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
Jurisdiction (Part 1 of the ESDC series)
It is vital for small businesses to understand which jurisdiction governs them and what legislation they must follow. This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast (the first in a three-part series) discuss...
27 Nov 202313min
Trauma Management in the Workplace
Traumatic events may occur suddenly and without warning. Depending on the severity, the level of exposure, and personal history and coping abilities, trauma can be problematic in the long term for som...
13 Nov 202330min
Silica Exposure in the Workplace
Silica is a primary component of many construction materials. CAREX Canada estimates that approximately 380,000 Canadians are occupationally exposed to silica, and approximately 570 lung cancers are d...
1 Nov 202323min
Noise Exposure in the Workplace 2: Audiometric Testing
Noise is a significant hazard in the construction, transportation, and utility sectors, and extended exposure can be harmful at levels that workers may not notice or consider disruptive, resulting in ...
16 Okt 202318min
The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Model: A Deeper Dive
The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) model, also known as the four stages of continuous improvement, is crucial for an organization's health and safety goals. On Episode 66 of the IHSA Safety podcast, Mare...
2 Okt 202324min
