construction

Moving Beyond Zero in OHS

For some time, there have been a contentious concept in workplace health and safety as to bringing accidents and injuries to zero harm, the concept has been an important stepping stone in encouraging employers and workers to think about safety, how it is applied and managed in their workplaces, and ensure accurate measurement and reporting. But what is the next step for Health and Safety……….how do we go beyond...

Ontario launches Construction Health & Safety Action Plan

Ontario is launching a number of initiatives to prevent worker deaths, injuries and illness in the construction sector as part of Ontario’s Construction Health and Safety Action Plan. Approximately 85,000 construction workers, or 21% of the current labour force, are expected to retire over the next 10 years. At the same time, the province’s construction labour force will need to grow by approximately 23,000 workers to meet the demands created...