IHSA Safety Podcast: Recent Episodes
IHSA Safety Podcast
The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario; one thought-provoking discussion at a time.
We engage with professionals and industry influencers to help them implement and improve health and safety solutions for workers and the workplace. Each episode explores best practices, resources, and training to control and eliminate safety hazards in work environments involving high-risk activities in the industries that IHSA serves: construction, transportation, and electric utilities
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model is a fundamental framework for developing and implementing an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This approach allows organizations to continuously improve their safety performance, encourages employee engagement, and can be applied consistently across a variety of management systems.
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Maren Gamble, Manager of Strategic Programs at IHSA, compares the planning phase of building an OHSMS to planning a boat ride to your favourite restaurant across the lake: in both cases, careful planning ensures that everyone involved stays safe and has fun.
Building an OHSMS can certainly be complex -- the PDCA model can help firms focus on the basics and create a solid foundation, so that their plan can be applied universally across each of their jobsites.
The PDCA is also a critical component of COR® and a requirement of participants in the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program (HSEp).
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Implementing an occupational health and safety management system in an organization is crucial for both employees and employers, as it helps to address and control hazards in a safe and consistent manner. Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development recognizes two systems: COR® 2020 and ISO 45001:2018. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Carson Powell and Cameron Mitchell from AudEng International discuss the value of, and differences between, both systems. Both Carson and Cameron are certified occupational health and safety management system auditors for both COR® 2020 and ISO 45001:2018.
Carson and Cameron emphasize the importance of having a functional health and safety management system, as well as understanding which system may be better suited for an organization. They also provide valuable information on topics such as:
· The differences between an accredited ISO audit and an unaccredited audit
· Reasons why an Ontario employer might pick COR® 2020 over ISO 45001:2018
· The need for an organization to have staff or consultants with high-level understanding of occupational health and safety
Free resources:
COR® – Getting Started
Benefits of COR®
COR® 2020
COR® Internal and External Audit
IHSA COR® Podcast
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As back-to-school season approaches, school bus operators and drivers must be ready and equipped to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for their passengers. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Doug Heintz, Vice President of High Risk Activity Training and Operations at IHSA, shares valuable tips on school bus safety and passenger management.
Doug, who worked in the bus business for 14 years, shares his experiences as a former school bus driver and the strategies used by school bus drivers, including understanding the Highway Traffic Act and Ministry of Transportation requirements. Doug also emphasizes the importance of understanding the seven Cs of student management: create, control, clarity, consistency, collaboration, consequences, and communication. These strategies will help ensure the safety and well-being of 50 to 60 children on school buses.
Free resources:
School buses – the importance of a pre-trip inspection
School bus safety
Driving near school zones
Stopping for school buses
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Noise exposure is a significant hazard in the construction, transportation, and utility sectors. When workers are exposed to noise for too long or at excessive levels, this can cause irreversible damage, resulting in hearing loss. This is known as Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Jasmine Kalsi discusses the importance of raising awareness about the potential risks associated with noise in the workplace. Backhoes, chainsaws, and compressors are examples of equipment that could produce a loud amount of noise and cause damage to hearing, especially when used over a long period of time. Jasmine also highlights important details such as:
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The misuse of music listening devices (like earbuds) by workers, which are not rated for hearing protection and can be considered counterproductive
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The importance of establishing controls and evaluating their effectiveness to ensure the safety of workers’ hearing
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The resources IHSA offers for employers and workers, including a safety talk on hearing protection, a chapter in the Construction Health and Safety Manual, and various eLearning courses
Free Resources:
Noise Control Tool
Noise Assessment Tool
Doing Something about Noise
Controlling Noise Exposure in Construction
Basics of Hearing Protection for Workers (eLearning)
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Standards impact many aspects of our professional and private lives. In the province of Ontario, within occupational health and safety, we have begun leveraging training standards such as Working at Heights and Joint Health and Safety Committee training, as well as management system standards such as COR® and ISO 45001, to help establish a high level of consistency. In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we are joined by Elias Rafoul, Vice-President of Accreditation Services at the Standards Council of Canada.
