As of June 15,2010 workplaces must have a Workplace Violence and Harrassment plan and policies in place.
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act came into effect on June 20
th, 2011. The purpose of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act is to protect the public by addressing or preventing dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada. If you are a manufacturer, importer, retailer, advertiser, product tester or product packager of a consumer product, this act applies to you.
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
Members are being contacted by WSPS. This is a new health and safety non - profit organization associated with the Ontario Ministry of Labour- and a Health & Safety Ontario partner. They provide health and safety compliance to companies and training.
Working in hot weather or anytime of year if working with or in a hot environment can cause heat stress. There are some precautions that should be taken.
As of July 1, 2010 a revised Occupational Health and Safety Act must be posted in your workplace.
Printed as a small green book it must be posted in the workplace where all employees can read it.
The Ministry of Labour provides information on mandatory posting and training requirements required by your business.
CFIB's Occupational Health and Safety Bulletin is very informative and goes into detail why health and safety is an important issue for owners, employers, directors, managers and supervisors.
