Episode 1: Ontario construction safety training: what’s legally required for workers?
Construction safety training is the foundation of a safe workplace. Watch this episode to learn more about Ontario’s safety training requirements for construction workers, including:
• How the Occupational Health and Safety Act defines a “competent person”
• What general, site-specific, and equipment-specific training the law requires
• What to do when a worker puts their training into action at the workplace
• What free and low-cost occupational health and safety training is available to IHSA members
Episode 2: Learn how to conduct a workplace hazard assessment in Ontario
A hazard assessment is a useful tool for employers and supervisors to identify and understand the risks of workplace hazards in Ontario. Watch this episode to learn more about workplace hazards and hazard assessments, including:
• Why and how an employer should complete a hazard assessment
• Who an employer should involve in the process
• What to do if the hazard assessment uncovers a significant hazard
• How IHSA members can learn more about identifying and controlling hazards
Episode 3: How to create an occupational health and safety policy and program in Ontario
Ontario employers with more than five workers must have an occupational health and safety (OHS) policy and program. Watch this episode to learn more about the requirements, including:
• Why OHS policies and programs are important
• When the legislation requires an employer to have an OHS policy and program
• What an employer needs to include in an OHS policy and program
• What free IHSA resources can help employers develop an OHS policy and program
Episode 4: Competent supervisor requirements in Ontario construction
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives competent supervisors an important role in keeping workers safe on the job. Watch this episode to learn more about competent supervisors, including:
• What legislation an Ontario construction supervisor must be familiar with
• What critical safety tasks a supervisor is responsible for on a construction project
• How a supervisor can avoid fines and charges
• What IHSA training and resources are available to supervisors
Episode 5: How to prepare for a construction workplace emergency in Ontario
Small businesses must know how to handle construction site emergencies. Watch this episode to learn more about how to create a construction emergency response plan, including:
• What Ontario’s occupational health and safety legislation says about workplace emergency response plans
• What information and tasks an emergency response plan should include
• How IHSA can help new construction firms develop emergency response plans
• How often construction sites should conduct emergency drills