Spring Workplace Safety Tips for Ontario Workplaces
As winter ends and temperatures rise, spring introduces new workplace hazards that employers and workers must manage. Changing weather conditions, melting snow, and increased outdoor work activities can all create safety risks. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) (OHSA), employers are required to take every reasonable precaution to protect workers and provide proper information, instruction, and supervision regarding [...]
National Ladder Safety Month March 2026
Every step matters—from step stools to extension ladders, safety starts before your feet leave the ground. Ladders are a common tool in both workplaces and homes—but they’re also a leading cause of serious injuries. Each year, more than 100 lives are lost due to ladder-related incidents, and thousands more people experience injuries that can permanently impact their ability to work [...]
Confirm that critical safety systems are current, documented, and implemented in the field
Start the Year Strong. Start the Year Safe. As construction activity ramps up in the new year, MLITSD inspection initiatives and IHSA guidance continue to focus on employer due diligence, equipment safety, emergency preparedness, and supervisor competency. January is the right time to confirm that critical safety systems are current, documented, and implemented in the field. --- Key IHSA and [...]
AED Requirements On Construction Sites Law Starting January 1 2026
1. Ontario Regulation 213/91 is amended by adding the following section: This Regulation comes into force on January 1, 2026 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 27.1 (1) Where twenty or more workers are regularly employed at a project, the constructor shall ensure that a defibrillator is installed and maintained at the project and that the requirements set out in this section are satisfied. (2) [...]
Don’t Get Frostbitten: A Guide to Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
Don't Get Frostbitten: A Guide to Prevention, Signs, and Treatment As the temperatures plummet, winter enthusiasts, outdoor workers, and even those just running errands are exposed to the risks of cold-related injuries. One of the most serious is frostbite, a condition that occurs when skin and underlying tissues freeze. Knowing how to prevent it, recognize the warning signs, and treat [...]
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