Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Model
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model is a fundamental framework for developing and implementing an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This approach allows organizations ...
11 Sep 202342min
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: COR® 2020 and ISO 45001:2018
Implementing an occupational health and safety management system in an organization is crucial for both employees and employers, as it helps to address and control hazards in a safe and consistent man...
29 Aug 202332min
School Bus Safety and Passenger Management
As back-to-school season approaches, school bus operators and drivers must be ready and equipped to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for their passengers. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podc...
14 Aug 202341min
Noise Exposure in the Workplace
Noise exposure is a significant hazard in the construction, transportation, and utility sectors. When workers are exposed to noise for too long or at excessive levels, this can cause irreversible dama...
30 Jul 202314min
Standards Council of Canada
Standards impact many aspects of our professional and private lives. In the province of Ontario, within occupational health and safety, we have begun leveraging training standards such as Working at H...
17 Jul 202321min
Returning to Work Safely After Injury
When a worker has suffered a work-related injury or illness, it can be challenging and overwhelming to think about returning to work. To encourage a successful return to work, it is essential for inju...
4 Jul 202314min
Heat Stress: Understanding the risks, symptoms, and controls
Summer in Ontario is typically hot and dry, which can cause heat stress for outdoor workers who work long hours. Heat stress is a seasonal hazard that can occur when the body's core temperature rises,...
26 Jun 202316min
Life of a Claim
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, offers various supports and benefits to injured workers, including income replacement bene...
19 Jun 202322min
