Many workplaces in many different fields contain areas that are considered "confined spaces." Confined spaces have limited entry and exit points and were not necessarily designed with human entry in mind. However, they are just large enough for workers to access. Confined spaces can be extremely dangerous, as excessive heat, toxic gasses, and even explosive atmospheres [...]
With workplaces being bombarded with information, safety precautions, and guidelines, it's easy to get overwhelmed and not truly know what the basics of workplace safety are. Here are the top seven workplace safety tips, regardless of your industry. Be aware of your surroundings Keep correct posture to protect your back Inform your supervisors of [...]
Working At Heights can be hazardous even for an experienced worker. Proper training in this area is beneficial to any person who may be exposed to fall hazards. With so much information available, this page is designed to be a complete resource for all of your Working At Heights needs, questions, and information. ACUTE's Working At Heights [...]
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 [...]
