MOL Releases Data Analysis on Falls & Fatalities From Heights
Falls from heights continue to be a major cause of injury and death in Ontario workplaces. What are the root causes of falls from heights? To answer this question, the ministry analyzed the prosecution files which are prepared by ministry
Here’s Why Doug Ford’s Changes to Ontario’s Apprenticeship Rules Could Mean More Workplace Injuries
January 13, 2019 Ontario is moving towards the same model as BC where injuries in skilled trades are four times higher than the national average Will Doug Ford’s new apprenticeship rules lead to more workplace injuries? Ontario’s business lobby, including the Ontario Chamber of
Your Winter 2019 edition of the Labour-Management Network e-News
Welcome to the 2019 Winter Edition of Network e-News In an effort to emphasize the important and outstanding work undertaken by the volunteer members of the IHSA Labour-Management Network, this edition of Network e-News focuses on a sampling of the important
Construction Program Coordinator’s Report
Attached are the comments of the MoL’s Acting Co-ordinator of the Construction Health and Safety Program, Vince Iacolino, that were sent to you earlier this week as part of the MoL’s monthly report to the Provincial Labour Management Health and
Monthly MoL Report to the PLMHSC
Good Morning Directors, COOs and Associates, I’m pleased to provide you with the Ministry of Labour’s monthly report to the Provincial labour-Management Health and Safety Committee which will be presented at tomorrow’s meeting. Download the PDF file here ian Ian Cunningham President
Ontario Ministry of Labour What’s New – December 2018
Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act On December 6, the government announced a number of legislative, regulatory and program changes, and it introduced Bill 66, the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act. If passed, Bill 66 would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the
Canada: The 5 Hottest Human Resources Questions About Cannabis
The holidays bring lots of holiday joy - and some holiday headaches for human resources professionals and employers. And this year's legalization of recreational cannabis use is fuelling lots of HR questions. The hottest one of the season: do employers
Monthly Ministry of Labour Report | December 2018
Please read the December 2018 Monthly Ministry of Labour Report here: MOL PLMHSC December 2018 [PDF]
In a Flash | Random Drug and Alcohol Testing is a Go at Suncor Worksites in the Oil Sands
Safety matters. Controlling impairment as a potential hazard has evidently continued to be a priority for Suncor even with the energy sector under pressure on multiple fronts. It has been a long road for Suncor to reach an agreement with
Complimentary Webinar – You’ve Had a Workplace Accident! Managing the OHS Risk – Coast to Coast
Thursday, January 24, 2019 | 12:00pm to 2:00pm, EST Serious and fatal accidents, and even high risk violations of OHS laws, can happen in the "safest" of workplaces, and at any time. Are your human resources, health and safety and frontline