When it comes to investing in health and safety, most small businesses face challenges because they may not have the financial resources or expertise to implement effective safety measures. IHSA recognizes these challenges and provides free tools and resources to help small businesses protect their workers and meet their legal obligations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. We also highlight success stories about small businesses in Ontario that have been recognized for their efforts and focused on creating a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. Diamond Tree Care and Consulting is one of those success stories.

On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, host Ken Rayner speaks with Alana Cress from Diamond Tree Care and Consulting, who shares insights on how they leveraged help and assistance from various system partners to help enable them to achieve compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. Alana also shares valuable advice for other Ontario small business owners, such as seeking out all available resources and actively promoting a safe and healthy culture in the workplace. 

Here are the links to IHSA free services:

Health and Safety Magazine (ihsa.ca)

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)| LinkedIn

2 Minute News (ihsa.ca)

YouTube - IHSA.ca - Work Safe for Life

Small Business (ihsa.ca)

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Disclaimer: This podcast discusses a sensitive topic that may be challenging for some listeners.

As we kiss our loved ones goodbye before they head off to work, we hope they return home in the same condition they left. Regrettably, this isn't the case for some of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to a workplace injury. In this episode of IHSA Safety Podcast, we invite Eugene Gutierrez to share his story of the event that transpired on November 27th 2017, a day that profoundly impacted his family's life with the tragic passing of his father in a workplace tragedy.

With the help of organizations like Threads for Life, Eugene has transformed his tragedy into a powerful advocacy for workplace safety. He shares his journey towards healing, the abundant support he received, and offers a special message to those who have loved ones facing similar circumstances. By sharing his experience, Eugene aims to raise awareness about the crucial need for workplace safety measures and encourages everyone to prioritize safety in their work spaces. 

IHSA is committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace through our various program offerings, products, and plethora of resources.

Free Resources:

Safety Talks

Health and Safety Magazine

YouTube – IHSA.ca

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Statistics show that large vehicle crashes account for 21% of fatalities, with occupants of the smaller vehicles more likely to suffer. Large commercial vehicles are not like cars—they require extra skill and training to drive. Their size and weight can inhibit the drivers’ ability to react quickly to unexpected moves by other road users, and drivers of smaller vehicles may feel intimidated and react inappropriately when they perceive a large vehicle approaching. This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses tips and advice for understanding large commercial vehicles and sharing the road with them. Here are a few tips shared: 

·      Large vehicles have large blind spots, so car drivers should avoid staying in their blind spots whenever possible.

·      Large vehicles move slower and take longer to react, so give them plenty of time to respond to your signals.

·      Do not tailgate large trucks; rather, keep a safe distance when following.

IHSA has a wide range of resources and tools that can be adopted to contribute to safer roads in Ontario. These resources include easy-to-use templates that are downloadable and reusable, Safety Talks, road safety toolkits, eLearning, and much more. Check them out at ihsa.ca/roadsafety.

Free Resources:

Road Safety Solutions: https://www.ihsa.ca/roadsafety

Sharing the Roads with Large Trucks: https://www.ihsa.ca/Road-Safety-Solutions/Tool-Kit-Resources/19-Sharing-The-Road-Safely-With-Large-Trucks.aspx

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Truck yard safety does not get as much attention as road safety, yet hazards in yards are just as significant. Anywhere trucks are on the move 24 hours a day, the risk is heightened and constant. This episode covers a number of important points related to truck yard hazards and safety measures:

·      IHSA held a workshop where industry experts identified systemic weaknesses and areas of greatest concern for yard safety.

·      Systemic weaknesses were identified in five areas: establishing yard safety protocols, identifying truck drivers, addressing training gaps, enforcing carriers, and promoting mental health and awareness.

·      IHSA is committed to making a positive impact in these five areas by advocating for change, forming working committees, collaborating with other road safety partners, hiring a mental health and wellness specialist, and developing new resources to support the trucking industry.

