Sentences with phrase «written workplace safety»

Not exact matches

'' [A] hyper masculine environment limits all firefighters» ability to speak up and, thus, address safety concerns,» wrote Yasin Kahn, Andrea L. Davis, and Taylor in their article published in the Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.

UC can afford the laundry and PPE bills despite today's stringent budgets, Kemsley writes, because system - wide improvements in workplace safety have cut injuries by 3400 a year and workers» compensation payments by $ 50 million a year compared to 2004 — a fact that should persuade other universities to boost their safety standards.

«No woman should fear for her safety in the workplace,» he wrote.

Anyone can write a series of pages highlighting the importance of safety in the workplace, but someone who understands how to connect with their audience emotionally could achieve even better results by creating something like a short animated video that shows the repercussions of poor workplace safety using a relatable or emotionally connectable character (a cuddly bear or a brightly colored bird, for instance).

In the last of this list, written by Ian Mackenzie (an arbitrator and adjudicator of prominence with experience on both human rights and workplace safety boards), we find the classic arguments raised by those struggling to find the balance.

By contrast, it was two years ago that Jordan Barab gave up his blog, Confined Space, where he wrote about workplace health and safety.

Response: Bill 132 amends the OHSA to require that the written program to implement the workplace harassment policy be developed and maintained in consultation with the joint health and safety committee or safety representative, as the case may be.

Require employers to develop and maintain, in conjunction with their health and safety committee or representative, a written program to implement their workplace harassment policies.

Employers must consult with the joint health and safety committee or a health and safety representative at their workplace, as the case may be, to develop and maintain a written program to implement the workplace harassment policy that includes protection against sexual harassment.

Subsequently, in Dowling v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) 3 the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified the test that Ontario courts should follow when applying a contextual approach to determine if just cause for dismissal existed, writing at paragraphs 49 to 53:

When the Ontario government passed Bill 127, the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017 («Bill 127») in May 2017, it introduced significant amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (the «WSIA»), which we initially wrote about in an earlier blog post.

The Ontario Court of Appeal recognized this approach in Dowling v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) 10 writing at para. 77:

On November 16, 2016, Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Chris Buckley wrote a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne pointing out that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We recently wrote about new requirements for employers to implement comprehensive policies, programs, and investigative procedures to address workplace harassment under the Occupational Health and Safety Act («OHSA») see our blog post here.

32.0.6 (1) An employer shall, in consultation with the committee or a health and safety representative, if any, develop and maintain a written program to implement the policy with respect to workplace harassment required under clause 32.0.1 (1)(b).

• Introduced an organic pesticide which resulted in increased growth of plants and trees • Wrote an instructional manual on workplace safety and landscaping equipment maintenance, used as part of the apprenticeship program • Cleared debris from lawns and grounds and ensure that they were properly disposed of • Raked, composted and mulched leaves and plant seeds and bulbs using designated garden tools • Followed planned landscaping designs to figure out places that need sod and sowed grass and foliage according to the plan • Performed preventative maintenance on garden tools and equipment on a regular basis

• Particularly effective in roofing, repairing, re-roofing and insulating pre-installed roofs for commercial projects in a timely, organized and team oriented manner • Specialized expertise in EPDM, TPO, PVC and shingling • Skilled in carrying out maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and other physical structures • Well - versed in painting of structures, performing carpentry work, repairing plumbing fixtures and woodwork • Excellent physical stamina, ability to climb a ladder, bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Special talent for metal roofing construction including flashing, wall panels, fascia and soffit • Apt at using various tools needed for cutting hammering and fastening roofing materials • Track record of completing projects in strict accordance with job specifications, project layout and applicable safety guidelines • Profound skills in installation of low sloped roof systems including TPO, BUR and bitumen • Proficient in carrying - out general roof repairs, exterior siding adjustments and HVAC installation repairs • Particularly effective in removal and installation of all types of commercial roof systems including slate, tile and asphalt • Well practiced in covering roofs with topping material including sheets, PVC and spray foam • Adept at utilizing manual and electric tools and maintaining the same in a functional order • Efficient in laying and adhering insulation with metal fasteners or binding adhesives • Expert in cutting stripes of flashing and fitting into angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces • Firsthand experience in carrying out regular preventive maintenance of pre-installed roofing systems • Substantial knowledge of various roofing systems and associated installation protocols • Familiar with OSHA workplace safety guidelines • Excellent listening skills with profound ability to follow verbal and written instructions to book • Great attention to detail with proven skills in interpreting and implementing given drawings and blueprints with accuracy • Strong numeracy skills, apt at generating accurate cost estimations for given projects

• Provide feedback to other specialists in both written and verbal forms to improve workplace efficiency and safety.