by David Ardito | Oct 6, 2026 | Construction
Ontario construction employers should start preparing now for important safety changes taking effect in 2027. Updates to O. Reg. 213/91 – Construction Projects will affect two common areas of jobsite safety: protective headwear and mobile elevating work platforms...
by David Ardito | Sep 22, 2026 | Cold Stress
Winter in Ontario brings more than cold temperatures. Snow, ice, freezing rain, reduced daylight and changing weather conditions can create new workplace hazards almost overnight. Winter workplace safety in Ontario is less about reacting to storms than about deciding,...
by David Ardito | Sep 8, 2026 | Construction, JHSC, Manufacturing
Every workplace has hazards. Hazard identification and risk assessment is the process that turns those hazards from something you notice into something you manage. Some are obvious, such as moving equipment, working at heights or exposed electrical components. Others...
by David Ardito | Jun 17, 2026 | First Aid
A complete guide from Safety Training and Consulting Services Ltd. (STC), a Red Cross approved partner offering first aid training programs that align with Ontario’s revised workplace first aid requirements. Ontario employers are entering an important new chapter in...
by David Ardito | Apr 29, 2026 | Heat Stress, Working at Heights
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise across Ontario, many workplaces experience a seasonal shift in conditions, workloads, and potential hazards. Summer is often one of the busiest times of year for construction, manufacturing, warehousing, landscaping, and...
