Health and safety consultants in Ontario can play a critical role in helping employers comply with the changes to the OHSA. With their expertise, they can help employers develop effective health and safety programs, conduct workplace reviews, and address any health and safety concerns that arise. Therefore, it is highly recommended that employers seek the [...]
If your business works in the production industry, you likely have a variety of machinery and equipment. Depending on the products and goods you make, some of this equipment can pose hazards. As a company, you need to do your part to protect employees and safeguard them against injuries. One effective way to do this [...]
An effective health and safety program must include workplace policies that clearly communicate the employer’s commitment to a healthy and safe workforce. But even workplace health and safety policies often need an update, change, or modification authorized by senior management. As a result of industry trends, it’s important to follow the proper procedures to establish [...]
According to research, about 23% of companies lack the necessary policies to execute safety procedures properly. For instance, in food processing, some existing safety policies may not address every requirement under the OHS Act. In Ontario, workplace health and safety have become a necessity for businesses in food processing, preservation, and manufacturing. But the lack [...]
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 [...]
Regardless of the type of work you perform, safety should also be at the forefront of everything you do. Nothing matters more than employees staying free from injury and illness on the job. Of course, some industries are more prone to accidents and incidents than others. For example, if you work in a production or [...]