The Standards Council of Canada, established more than 50 years ago, is a unique organization that oversees both standards and accreditation, ensuring that programs align with national values and promote inclusion and diversity. There are standards for everything, and Elias provides valuable information on topics such as:
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The Standards' history
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How the Standards promotes Canadian innovators
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The benefits of having a workplace management system in a business
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The many accreditation programs the Standards provides
Free Resources:
Standards Council of Canada website
Standards Council of Canada LinkedIn page
International Accreditation Forum (IAF) website
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
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When a worker has suffered a work-related injury or illness, it can be challenging and overwhelming to think about returning to work. To encourage a successful return to work, it is essential for injured workers to receive proper support and guidance throughout their recovery process. In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Sarah Knight, Manager of the Return-to-Work program at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), talks in detail about WSIB's Return-to-Work program. The program offers guidelines and procedures to follow when a worker requests accommodations following an injury or illness, and it is designed together with the employer and the person who is injured or ill to ensure an early and safe return to work.
Sarah further explains the responsibilities of both the employer and the worker, how WSIB helps in the return-to-work process, and what a typical successful return-to-work process would look like.
Free Resources:
Better at Work Principle - WSIB
WSIB.ca
WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
Mandatory WSIB coverage in Construction
Resources for Small Businesses
Other Resources
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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, causing severe dehydration that can be harmful if left untreated.
In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Jasmine Kalsi, IHSA's Occupational Hygienist, discusses heat stress in detail. Jasmine explains the different types of heat stress disorders, actions to take when experiencing symptoms, tools that can be used to determine heat stress, such as Humidex and Wet Bulb Glove Temperature (WBGT), and controls workplaces can implement to protect workers. Jasmine also shares the free resources IHSA provides for heat stress, such as safety talks, manuals, bulletins, and advisories.
Free Resources:
Heat Stress can be hazardous. Learn how to safely work in the heat (ihsa.ca)
Humidex-based Heat Stress Calculator and Plan (Indoor Workers) - OHCOW
Heat Stress Awareness Wheel Tool - OHCOW
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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 benefits, medical coverage, and assistance with returning to work or recovery. In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Suzanne McClelland, Manager, Stakeholder Relations at WSIB, provides a step-by-step process for addressing and reporting workplace injuries, illnesses, and possible exposure. A key topic Suzanne discusses is the critical steps employers can take when an injury or exposure has occurred, which include:
· Providing first aid and keeping a record of treatment
· Transporting the injured worker or paying for their transportation to the hospital if they need further treatment
· Investigating the cause of injury or illness and keeping records of findings
· Planning preventive actions to take to minimize the risk of further workplace injuries
Free Resources:
WSIB.ca
Your Guide: Benefits, Services and Responsibilities – Claimant edition | WSIB
Reporting a Work-related injury
WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
Mandatory WSIB coverage in Construction
Resources for Small Businesses
Other Resources
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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 provides wage-loss benefits, medical coverage, and other support to help people get back to work after a work-related injury or illness. In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Derek Jackson from WSIB discusses WSIB's services in great detail, covering topics such as:
· How a business can determine if it needs WSIB insurance
· What benefits small businesses receive
· What responsibilities businesses must meet once registered
· How WSIB decides how much a business pays in premiums
· How clearance certificates work
Free Resources:
Mandatory WSIB coverage in Construction
WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
Other Resources
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Whether you drive a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle, it’s always important to be fully aware of the hazardous road conditions created by winter weather. In this podcast, IHSA’s Ken Rayner and Michelle Roberts discuss winter driving tips and break them down into four basic principles: preparation, planning, patience, and practice.
