Unfortunately, even today, there are too many instances of unguarded or inadequately guarded machines in any workplace. Statistics say that approximately 18,000 lacerations, amputations, abrasions,...

After a year marked by a still-ongoing health crisis, special attention is paid to all the ways we can make our workplaces and homes cleaner and safer for our health. However, keeping everything...

International Roadcheck is an annual event that takes place over 72 hours across North America. During these three days, inspectors certified by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conduct...

Over time, your facility (or facilities) will change. Nothing is made to last forever, particularly not buildings and working equipment. The purpose of routine facility audits is to perform a...

In September 2020, the percentage of the Canadian workforce working from home had continued edging down, from 26.4% in August to 25.6%. This means that a quarter of all working Canadians are still...

Firefighters are associated with bravery and life-threatening situations. The risk of injury or death in their line of work is so high that one tiny mistake can cost them their life. Not only their...

Checklist forms are a crucial element of any inspection / audit program. They offer convenience, uniformity, easy access to information, and more.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in Ontario instructs that all workplace incidents, accidents, and even near-miss occurrences have to be reported to the Ministry of Labour and...

Reporting workplace incidents or structural hazards is required by law under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). If someone is injured or killed in the workplace, even if they weren't an...

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed in terms of public health guidelines and regulations.