Utility Work Protection Code
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), a set of rules and regulations that play a crucial role in worker safety across Ontario, and features Sandy M...
25 Mar 202422min
Training vs. Competency
Employers often provide training to ensure workers are equipped for a job, with formal training requirements and courses being especially important. However, there are differences between training and...
11 Mar 202441min
Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR)
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR), which have been the foundation of health and safety education in the electrical utilities industry since 1...
26 Feb 202415min
Working Outside in the Canadian Winter
During the winter months in Canada, the weather can get extremely cold, and workers in industries such as construction, transportation, and electrical utilities face the risk of experiencing cold stre...
12 Feb 202412min
Hazards, Risks, Assessment, and Control
To build an effective occupational health and safety management system, it is crucial to adopt a proactive approach to risk prevention rather than a reactive one. This episode of the IHSA Safety Podca...
29 Jan 202436min
A Look Back at the Life of an OHS Professional
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we celebrate the career of an occupational health and safety professional, Tom Nicolls. Tom started his career in the Electrical Utility industry 38 years a...
16 Jan 202429min
Worker Misclassification (Part 3 of the ESDC series)
Worker misclassification can have ramifications for all parties involved. When a worker is misclassified, it prevents them from receiving the full benefits and protections they are entitled to under t...
2 Jan 202414min
Building Your Occupational Health and Safety System (Part 2 of the ESDC series)
A federally regulated small business must have an occupational health and safety (OHS) program with components that promote a workplace safety culture. This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast (the sec...
11 Des 202318min
