 How social norms put the brakes on bad driving habits
Research shows a little nudge with 'Positive Community Norms' helps improve driver safety
Motor vehicle incidents in Ontario account for more than 38 percent of all worker traumatic fatalities, and now, a recent study has found that encouraging workers to speak up about risky driving behaviour in the workplace - using a technique called 'Positive Community Norms' - can be a powerful tool to reinforce social norms about safe driving. Transforming road safety...
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 MOL 2013-14 sector plans now available
Annual enforcement plans outline what inspectors look for
MOL
The Ministry of Labour's targeted workplace inspections are the cornerstone of its Safe At Work Ontario strategy, now entering into its sixth year. The ministry develops annual enforcement...
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Health Canada, OSHA agreement to align hazardous communication standards
Canada and U.S. work to reduce systematic barriers
Canadian Safety Reporter
An agreement to collaborate on implementing the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling - along...
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No premium rate increases for 2014
WSIB announces stable rates for employers
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has announced that all premium rates will be maintained at current levels for all employers in 2014. The WSIB says this decision provides stability for employers as the WSIB, in consultation with stakeholders...
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Award-winning health and safety videos
Universal safety message compelling in any language
Quebec students' creativity is featured in this series of compelling workplace safety videos. Click on 'Winners/gagnants - 2012/2013' in upper left screen to see the whole roster. Great ice- breaker for safety presentations especially for young workers...
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 Health and safety awareness training workbooks available free from ServiceOntario
Enforcement of Bill 160 expected in 2014
MOL
Ministry of Labour health and safety awareness workbooks for workers and supervisors - and their accompanying employer...
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 HAZARD ALERT Heat stress can be a killer
In 2001, a bakery worker in Barrie died of heat stress during a heat wave. The outdoor temperature that day was 34 C, and the temperature inside the bakery was 46 C. Lack of water and not enough rest breaks were blamed. In 2002 in the United States ...
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VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Risk Assessment: No Time Like Now
16-minute video is a solid training or refresher resource that demonstrates the importance of strong safety culture
This video shows how a thoughtful, proactive approach that identifies, assesses and controls risks in the workplace can...
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 Video: Ergonomics for truckers 3-minute video excellent training resource with captions available in six languages WorkSafeBC
Truck drivers often sit for long periods of time, which puts stress on the lower back. This video identifies things truck drivers can...
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 Protecting outdoor workers from tick bites and Lyme disease MOL At-risk occupations include those who work in park and wildlife management, groundskeepers, loggers, construction workers, farmers, fishers, camp counsellors, landscape workers... READ MORE |
HEALTH & SAFETY: Ontario to step up enforcement
Canadian Mining Journal
Ontario mine operators should be aware that the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) is once again increasing its enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act) in mining operations in July and August 2013 as part of the province's...
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Mining Rescue Communications: A Matter of Life and Death
York U Spotlight on Research 2013 features Dr. Mary Waller's research with Ontario mine rescue
Schulich School of Business
Mary Waller's latest research project could make the difference between life and death for a trapped miner someday. The...
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China, Poland, Australia, UK, India, more to attend international mine rescue conference in Canada
Register by Aug 30 to guarantee pricing and accommodation for Niagara Falls conference Oct 6 to 10 + optional Sudbury trip
You're invited! Hosted by the Canadian mining industry, Canadian Association of Chief Inspectors of Mines, Canadian mine rescue...
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Latest edition of Link Line features 2013 provincial competition award winners
Photo gallery, volunteer recognition, IMRB conference, more
Link Line mine rescue newsletter is published three times a year. Ontario Mine Rescue, a part of Workplace Safety North (WSN), has trained and equipped thousands of volunteers who...
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Research report on printing press danger zones
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail releases new study
IRSST
In 2006, a survey of the safest common practices relating to interventions on printing presses, including several danger...
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 Industrial hygiene guide for safe use of isocyanates
Chemical can be harmful to skin and respiratory system
Isocyanates are used in the production of paints and coatings to create weather-resistant surfaces. They are also used to make building materials (for example, Styrofoam, flexible foams...
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