Free Resources:

The Official MTO Truck Handbook

Truck Operations: Your Personal Safety

Preventing Falls in Trucking (eLearning)

Yard Safety

Sharing the Road Safely with Large Trucks

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Small businesses are an integral part of Ontario’s economy. They also make up the majority of IHSA member firms. 90% of our member firms have fewer than 20 FTEs (full-time equivalent employees).

IHSA recognizes the challenges faced by small businesses when it comes to investing in health and safety. We provide free tools and resources to help them protect their workers and meet their legal obligations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

This is the fourth, in a series of podcasts, intended to help enable small businesses in Ontario achieve health and safety compliance. 

Here are the links to the free services introduced today:

           Health and Safety Magazine (ihsa.ca)

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)| LinkedIn

2 Minute News (ihsa.ca)

YouTube - IHSA.ca - Work Safe for Life

           Small Business (ihsa.ca)

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Small businesses are an integral part of Ontario’s economy. They also make up the majority of IHSA member firms. 90% of our member firms have fewer than 20 FTEs (full-time equivalent employees).

IHSA recognizes the challenges faced by small businesses when it comes to investing in health and safety. We provide free tools and resources to help them protect their workers and meet their legal obligations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

This is the third, in a series of podcasts, intended to help enable small businesses in Ontario achieve health and safety compliance. 

Here are the links to the free services introduced today:

Training Requirements Charts (provincial W001 and federal W008)

o  W001.pdf (ihsa.ca)

o  W008.pdf (ihsa.ca)

 Fall Prevention and Working at Heights (ihsa.ca)

 What Supervisors Need to Know

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Small businesses are an integral part of Ontario’s economy. They also make up the majority of IHSA member firms. 90% of our member firms have fewer than 20 FTEs (full-time equivalent employees).

IHSA recognizes the challenges faced by small businesses when it comes to investing in health and safety. We provide free tools and resources to help them protect their workers and meet their legal obligations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

This is the second, in a series of podcasts, intended to help enable small businesses in Ontario achieve health and safety compliance. 

Here are the links to the free services introduced today:

First steps on a jobsite for small business or contractor (ihsa.ca)

Forms and Checklists Resources for Small Businesses (ihsa.ca)

Road-Safety-Solutions-Tool-Kit

IHSA Road-Safety-Plan-Template

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Small businesses are an integral part of Ontario’s economy. They also make up the majority of IHSA member firms. 90% of our member firms have fewer than 20 FTEs (full-time equivalent employees).

IHSA recognizes the challenges faced by small businesses when it comes to investing in health and safety. We provide free tools and resources to help them protect their workers and meet their legal obligations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

This is the first, in a series of podcasts, intended to help enable small businesses in Ontario achieve compliance. Here are the links to the free services introduced today:

Ministry of Labour WSIB and IHSA webinar for construction small businesses

IHSA | Basics of Health and Safety for Small Businesses

Small Business (ihsa.ca)

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The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) is an association of driver trainers and safety professionals working to promote safety within the transportation, transport, bus, and coach industries.

The Council encourages the improvement of driver behavior through increased awareness and training. Working with government agencies and private organizations, the Council strives for a uniform system of safety requirements for drivers in Ontario.

The Fleet Safety Council, and it 8 chapters (Cambridge, Durham, Ottawa, Hamilton/Niagara, Sudbury, Windsor, London, and Toronto) across Ontario, is open to all individuals concerned with promoting safety in the transportation industry. To learn more visit - https://fleetsafetycouncil.com or contact the Fleet Safety Council at 1-800-263-5024 Ext 6040 or [email protected].    

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Whether you drive a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle, it’s always important to be fully aware of the hazardous road conditions created by winter weather. In this podcast, IHSA’s Ken Rayner and Michelle Roberts discuss winter driving tips and break them down into four basic principles: preparation, planning, patience, and practice.

You can find additional winter driving resources at IHSA.ca:

Planning, preparation, and patience: the keys to safe winter driving

Your guide to safe, efficient, equipment, hazards, techniques

Winter hazards

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