Online Safety Training FAQ’s 1. What are some of the benefits of conducting online safety training courses for my employees? – There is no need to purchase outdated training software or specific classroom training equipment. Providing your employees have access to a computer and internet, they should be able to take any online course required for …
Chainsaw Safety: If you are required to operate a chainsaw, please consider taking a chainsaw safety training course….it may save you from injury or death. Chainsaw Safety: General Information Always ensure that you are never working alone while operating a chainsaw. If you must work alone, always make sure that someone knows where you are working and when you are expected …
EHS Management The edited article below appeared in the May 2017 issue of Canadian Occupational Magazine where Safety First Training was featured for its cloud based software for EHS Management Companies switching to digital safety management for improved compliance, training tracking BY LINDA JOHNSON 05/15/2017| CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Safety First Training, based in Mississauga, Ont., has developed cloud-based software designed to keep …
It’s no secret that while workplace safety training is critically important there are many employers who view the actual training session as an inconvenient disruption to the workday. Training sessions can take workers off their jobs resulting in a costly loss of production time but also workers may be unfocused or distracted in the training sessions due to the work …
Propane FAQ What is Propane? Propane is a multi-use fuel that is easily portable, clean burning and non-toxic. Canada has an extensive propane supply and a strong national infrastructure making it easily accessed and competitively priced. Propane is not a natural occurring product but a by-product of natural gas processing and crude oil refining. It is processed as and used …
Improve Your Order Picking Procedures The process of order picking is a vital component in any warehouse that relies on movement of goods. It can also equate to 50 – 60% of overall distribution center operational costs when compared to storage and shipping/receiving costs and may be the most labour intensive activity in the facility. It is critical that goods …
Below is an Ontario Ministry of Labour post to assist you with the new WHMIS requirements and responsibilities: WHMIS | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Disclaimer: This resource has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to …
what’s new April 2017 Ontario increasing minimum wage on October 1 Ontario is continuing to boost income for workers across the province by increasing the general minimum wage for the fourth consecutive year, which will bring the wage up to $11.60 this fall. Special minimum wage rates that apply to liquor servers, students under 18, hunting and fishing guides, …
