The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) and Health & Safety in Ontario
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) and the evolution of health and safety in Ontario's construction industry and features Brian Barron, CEO of...
29 Elo 202537min
Practical Tips for Homeowners When Hiring a Contractor
Choosing the right contractor for your home renovation is about more than cost—it’s also about safety. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we discuss contractor safety standards when it comes ...
16 Elo 202512min
Driven to Learn: The Road to Safer Trucking
In 2022, Ontario recorded the highest number of transport truck collisions in a decade, causing 71 fatalities due to inexperienced drivers, risky moves by some truck drivers, and mechanical failures. ...
1 Elo 202532min
Legal Training Requirements for Safe Asbestos Work in Ontario
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Michele Beckstead-Jackson from Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) discusses the importance of asbestos awar...
21 Heinä 202525min
Understanding the Differences between Assessments, Inspections, and Audits in Workplace Safety
One common mistake organizations often make is using the terms "assessment," "inspection," and "audit" interchangeably. These terms have different meanings and serve different purposes in health and s...
7 Heinä 202517min
The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA)—Free Support for Ontario Workers
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) and features Kevin Brown and Kristen Lindsay from Ontario's Office of the Worker Adviser.The Office of the Work...
24 Kesä 202545min
The Office of the Employer Advisor (OEA)—A Valuable Resource for Ontario Workplaces
The Office of the Employer Advisor (OEA) is a little-known resource in Ontario that’s been quietly saving employers time, money, and stress, and it does not cost a thing. On this episode of the IHSA S...
10 Kesä 202529min
Building a Culture of Safety: Preventing MVIs through Road Safety Programs – Part 2
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast continues the discussion on the importance of an effective road safety program in preventing motor vehicle incidents (MVIs) and features IHSA’s Michelle Roberts...
27 Touko 202523min
