Recently, there have been several developments in safety equipment. Some protective equipment comes with sensors, allowing safety officers and managers to gain information on the safety practices done. There are a lot of safety advancements that have been introduced in the market. Although these do not guarantee 100% protection, they can make the workplaces better. The sensors also give the […]
Making Sure that Campuses Are Safe as Canadian Students Return to School During the Pandemic
Since fall is just around the corner, Canadians have another issue to deal with amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several concerns over the recovery from this and the actions to be done on campuses before students return to school. These concerns are discussed so that there is more awareness about the protocols in universities. As a result, these institutions […]
The Launch of a Virtual Event by a Telehealth Company
SWORD Health or SWORD, a provider of digital musculoskeletal therapy, introduced a virtual event so that Benefit leaders from across the globe can find it easy to attend conferences that interest them for the benefit of the employees and the health of the digital industry. SessionBot, the virtual event’s name, aims to conduct online sessions and conferences about employee benefits […]
Ontario Spends on Safety and Health for Indigenous Workers
Ontario is planning to spend more than $280,000 to give appropriate programs and training for the Nokiiwin Tribal Council. These programs and training focus on protecting the people’s safety and health, especially among the First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. The minister of energy, northern development and mines, and minister of Indigenous affairs want to focus on the safety and […]
The Government of Ontario to Invest Over $2M for Training Projects
The Ministry of Labor, Training, and Skills Development of Ontario is planning to invest in different skills development programs. They plan to start in the Brantford region where more than $700,000 in the “Construct Your Career” program will be invested by SkillsAdvance. The project wants to help workers in preparing to take on construction jobs. They also aim to assist […]
Focus on PPE and Protection Against Fall
The CCOHS or the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes working at tall places as a workplace where someone could fall and get injured from a certain distance. Some instances include falling from a roof, step ladder, or an open hole on the floor or ground. Protection may also be required when working on a vat, bin, open-top […]
Construction Safety Online Materials You Can Get for Free
The ASSP or the American Society of Safety Professionals said that they would be introducing an online library filled with resources about construction safety this week. From this library, people can access different educational resources. ASSP aims to reach as many health and safety professionals across the globe. They believe that construction and bulldozing sites are one of the most […]
More Cybersecurity Woes as Telework Rises Because of the Pandemic
Many employers worry about safety online since most employees work from their homes. This is one of the major concerns of employers, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Since employees have to use their personal internet to connect to their work servers, employers worry that personal internet is not as safe as the office internet. Bloomberg added that workers […]
How Food Safety Is Handled During the Pandemic
The food industry in Canada has a big responsibility, especially now considering that several months have passed since the pandemic. Have there been significant changes in Canada’s food industry? Have there been improvements implemented? Are there actions that can be taken to improve safety worldwide? These are the questions constantly asked by the public. Even though it shows in recent […]
Ontario Governments Giving Aid to Local Business in Fighting COVID-19
The government of Ontario is allocating more than $700,000 from the Ontario Together Fund. This is to give aid to 2 local businesses to make hand sanitizers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the city. More than $450,000 from the funds will be given to Dairy Distillery. It is a startup business based in Almonte that manufactures alcohol […]