The Importance of Construction Safety Awareness in the Greater Toronto Area’s Workplaces
Discover why construction safety awareness is crucial in the GTA’s workplaces. Understand the role of safety courses in Toronto in reducing accidents.
Daily Inspection Checklist: Aerial or Scissor Lift
Prioritize Safety: Daily Inspection Checklist for Aerial Lifts Aerial lifts, also known as scissor lifts and man lifts, are widely used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. They provide a safe and efficient means of working at heights. However, when not properly maintained or inspected, they can be dangerous. That’s why it’s important to have […]
WHMIS 2015: What You Need to Know
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) is a comprehensive program created by the Canadian government to protect workers from hazardous materials and workplace chemicals. The most recent version, WHMIS 2015, is aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This means that if you work with chemicals, you need to […]
Safety Tips for Working at Heights
When working at heights, whether it’s from a ladder or scaffolding, safety should be your top priority. You should always use fall protection equipment as well as take precautions to avoid falls in the first place. Here are 9 tips for staying safe while working at heights: 1. Always use a safety harness. Safety harnesses […]
Why Training is Important
Training is an important part of any organization’s safety program. It gives your employees the opportunity to learn about how to respond in different situations, understand what resources are available, and get hands-on practice. In this blog we’ll give you some ideas about how Safeline’s training can help improve safety in your organization. Safety Training […]
The Importance of a Health and Safety Program
A workplace health and safety program is essential for all workplaces. It helps ensure that workplaces create a safe environment, and take action to improve their health and safety. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires employers to have a health and safety program. What is a Health and Safety Program? A health and […]
Benefits of COR Certification
COR Certification is a quality management system (QMS) that provides proven benefits to your business. COR Certification provides you with the tools and resources you need to achieve your goals and create an efficient working environment for everyone involved in your business. By utilizing ISO-45001:2017, which was created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), […]
Applying for a COR (Certificate of Recognition) in Ontario
Achieving a COR certification may seem like a complicated and tedious process. But the right information can help make the process seamless. This article will go through some key points that are important for COR certification. What is COR? The Certificate of Recognition or COR is an accreditation program. It certifies that a company has […]
Respiratory Hazards Initiative
For information on the current MOL Blitz and Initiative, see the excerpt from their website below: Respiratory hazards Rationale Between 2008 and 2017, long latency illnesses – illnesses in which there is a long delay between exposure to a disease-causing agent and the appearance of disease symptoms – accounted for the largest proportion of allowed WSIB benefit […]
Propane Training for Construction:
Ensuring Safety and Compliance
Propane Training for Safe Construction: Safeline Expert Program It is once again that special time in Toronto where we can experience all four seasons in one week. From record breaking heat to below zero temperatures. October truly is a wonderful weather month. But don’t worry the Pumpkin Spice Latte has also returned so its not […]
