Small businesses often have this assumption that a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PHSR) is only for large-scale industrial facilities. However, Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) mandates that any workplace with potential safety risks—such as machine hazards, or exposure to flammable substances — must undergo a PHSR in Ontario, Canada, before operations begin. [...]
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 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 [...]
