Do you have unanswered questions regarding Working At Heights (WAH) Ontario requirements? This page is here to help you know what you need to work safely at heights. With new Working At Heights legislation and requirements come new questions. If you have more questions or would like information about Working At Heights training, contact ACUTE [...]
Many workplaces require some level of WHMIS training. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. WHMIS training courses provide workers, employers, and supervisors with relevant information under WHMIS 1988 and 2015 about the safe handling, storage, and usage of hazardous materials in the workplace. A common WHMIS related question that regularly gets asked is, [...]
Managing safety in any workplace is important for keeping everyone – from workers to clients to supervisors – safe. This chapter of the Safety Manager Series will explain how to reduce unsafe acts in the workplace. Employees and managers alike have the potential to create and maintain a workplace where safety is the top priority. [...]
Oftentimes in workplaces health and safety get overlooked. For employers in Ontario looking to ensure their employees' safety training, there are a lot of bases to cover. If you're feeling overwhelmed or if you are not sure where to begin, look no further. Are you a new health and safety manager or part of a [...]
Why are health and safety important in the workplace? At the end of the day, there are three important reasons why organizations should care about health and safety: it's regulated, it will cost all companies time and resources either for preventative measures or reactionary measures that impact their brand and the people, and finally, [...]
Managing safety in any workplace is important for keeping everyone, from workers to clients to supervisors, safe. Often times, workplaces can be hostile or unhealthy for employees due to a variety of reasons and the employer may not even be aware. The first step is understanding what a hostile work situation is, then how [...]
Managing safety in any workplace is important for keeping everyone, from workers to clients to supervisors, safe. With the new Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act in Ontario, there is a lot for employers and business owners to know. Some of the key aspects of the Act affect call-in and on-call employees, equal pay for casual, part-time, and [...]
Our Health and Safety Manager series focuses on the key areas that will make safety managers successful. We help you level the playing field so your team has the best access to health and safety resources. Join our Zero Ontario initiative in making Ontario a zero incident province. Contact the experts at ACUTE today [...]
Why is health and safety important in the workplace? By prioritizing health and safety, businesses can reduce accidents, injuries, and illnesses, leading to increased productivity,improved morale, and a positive company culture. Here are a few great reasons. Click on each one to learn more. Health and Safety Makes a Workplace More Successful Health and Safety is Heavily Regulated Health [...]
Managing safety in any workplace is important for keeping everyone – from workers to clients to supervisors – safe. In Ontario, there are workplace safety equipment grants to help keep employees and managers safe. A safer working environment requires everyone to be on board. If you are a manager or supervisor, you need to protect [...]
