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 Juni 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 Juni 202322min
Understanding WSIB's services for Ontario workers
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces in Ontario. WSIB provi...
5 Juni 202323min
Falls from Heights and Ministry Enforcement
There’s a reason why thousands of Ontarians take working at heights training each year. In the industries IHSA serves—but especially the residential construction sector—many common tasks put workers a...
25 Maj 202322min
Struck-By Hazards and Ministry Enforcement
At a busy workplace, there’s always something being moved around—materials, mobile equipment, vehicles, you name it. But each of these puts workers at risk. Struck-by hazards account for nearly one-th...
25 Maj 202317min
Success Story--A Small Business’s Journey to Health and Safety Excellence
When it comes to investing in health and safety, most small businesses face challenges because they may not have the financial resources or expertise to implement effective safety measures. IHSA recog...
8 Maj 202322min
Remembering Bot Gutierrez: A Story of Workplace Tragedy
Disclaimer: This podcast discusses a sensitive topic that may be challenging for some listeners.As we kiss our loved ones goodbye before they head off to work, we hope they return home in the same con...
23 Apr 202319min
Sharing the Road with Large Commercial Vehicles
Statistics show that large vehicle crashes account for 21% of fatalities, with occupants of the smaller vehicles more likely to suffer. Large commercial vehicles are not like cars—they require extra s...
18 Apr 202331min
