The main responsibilities of a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) include: Inspecting your workplace on a regular basis Identifying potential and actual workplace hazards Getting information from your employer that relates to health and safety in your workplace Giving health and safety improvement recommendations in your workplace Being consulted about any health and safety-related [...]
Ontario Working at Heights Here are the top things that you need to know about Ontario Working at Heights training. Click on the individual links to learn more about each point. 1. According to Ontario law, anyone working on a construction project who uses fall protection equipment must take working at heights training. 2. [...]
According to The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), only the province's Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) has the authority to approve health and safety trainers. Learn more. In order for a health and safety trainer to become CPO approved, trainers need to go through a stringent approval process. Learn more. For the [...]
The following are the basic requirements that Working at Heights trainers need to adhere to (Click on the links to learn more about each requirement): 1. Follow the Legislation Requirements for Approved Trainers 2. Adhere to the Insurance Requirements for Approved Trainers 3. Provide Your Attendees with Course Information in Advance 4. Meet Specific [...]
If you work in construction or any job that involves fall protection equipment, Working at Heights (WAH) training isn’t optional — it’s the law. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) sets strict safety standards to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities related to falls. Before stepping onto a site, every worker [...]
Today we are going to give you a thorough breakdown of WHMIS symbols 2021. Acute has over 100 years of combined experience with in-house or on-site worker environmental and safety training. We want to help you get the training you need to keep your workers safe. WHMIS is a comprehensive system for providing health [...]
Today we are going to take a look at Fall Arrest Training. Acute has over 100 years of combined experience with in-house or on-site worker environmental and safety training. We want to help you get the training you need to keep your workers safe. We’ll explain what Fall Arrest Training is by answering the [...]
If you are not sure how to go about designing your own confined space rescue plan, here's a free downloadable template to help you get started. ACUTE has over 100 years of combined experience with in-house or on-site worker environmental and safety training. We want to help you keep your workers safe. You can [...]
Today we are going to give you a list of the top 9 workplace safety resources. Acute has over 100 years of combined experience with in-house or on-site worker environmental and safety training. We want to help you get the training you need to keep your workers safe. We’ll list the top workplace safety [...]
Today we are going to outline the top workplace safety tips this year. Acute has over 100 years of combined experience with in-house or on-site worker environmental and safety training. We want to help you get the training you need to keep your workers safe. We’ll list the top workplace safety tips and expand [...]
