Safety First Consulting Safety Blog

  • National Day of Mourning April 28, 2013

    April 25, 2013

    This Sunday, April 28, 2013 is National Day of Mourning for workers who have been killed, injured or made ill while on the job.

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  • Safety at the Palm of Your Hands

    March 1, 2013

    We are pleased to announce some new services being implemented at Safety First Consulting that will come into effect on March 1, 2013.

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  • Workers’ Right to Know! WHMIS-Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

    February 14, 2013

    In Canada, workers have a right to know about health and safety hazards at work. Many materials and chemicals in the workplace can cause serious health effects, as well as safety hazards such as fire or explosions.

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  • What are my Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) requirements?

    January 7, 2013

    The Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is an effective way for employers to promote health and safety involvement from workers and management. Together committee members ensure workplace safety through meetings, inspections, investigations and recommendations.

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  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

    December 31, 2012

    The OHSA is a set of laws that stipulates the duties of employers, supervisors and the rights and duties of workers. The OHSA also includes Regulations which are more detailed laws on how to make the workplace safe in specific situations.

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