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In this section you can find valuable information on how to render your workplace accident free and improve health and safety of your employees. 

Health & Safety

What To Do When You Get a Stop Work Order

October 03, 2011

When an inspector from the Ministry of Labour issues a stop work order either on a piece of machinery or for a department or the whole organisation, the work is disrupted. Making a fit about it will take you nowhere. You need to know how to deal with the situation and the inspectors.

Will Your Safety Harness Kill you?

September 01, 2011

Safety harnesses as much as they can save lives, they can also kill you. The problem is known as "suspension trauma" caused by orthostatic incompetence.

Injuries to Non-employees Must Be Reported

August 01, 2011

While before only injuries to employees had to be reported, the recent court judgement will have a far reaching effect on the responsibilities of employers to report injuries

Bill 160 Receives Royal Assent

July 01, 2011

The Bill amends both the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with changes for you - the employer. These changes are briefly explained in this article.

What Constitutes a Workplace Accident?

June 01, 2011

Every jurisdiction in Canada has a workers' compensation system that provides benefits and services to workers who sustain a workplace injury or occupational illness. The difference rests in determining what constitutes a workplace accident.

Six Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

May 02, 2011

Heart attacks often come without warning, and although it's well documented, there are certain triggers that can set off a heart attack. This article explains the latest findings of heart attack triggers.

Due Diligence - Have You Done Your Part?

April 01, 2011

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers have many duties, responsibilities and obligations; one of which is due diligence. Have you done your part to avoid costly penalties?

Repetitive Strain Injury - When the Pains and Strains Remain

March 04, 2011

With winter almost over and construction picking up in the months to come, contractors are slowly starting to build up their teams with employees who might have performed less physical and repetitive tasks in winter. This article talks about repetitive strain injuries in the workplace and actions to control them.