Safety First Consulting Safety Blog

  • Bill 132 Changes to Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation

    September 1, 2016

    On September 8, 2016 Bill 132, an update to Ontario’s sexual violence and harassment legislation becomes law.

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  • Transitioning from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 – Global Harmonized System

    August 24, 2016

    As many of you know Canada has begun its transition to the new international standards as part of the Global Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

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  • Changes in Health and Safety Legislation

    August 18, 2016

    New Noise Regulations have been extended to affect all workplaces covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This came into effect July 1, 2016.

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  • WSIB Appeals

    June 29, 2016

    If the WSIB makes a decision about a claim which you do not agree with you have the opportunity to ask for a reconsideration and/or file an appeal.

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  • Safety First Community Involvement

    June 2, 2016

    Through community involvement we hope to inspire, and be a part of, the change towards a safer work environment for everyone.

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