The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is the foundational legislation that establishes workplace safety rights, duties, and enforcement mechanisms for employers, supervisors, and workers across the province. Enacted in 1979 and continuously updated to reflect emerging hazards and industry practices, the OHSA sets minimum standards for workplace health and safety and empowers the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training […]
High risk industries in Canada expose workers to elevated dangers that require specialized safety protocols and comprehensive protective measures. In 2026, identifying these sectors remains critical for organizations developing targeted health and safety programs that address sector-specific hazards. Understanding which industries carry the highest workplace risks starts with examining injury statistics, fatality rates, and lost-time claim data. Construction, manufacturing, transportation, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]