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According to a report, one in three Canadians struggles with their mental health. The report is hardly surprising. Since the pandemic, people have suffered personal loss and experienced financial difficulties, with prolonged isolation and uncertainty leading to an increase in depression, anxiety, addictions, and thoughts of self-harm. Even before the pandemic, though, mental health was...

As an employer, you have a legal obligation to take all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe workplace for your employees. This includes identifying seasonal hazards and taking steps to reduce related risks. Ignoring winter hazards could lead to injuries, absences, lost-time compensation claims, and even litigation. We recommend that you review and update your...

The bleak and dreary winter weather affects everyone’s mood. The winter cold and shorter days, however, are much harder on those who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. It usually appears in late fall...

Wildfire smoke is a seasonal health hazard that employers should be prepared for, especially if their business requires outdoor work. Wildfires are common typically between May and September. Not only do they cause widespread damage to life and property, but smoke from wildfires can also travel great distances and affect air quality in surrounding areas....

Under the Occupational Health and Safety laws, it is the employer’s general duty to take all reasonable precautions for the health and safety of their employees. This includes protecting staff working in hot conditions from heat stress and heat stroke.   Given the high temperatures southern regions of Canada experience during summer, it is important that...