Safety First Consulting Safety Blog

  • What is the importance and benefit of health and safety in the workplace?

    October 24, 2016

    All workplaces have hazards and risks, this is why it is so important to incorporate training into all health and safety initiatives. This will help prevent workplace accidents and illnesses.

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  • Investigate Every Accident

    October 17, 2016

    Whenever an accident occurs on site, it is imperative that a thorough investigation is completed and documented.

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  • Ministry of Labour (MOL) Chemical Handling Blitz

    September 30, 2016

    From September 19 to October 31, Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspectors will focus on chemical handling to check that employers have taken the proper steps to protect workers from chemical hazards.

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  • 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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