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 Dec 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
