1. AEDs Save Lives First and foremost, Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. There isn’t a national statistic yet on how many lives are saved each year, but in 2012, American Airlines celebrated 83 people being saved in the first […]

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Book your upcoming on-site safety training before 30 March 2017 and receive a 20% discount on all courses. combine two 1/2 day training programs and receive a reduced day rate with savings up to 50%. Contact us today at 226 […]

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Jump Start your WSIB year off on the right foot with 15 Cost Avoidance strategies! With the many potential changes being discussed at the WSIB to policies, classification and experience rating, we wish to reiterate to all employers that now […]

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“When it comes to addressing ergonomic issues, small business employers tell us they face three big challenges: cost, time, and resources. ‘This is why I can’t do it,’ they say. “These are very real challenges for businesses of any size,” […]

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On March 31, 2015, the WSIB released its long-awaited Rate Framework Reform Proposal (“the Proposal”).  Following its release, the WSIB engaged in a consultation process with stakeholders, including employers, employer associations, injured workers and labour groups. On December 1, 2015, […]

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September 8, 2016, now looms for employers as the date for compliance with recently passed Bill 132 amendments to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”). The amendments stand to dramatically change how workplace harassment is addressed in Ontario.  New OHSA […]

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Anaphylaxis in the Workplace Anthony was climbing a ladder when he accidentally disturbed a nest of angry hornets. He was stung several times and when his throat began to tighten and he had trouble breathing, he knew he was in […]

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WSIB statements 101: What you don’t know can cost you With the amount of effort companies spend on health and safety programs, it might be surprising to know that many organizations don’t bother paying attention to their statement of claim […]

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Running a business, either big or small, is a busy venture and it can be hard to cover all bases. Fire safety is particularly important to understand and prevention is key. Here we will go briefly review the potential hazards […]

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Double Jeopardy Also Applies to Employee Discipline   The recent Ontario decision of Garreton v. Complete Innovations Inc.[1] from earlier this year.  While an interesting read for a number of employment reasons, it is a good reminder to employers that “double […]

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