As someone who works in a provincially regulated businesses in Canada, you have both rights and responsibilities. The same applies to employers. Some of the most important responsibilities of employers involve implementing and enforcing an Ontario workplace health and safety program. Employer Responsibilities A program for workplace health and safety in Ontario benefits employees in [...]
In Canada, business owners, employers, and lessees not only need to understand the PSR but also implement and enforce it. Only then can they expect workers to comply with the rules and codes. However, it’s just as important for engineers who perform a pre-startup safety review to fully understand the process. Protecting Companies and Employees [...]
There’s potential exposure to a range of hazards in the aerospace industry, both in internal and external environments. It’s important to manage such hazards and devise solutions to mitigate associated exposure with the help of an expert. To ensure workplace health and safety in Ontario, many aviation and aerospace companies have begun to invest in [...]
Various business activities, including manufacturing and transportation, contribute to Canada’s carbon footprint. To reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, many companies have taken a greener approach. Safety consultants in Toronto recommend awareness and training programs for a productive workplace. The guide below can help you understand the importance of safety consultants in organizations. Safety Consultants Assist [...]
Pre-startup safety review works toward safety before the onset of a new process or update. But due to time constraints or budget pressure, you may skip a few key elements of PSR. A poorly conducted PSR can cause major issues, which is often a result of negligence. To avoid common PSR oversights, you need the [...]
In your business, precision, accuracy, and speed are also vital components of success. To produce quality products for your customers, you need skilled workers, good processes, and reliable machinery. If any of these facets are not performing well, your operations will suffer. In addition, the absence of these elements can compromise safety. This is where [...]
When a person looks for a place to work, there are many crucial elements to consider. The prospective employee wants to do something he or she can enjoy and excel in. But perhaps most critically, the individual needs to know that this environment will be safe. Workers should know that even if there are serious [...]
According to Section 7 of Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, some companies in Ontario need a professional review. Performed by a qualified engineer, this pertains to industrial structures, protective element processes, and apparatuses. Commonly referred to as a PHSR, this ensures compliance with current health and safety standards. A Breakdown of the Pre-Start Health [...]
One of the best ways to enhance workplace health and safety is to have an assessment done of the work environment. More specifically, Ontario business owners need to take advantage of a pre-start health and safety review, also referred to as a PHSR. What Is a PHSR? Ontario businesses need to have a pre-startup safety [...]
Especially in the manufacturing, processing, and materials handling industries, employees need to feel safe while on the job. By creating a healthy and safe work environment, you’ll probably notice a few positive changes. That includes improved morale, higher production, and fewer mistakes. To achieve this goal, incorporate a workplace health and safety program into your [...]
