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The CSA draft standard Workplace Ergonomics, Z1004 is now posted on the CSA website for public review. This standard will possibly effect how you begin, or continue to implement, your MSD prevention program. The public review drafts can be found by clicking CSA Public Review web page
IAPA, OSSA and FSA are in the process of reviewing the standard and soliciting feedback to determine if a response is required on behalf of its member firms. For information on review and feedback, please download this information sheet or contact Don Patten at ergonomics@iapa.ca. The closing date for CSA to receive comments is May 16, 2010.
Bill 168, an Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace and other matters, will significantly impact workplaces in the province of Ontario. The amendments to the Act will come into force on June 15, 2010, at which time, workplaces in Ontario where more than five workers are regularly employed will be required to have the necessary policies, programs, measures and procedures in place. For more information on how the legislative changes will impact your business, please go to OSSA's Violence Legislation information page.
Elizabeth Mills, President & CEO of the Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) has been appointed the CEO of SWPSO, the organization being formed to amalgamate the FSA (Farm Safety Association), IAPA (Industrial Accident Prevention Association), and OSSA. The appointment becomes effective June 15, 2009.
As part of the Ontario Ministry of Labour's ongoing programs, MOL inspectors will be “blitzing” industrial workplaces during the rest of 2009 as follows:
1. May - Falls from Heights
2. May to August - New and Young Workers
3. September - Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
4. November - Conveyor, Guarding and Lockout
Awarded the Gold Canadian Award for Training Excellence in the External Training Category by the CSTD (Canadian Society for Training and Development), OSSA's new Safe Lifting for Employees and Safe Lifting for Supervisors provides a two hour session for employees and a three-hour session for supervisors. The training course provides information on:
For more information please go to http://www.ossa.com/content/services/SafeLifting.cfm.
Click here for an update of the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic by the World Health Organization.
For more information please visit www.who.int or http://www.ossa.com/content/resources/PandemicResources.cfm for further resources.
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced the 2010 premium rates for Schedule 1 employers. WSIB Releases Average Premium Rate for 2010 (92k, pdf)
Click here for the latest Ministry of Labour convictions
This glossary provides a quick reference to common health and safety terms used throughout the Six Step Guide to Health and Safety.
That contractors you hire should provide you with a "WSIB Clearance Certificate" showing that their firm is registered with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, and their workers are covered under worker's compensation.