You can find additional winter driving resources at IHSA.ca:
Planning, preparation, and patience: the keys to safe winter driving
Your guide to safe, efficient, equipment, hazards, techniques
Winter hazards
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Everyone has the right to return home healthy at the end of each day. In the same way that we need protection from hazards such as falls, we need protection from work-related illnesses such as lung cancer. These illnesses can range from acute to fatal. In some cases, symptoms can be reduced or reversed. But too often they become something people have to live with for the rest of their lives. The most important thing to know is that they are all preventable.
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Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards | NIOSH | CDC
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CCOHS: Hazards
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Occupational Health (ihsa.ca)
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Safety Talks (ihsa.ca)
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Health and Safety Manual (ihsa.ca)
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Host Ken Rayner and guest, Maren Gamble, IHSA’s Manager, Strategic Programs discuss WSIB’s “Health and Safety Excellence Program”, a performance-based rewards program. It integrates the strengths of the previous WSIB Small Business, Safety Groups, and Workwell programs into a new improved model.
This new Excellence Program is designed to provide businesses with a clear road map to improving their health and safety processes and systems.
Participants create safer workplaces and can earn both financial and non-financial rewards
Learn more atIHSA's Health and Safety Excellence Program
General email inquiries - excellenceprogram@ihsa.ca
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Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, including oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine. Opioid overdoses and deaths are a public health crisis affecting many working Canadians.
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Everyone has mental health concerns from time to time. But what some may consider “normal”
challenges can develop into a mental illness if left unaddressed. A mental illness is a medically
diagnosed disorder that affects how a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with others. It can
have a prolonged, negative effect on quality of life.
• By age 40, about 50% of people will have—or will have had—a mental illness.
• Approximately 11 Canadians die by suicide each day—about 4,000 people annually.
Compare that to workplace-related fatalities, which are about three daily, or 1,017 per year
Resources mentioned during the podcast can be located below, and within IHSA’s Assessing Your Mental Health Safety Talk.
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Mental health and physical health are similar concepts: they both refer to states of well-being. Mental health includes your thoughts and emotions, feelings of connection to others, and ability to manage life’s highs and lows. We all have mental health challenges, just as we all have physical health challenges, from time to time. It’s important to monitor your mental health and seek help and support if you are concerned.
Resources mentioned during the podcast can be located below, and within IHSA’s Assessing Your Mental Health Safety Talk.
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Sam Pitaro, Lead COR™ Auditor, brings his experience with the external audit process to this episode as he outlines what to expect during the audit as well as how to achieve a smooth and successful experience. Sam and Stacey also talk about important timelines and administration associated with an external audit.
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In this episode, Stacey Blea, HSMS Consultant, discusses what to expect during your internal audit results debrief. Sam Pitaro, Lead auditor, provides insight into this experience and how to maximize its benefits for the organization
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The Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) has been amended to require employers to provide naloxone kits and comply with related requirements if the employer becomes aware, or ought reasonably to be aware, that there may be a risk of a worker having an opioid overdose at a workplace where that worker performs work for the employer, or where the prescribed circumstances exist.
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UBC’s Dr. Chris McLeod describes the methodology he and his team utilized in conducting their research on how the Certificate of Recognition (COR™) program affected lost-time and high-impact injury rates in Ontario. In this discussion, IHSA’s Paul Casey also shares what prompted IHSA to engage with Dr. McLeod and the University of British Columbia.
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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. However, the pressures we place on men to live up to masculine ideals have been shown to be harmful to both men and women.
According to some researchers, toxic masculinity has three core components*:
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Toughness: The notion that men should be physically strong, behaviourally aggressive, and unemotional.
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Antifeminity: The idea that men should reject anything considered to be feminine, such as showing emotion or accepting help.
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Power: The assumption that men must work toward obtaining power and status (social and financial) to gain the respect of others.
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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 behaviours directed toward a person or group. Many people are stigmatized or discriminated against for more than one reason, including sexual orientation, gender, culture, or physical disability.
