’ Could Have Long Term Health Impacts
The good news is that frequent hand-washing, masks and physical distancing work. Falling daily COVID-19 case counts in Ontario and across Canada testify to that. The bad news? Being hyper vigilant about hygiene could have some serious health consequences down the road. In a paper published in January, members of the Canadian Institute For Advanced […]
COVID-19 Outbreak at Canada Post Facility
Multiple news outlets are reporting on a COVID-19 outbreak at a Canada Post facility in Mississauga, ON. CBC reports that due to the ongoing outbreak, on Friday, Jan. 22, 350 employees and contractors working the same shift at the facility were told to leave and self-isolate at home for the mandatory 14 days. Furthermore, they […]
Ontario to Increase Workplace Inspections Amid COVID-19 Threat
The provincial government announced that it would be increasing workplace inspections in an effort to tackle the current threat of COVID-19. It announced that these inspections would start on January 16 and continue throughout the weekend. The Ontarian government said that around 50 ministry inspectors as well as local bylaw and police officers would be […]
Strong Focus on Health & Safety Will Move Us Forward in 2021
On March 11 of last year, occupational health and safety suddenly became a hot topic in every business when the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. Many organizations, including our own, had to scramble to understand the risks and adapt. In 2021, employers will continue to pivot to address new information […]
Leading Indicators: A Guide to Success
What exactly are key performance indicators (KPIs)? And how can they help you and your management team to set realistic goals and enhance performance? These are questions that many organizations are facing in 2020. These indicators are necessary in any industry – including occupational health and safety. It can be confusing for organizations to navigate, […]
Everything You Need To Know About Hand Protection
Gloves have been a constant throughout history, from factory workers in the Industrial Revolution to doctors and surgeons in the late 19th century. And that’s probably for the best because, in the workplace, hands are among the body parts most at risk of injury. Indeed, workers’ hands face a number of hazards: cuts, abrasions, heat […]
