Besides heat stress and sun exposure, summer insects are another safety hazard you must protect your outdoor workers from. Common summer pests include ticks, mosquitoes, and stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, and ants. Ticks may be carriers of Lyme disease and other bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Mosquitoes, too, can carry infections such as...
The wait is over. As more people became fully vaccinated across Canada, the public had been waiting for new guidance on what those who’ve received their second dose can and cannot do. The Canadian government has now released its new health and safety guidelines for the fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, and unvaccinated. After more than a year of heavy restrictions, it is natural to hope...
If your employees perform work tasks that are repetitive, or involve awkward postures or use of high force, they may be at risk of developing repetitive strain injuries. What are repetitive strain injuries? Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) or musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries to soft tissues, such as tendons, muscles, nerves, joints, that develop over...
Prolonged exposure to excessive noise in the workplace can cause hearing loss. Noise induced-hearing loss is a major occupational health and safety issue, especially in industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining. As the employer, it is your duty to take all reasonable steps to provide a safe workplace for your staff. If your employees are...
Since the COVID-19 vaccine shot is not mandatory, employers may ask their staff to voluntarily disclose if they’ve received the vaccination. For employers, keeping track of vaccinated staff is crucial. It’ll help decide what health and safety measures to implement in the workplace on reopening. If daily public dealings are part of your work, it’ll also...
Even at the peak of the pandemic, essential workers were going to work every day. They have been putting their lives at risk to provide critical services to their communities. If you operate an essential business, you may be all too familiar with the psychological strain involved. Dealing with a distraught public during a deadly...
Video calls are an indispensable part of our remote work routines. Chances are that you may be spending a significant portion of your work hours in virtual meetings. Even outside of work, it is video conferencing that makes it convenient for us to stay connected to our family and friends during the pandemic. However, being...
Ontario has increased its health and safety inspection blitzes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In retail alone, inspectors have visited more than 2,308 big-box stores and other essential businesses. Till February 10, 2021, 218 tickets had been issued during 16 inspection campaigns. Workplace safety has never been more crucial than at present. As your business deals with the...
