JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE CERTIFICATION TRAINING |
Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions (WHSS) is the only Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) approved Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification training provider located in Kingston.
As most workplaces with twenty (20) or more workers must have a JHSC established, we regularly hold training sessions. At least one (1) worker and one (1) management representative of this committee must be certified by completing the prescribed training standards set by the MOL.
Part One Basic Certification Training
Part One Basic Certification training provides an overall knowledge of the Health and Safety Legislation that applies to most workplaces.
Part Two Workplace Specific Training
Part Two Workplace Specific Certification training focuses on the significant hazards in your workplace and how to assess, control and/or eliminate them.
Refresher Certification Training
This course is designed to include all sectors and reviews the essentials of the Part 1 and 2 Certification training as well as highlight any legislative changes that have occurred within the last three years.
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Poor Outdoor Air Quality - Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Regulation Consultation
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Recent years have shown an undeniable decline in outdoor air quality in Ontario due to a variety of factors including pollutant emissions. Currently, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) does not specifically address outdoor air quality.
However, under the Act, employers have a general responsibility to take every precaution they can for worker protection, which includes protecting workers from hazards associated with outdoor air quality.
It’s time to weigh in! The MOLITSD is seeking feedback about:
- If poor air quality is an issue for Ontario workplaces, and
- If the OHSA and/or it’s regulation should be changed.
Click here more information including how to weigh in on the matter.
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Heat Stress - Proposed Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Regulation |
Over the past few decades we all have noticed our climate change and be prone to more intense changes, often for short periods and sometimes more longer changes. Due to this, extreme heat events are becoming an ever-growing health concern for workers in Ontario. Heat-related illnesses can affect all of us, many of us can and may develop heat related chronic illnesses. This significant work environment factor can cause occupational illness which, in extreme cases can lead to death.
How can an employer address this significant work-related hazard? For many years in Ontario workplaces have been legally required to follow the American College of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH) guidelines. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has now proposed to introduce a new, standalone heat stress regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) with specific requirements that would apply to all workplaces governed by the Ontario legislation.
Keep an eye on our social media for more updates or visit ontariocanada.com to have your say. This regulation is currently seeking the input of employers and workers alike. We have until September 18, 2023 to add in our thoughts and comments.
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World First Aid Day is September 9! |
Saturday, September 9 is World First Aid Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday in September. This annual campaign promotes the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives. This year, the Canadian Red Cross is calling on all Canadians to ensure they have the awareness and skillset to respond to unexpected emergencies in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
This is a great opportunity for all workplaces to check their first aid readiness. Check out Regulation 1101 under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Or give the team at Wilkens health and Safety Solutions a quick call to see what your specific requirements are.
First Aid training provides the knowledge, skills and most importantly the confidence to act when needed. Red Cross First Aid offers a wide variety of First Aid and CPR training courses to make sure we are prepared for life’s emergencies.
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NEW DATE! Join our upcoming JHSC Basic courses in October and November |
A quick reminder that our upcoming Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Part 1 Basic courses are scheduled for the first week in October and in mid November. Visit our website at whss.ca for details.
All workers must have a Joint Health and Safety Committee made up of at least one worker and one management member. The main role of the committee is to identify workplace health and safety issues and bring them to the attention of the employer. This Part One Basic Certification course provides an overall knowledge of the health and safety legislation that applies and is the same for all employment sectors. It is delivered in an in-class format, is CPO-approved and is three days in duration.
To sign up, or if you would like more information, please call us at 613-546-9814 or visit whss.ca.
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World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place annually on September 10.
This day provides a chance for every one of us to promote awareness about suicide. This includes those impacted by a suicide attempt or the loss of a loved one, bringing together family and friends, charitable organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers and community groups. The main objective of this initiative? ‘Creating Hope Through Action’, a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide, aimed to inspire confidence and light in all of us. Through our actions we have the power to provide hope to those who are struggling. We are key players in suicide prevention.
To learn more about preventative steps, click here. For more resources including resources for World Suicide Prevention Day, click here.
We also recommend keeping these crisis numbers in an easily accessible area in your workplace.
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Ontario Training More Dairy Farmers |
Did you know? Ontario’s dairy industry contributes $7.7 billion to Ontario’s gross domestic product. * Dairy Farmers are everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep dairy products on the table for families across our country, and help build our economy up.
The Ontario government is giving back by investing over $300,000 to help young people prepare for meaningful and rewarding careers in the dairy industry. This new program at the University of Guelph teaches participants about animal health, routine herd maintenance and nutrition, and operating farm equipment.
Participants will complete 480 hours of classroom training, learning from industry experts on dairy-related skills including milking, feeding, animal health and reproduction. They will also complete 5,520 hours of on-farm training as part of a paid work placement, where they will learn integral, hands-on farming skills that this will prepare them for an in-demand career in Ontario’s agricultural industry.
*Source: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003360/ontario-training-more-dairy-farmers
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Ontario Providing Free Training for Construction Workers |
The Ontario government will be providing $3.6 million in support of three innovative projects helping over 2,200 women and young people across the province prepare for meaningful and well-paying construction trades careers. In these free programs lead by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario (PBCTCO), there will be a focus on increasing female participation in the industry. This program provides online training tools and exclusive employment opportunities to jobseekers, and it also gives grade 12 students a first-hand look at life-changing careers in construction.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- The first PBCTO project will help 700 tradeswomen gain the leadership, communications, health and safety training, and networking opportunities they need to start and advance rewarding careers in the industry.
- The second PBCTO project will provide 1,500 people with access to online resources and training tools to explore the skilled trades, build core skills and find apprenticeship opportunities, connecting them directly with local employers.
These initiatives are funded through the government’s Skills Development Fund, which supports ground-breaking programs that connect jobseekers with the skills and training they need to find well-paying careers in their communities. For more information on the program please visit this link!
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Upcoming WHSS Courses
Register Your Employees Today!
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All courses scheduled are offered following safe distancing protocols, as well as all other mandated safety protocols- this means fewer people being allowed to register for each course - allowing for safe participation.
Private on-site courses can also be arranged for groups of six (6) or more. Please contact
Amy Fortington at 613.546.9814 ext. 2225 for more details.
WHSS continues to be a training partner for Working at Heights with the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA). Contact us today to arrange your full or refresher course. Courses are scheduled on an as needed basis and can be held at your site or at a suitable training location.
For a complete listing of upcoming courses, click here or contact Amy Fortington at afortington@whss.ca by email or 613.546.9814 ext. 2225 for more details.
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