Experiencing stigma and/or discrimination can:
• Lead to mental health or substance-use problems—or make existing issues worse
• Cause people who already face discrimination (for any reason) to be even less able to find help or access services
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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 safety. We have long understood the need to control physical hazards. Less, however, has been done about the mental health risks that workers face.
On average, workers in construction and related industries have a greater risk of experiencing mental health challenges. This is due to a number of job-related factors that IHSA’s Safety Talks explore in detail. Left unaddressed, mental health problems can lead to everything from poor job performance and absenteeism to substance abuse and suicide.
By learning more about mental health, assessing your own well-being, and leading by example, you can promote ongoing discussions that will benefit your workplace right now and in the years to come.
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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 to connect with workers, as they can play an important role in identifying early signs and symptoms of mental health issues.
Starting a conversation about mental health is a simple way to begin building mental wellness into your workplace health and safety culture. But simple does not always mean easy. That’s why IHSA has released eight new safety talks to support recognizing and managing mental health in the workplace.
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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 Canadian registered charity dedicated to supporting families after a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. Their network of family members and corporate partners believes traumatic workplace injuries, occupational diseases and deaths are preventable.
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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 as they kick off their first education and enforcement blitz of 2022 – focusing on Motor Vehicle Incident, Mobile Equipment and Struck by hazards. The initiative is running from April 1 to June 30 2022. In conversation with Juanita she shares the “why, when & what” of the initiative and in particular what the MLTSD inspectors will be looking for when they come to your workplace and Michelle Roberts will expand on the essential resources available from IHSA to help with the “how to get ready” for the blitz initiative.
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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 valuable resource for construction firms when implementing health and safety measures, recognizing, assessing, controlling, and evaluating hazards or working toward building a strong health and safety culture. They can oversee others and provide support and advice specific to the industry and work.
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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 consider the uniqueness and are unprepared for safe traveling.
Whether you drive a commercial motor vehicle or a passenger vehicle, it’s important to be aware of the driving hazards and unique road conditions in Northern Ontario.
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Our multi-part series on supervisors in a federally regulated workplace continues with IHSA’s Doug Heintz.
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Our multi-part series on Supervisors kicks-off with a discussion with Federal Labour Program Ontario Regional Director, Bruce Christianson.
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Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Training Requirements” with IHSA Health and Safety Consultant, Alex Hernandez.
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Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Documentation and Communication” with IHSA’s Regional Manager North and East Operations, Jennifer McKenzie.
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Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Duties of a Supervisor” with between host Ken Rayner and Alain Leger, IHSA’s Manager, Powerline Apprenticeship and Training.
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Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Identifying and Addressing Hazards” with IHSA Health and Safety Consultant, Alana Stewart.
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Our multi-part series on Supervisors kicks-off with a discussion with Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development’s Assistant Deputy Minister, Jody Young. Jody oversees the Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division, and is all too familiar with why supervisors are a critically important component to a healthy and safe workplace.
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Whether you drive a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle, it’s always important to be fully aware of the hazardous road conditions created by winter weather. In this podcast, IHSA’s Ken Rayner and Michelle Roberts discuss winter driving tips and break them down into four basic principles: preparation, planning, patience, and practice.
You can find additional winter driving resources at IHSA.ca:
Planning, preparation, and patience: the keys to safe winter driving
Your guide to safe, efficient, equipment, hazards, techniques
Winter hazards
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Dr. Joel Moody, Ontario’s new Chief Prevention Officer, joins IHSA to talk about his extensive background and offer his initial thoughts on the Prevention Office’s path forward.
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In this episode, Stacey Blea, HSMS Consultant, speaks to lead COR™ Auditor, Peter Smith about preparing for an internal COR™ audit. They cover context, resources, training, official documents and more as they really dig into getting set up for performing a successful internal audit.
