Are you an Ontario-based employer trying to understand provincial workplace safety governing bodies and requirements? Knowing your obligations and ensuring compliance can be challenging. Read on to find out what you need to know to protect your workers.
Tag : Occupational Health and Safety
Common OHS Risks, Challenges, and Compliance Regulations in the Territories, Canada
This article covers the common OHS risks, challenges, and compliance regulations to help employers in the territories stay on top of their OHS responsibilities and ensure their workplace campaigns are safe and effective.
Trends in Occupational Testing & the Food Manufacturing, Packing, and Transportation Sector
The pandemic and subsequent supply chain crisis have brought the relationship between food security and worker health into sharp focus. Delivering global food security means keeping workers healthy, and unfortunately, in several vital areas, food manufacturing, packing and transportation sector employees are at risk.
Common OHS Risks, Challenges, and Compliance Regulations in British Columbia (BC), Canada
Learn the most common risks, challenges, and compliance requirements related to occupational health and safety in BC
Common OHS Risks, Challenges, and Compliance Regulations in Alberta, Canada
Occupational testing is a practical and effective prevention strategy employers can implement regarding Alberta’s specific needs. This article will look at Alberta’s top economic sectors, prevalent work-related injuries, and recommendations for occupational tests in this province.
Leading Causes of Workplace Injuries and Fatalities in Texas State
As one of the most highly-populated States, Texas has a high incidence of injuries and fatalities, year after year. This article examines the Texas data compared to other States and explores the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in Texas.
The Top 6 Reasons Employers Use Occupational Testing
At SureHire, our experts are frequently asked when employers should test their employees. Of course, keeping employees and the public safe are the main reasons to test, but there are many scenarios that might prompt an employer to complete occupational testing. Here are 6 of the most common reasons for initiating occupational health testing.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in the Forestry and Agriculture Industry
The forestry and agriculture industry is a high-risk sector for occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL). This article explores the risks for NIHL in forestry and agriculture and what employers can do to minimize them.
Impact of Occupational Testing on North American Health and Safety Culture: Mining
Despite advancements in mine safety, mining remains a dangerous business. One of the primary reasons for that is human error. Occupational testing can help prevent and address human error by identifying risk factors and unsafe behaviours.
Impact of Occupational Testing on North American Health and Safety Culture: Forestry & Agriculture
In recent years, interventions, including occupational testing and safety education and training, have significantly reduced the number of fatalities and injuries in the agricultural industry. But there is more work to be done. Farming remains dangerous work.
