Mental Health (part four): Toxic Masculinity
Toxic masculinity is a cultural norm that involves pressures on men to behave in a certain way—often based on outdated and unrealistic stereotypes of “manliness.” This does not mean that men are toxic...
27 Juni 202229min
Mental Health (part three): Challenging Stigma and Reducing Mental Harm
Stigma is a set of negative beliefs and prejudices about a person or group of people. It is often based on myths and outdated social norms, and can lead to discrimination—unjust treatment and behaviou...
15 Juni 202226min
Mental Health (Part Two): Beginning the Dialogue in the Workplace
Working in the trades comes with certain risks. Every day on the job, ironworkers, powerline technicians, long-haul truckers, and all other tradespeople face hazards that can affect their health and s...
31 Maj 202225min
Mental health (part one)
In the past, employers may have viewed mental health as a personal issue and not one to discuss with employees. But the topic should not be ignored at work. Employers and supervisors should find a way...
15 Maj 202218min
Threads of Life
Each worker and family member who has been affected by a workplace tragedy is a thread in the quilt of life. The Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support, known as Threads of Life, is a Canadi...
25 Apr 202224min
Motor Vehicle Incident, Mobile Equipment, Struck By – MLTSD Blitz Initiative
In this episode we are joined by Juanita Martin, Provincial Specialist of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) to get a better understanding of what the MLTSD is looking for...
18 Apr 202225min
National Construction Safety Officer
The objective of the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO™) Certificate is to combine practical construction experience with a range of health and safety training. A certified NCSO™ is a valuabl...
11 Apr 202220min
Road Safety in Northern Ontario
Driving in Northern Ontario presents a unique set of driving related hazards and some not so obvious differences than driving in Southern Ontario and many road users don’t understand and or fail to co...
28 Mars 202227min