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Introducing some of the roles within the COR™ department at the IHSA and the individuals who are filling those positions. Guests include: Scott Needs, Maren Gamble, Deb Moskal, David Dametto, Peter Smith, John Kelly and Sam Pitaro. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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A conversation with Paul Casey, Vice President of Programs and Strategic Development and David Steinschifter, Manager of Strategic Programs provides a starting point for those interested in getting into COR™ in Ontario. They discuss and overview of the history of COR™ in Ontario as well as it’s impacts and key proven benefits Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Ron Kelusky, Ontario’s outgoing Chief Prevention Officer with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, joins IHSA to discuss his background and successes in working with industry to advance workplace health and safety. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Ron Kelusky, Ontario’s outgoing Chief Prevention Officer shares his view on the impacts of COVID-19 and the opportunities it presented in raising the profile of workplace health and safety. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Ron Kelusky, Ontario’s outgoing Chief Prevention Officer looks at key points from the Prevention Office’s new 5-year strategy, Ron’s office’s key accomplishments during his tenure, and his view on the future of health and safety. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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In the fifth and final episode of our special series focusing on what IHSA is and what we do, Ken Rayner, Vice-President of Customer Relations, Market Development and Labour Relations discusses how IHSA’s customer service team provides support to members, some of the many, many products IHSA offers, and the different communication channels IHSA uses to raise health and safety awareness in Ontario. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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In our fourth episode of IHSA’s five-part series on who we are and what we do, Dean Dunn, Vice-President of Stakeholder and Public Relations, discusses the Labour-Management Network and the important role its committees and partnerships play in the health and safety system across the province. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Our special five-part series on IHSA continues with this third episode where we talk with Paul Casey, Vice-President of Programs and Strategic Development. Paul provides an overview of three important IHSA programs: the Certificate of Recognition (COR™), Health and Safety Excellence (HSEP), and the National Construction Health and Safety Officer (NCSO™) program Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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In this second episode of our five-part series on IHSA, we talk to Greg Williamson, Vice-President of High Risk Activity, Training and Operations. Greg talks to us about how companies become IHSA members, some of the high-risk activity training courses IHSA offers, the Powerline Technician Apprenticeship program, and more. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Our next five-part series of IHSA podcasts looks at who we are and what we do. Kicking off the series, IHSA President and CEO, Enzo Garritano, talks to us about IHSA’s history, our vision, and mission. We also look at the key services IHSA provides and the different sectors we serve across the province. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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We wrap up our special five-part series on Falls Awareness with our series-long guest, Brian Barron from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. In this final episode, we look at fall protection quick facts including common FAQs, the hierarchy of controls, training, fines, and much more. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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This fourth episode in our five-part series on Falls Awareness looks at the most common issues identified by inspectors from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development when conducting inspections on different job sites. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Our five-part series on Falls Awareness continues with our series guest, Brian Barron from Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. In this third episode we look at training requirements for workers when working at heights. We also discuss training providers, the duties and responsibilities of employers, and much more. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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In this second episode of our special Falls Awareness series, we continue our talk with Brian Barron from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. We specifically look at the different roles and responsibilities that employers, supervisors, and workers have in preventing falls on job sites. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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In this first episode of our special five-part series on Falls Awareness, we talk to Brian Barron, Senior Manager of the Construction Health and Safety Program within the Ministry of Labour. Our first discussion with Brian considers the various methods of fall protection and the different situations in which they are required. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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In our very first episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt for a candid conversation about road safety. He breaks down the most common risky behaviors on the road—also known as the “Big Four”: lack of seatbelts, impaired driving, speeding, and distracted driving. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Our candid road safety conversation with OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt continues as he shares what risky driving behaviours he sees on the road around transport trucks. Often drivers of passenger vehicles are not aware of the limitations of transport trucks. Tune into this episode to become a better informed driver around large trucks and improve how to share the road. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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Warmer weather is great for getting out on the road, but it also means there is increased volume on the road and more vulnerable road users, like motorcyclists and construction workers, sharing the road too. IHSA’s Michelle Roberts and OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt talk about seasonal road safety tips for warmer weather. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.ca
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