Industry News

MOBILE HEARING TESTING

Employers with loud noises in their facilities must protect employees who may experience hearing loss as a result of the noise exposure.

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

Levac Health & Safety is proud to collaborate with Occu-Med Health Services to deliver a ‘medical surveillance’ program. This partnership reinforces our commitment to safeguarding worker health by proactively identifying risks, preventing occupational illnesses, and promoting a safer work environment.

Prevention of Infectious Respiratory Illness in the Workplace

This is full copy from a Memorandum to Health and Safety System Partners by Dr. JOEL MOODY. Chief Prevention Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, issued November 15, 2022.

RELEASE OF THE ONLINE COVID‐19 SAFETY PLAN BUILDER

The Online COVID‐19 safety plan builder that makes it easier and faster for small businesses to develop custom COVID‐19 safety plans

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO PREVENT HARASSMENT

As of January 1, 2021, legislation will come into force to ensure employers prevent harassment and violence in federally regulated industries and workplaces

COVID-19 RESPONSE FRAMEWORK: DO YOU HAVE A SAFETY PLAN?

The Ontario government has stated under the –Covid-19 response framework—that all businesses in the Yellow, Orange, and Red zones are required to have a “Safety Plan” in place.

Blitz: PPE Take The Lead

You understand that personal protective equipment (PPE) is often the last line of defense when it comes to saving your limbs – and your life.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR LAUNCHES NEW ACCREDITATION PROGRAM TO REWARD SAFE COMPANIES

On Friday, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour introduced a new, voluntary program that recognizes employers with successful health and safety programs in place.

Ontario Ministry of Labour Changes Periodical Medical Examination Requirements

On Jan. 1, 2020 the province of Ontario changed the periodical medical examination on asbestos workers from two to five years