What Is Covered in JHSC Part 1 Training in Ontario?
If you’re looking into Joint Health and Safety Committee training, one question usually comes up first: What exactly do you learn in JHSC Part 1, and is it enough to start working on a committee? Short answer: JHSC Part 1 gives you the legal, practical, and inspection-level foundation to actively participate in workplace safety in […]
Workplace Heat Stress: Working Temperature Requirements Ontario
Beating the heat in the workplace.
Pallet Walkie Rules (CSA B335-15) Warehouse Safety Poster
This Pallet Walkie Safety Poster summarizes key operator responsibilities under CSA B335-15, the Canadian standard governing lift trucks, including electric pallet trucks and walkie equipment. The rules highlighted reinforce safe operating practices such as proper load handling, maintaining clear visibility, pedestrian awareness, equipment inspection, and speed control within warehouse environments. While posters help reinforce expectations […]
Working at Heights Under 3m? – WAH Training Exemeptions
Is Working at Heights training required below 3 metres in Ontario? Learn about the 3m rule, exemptions, fall protection requirements, and employer responsibilities. Working at Heights training in Ontario is generally required on construction projects when workers are exposed to fall hazards of 3 metres or more or when fall protection systems are required. […]
Working at Heights vs Fall Protection vs Fall Arrest – Difference
TL:DR Working at heights training, fall protection, and fall arrest are not the same. In Ontario construction, Working at Heights training is legally required for workers exposed to fall hazards of 3 metres or more. Fall protection refers to the systems used to prevent or limit falls, while fall arrest is one specific […]
Working at Heights Hazards Checklist & Risk Assessment
Working at heights remains one of the highest-risk activities in construction and maintenance work. Every year, falls from height continue to cause serious injuries, fatalities, stop-work orders, and prosecutions across Ontario. Most of these incidents are predictable and preventable. Understanding the most common working at heights hazards is the first step in meeting […]
Is CSA B335-15 Mandatory? Canadian Workplace Safety Law Fit
CSA B335-15 is one of the most misunderstood safety standards in Canadian workplaces. Many employers ask the same question: Is CSA B335-15 mandatory, or is it just a best-practice guideline? The short answer is this: CSA B335-15 is not a regulation by itself, but in practice it functions as a mandatory compliance standard when pallet […]
Ontario’s Working at Heights Training Laws & Requirements 2026
Working at heights is one of the most hazardous activities in construction, and Ontario has strict laws to protect workers from falls. Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), specialized Working at Heights (WAH) training is mandatory for many workers. In this post, we provide an authoritative overview of Ontario’s working-at-heights training […]
Top 10 OHSA Violations in Ontario Workplaces & How to Avoid
Every year, Ontario workplaces receive thousands of Ministry of Labour orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Most of these orders are not complex or unexpected. They come from the same repeat issues across construction, industrial, warehousing, and commercial environments. Missing fall protection. Poor supervision. Incomplete training records. Unsafe equipment. Inadequate worker protection. […]
How to Build a Culture of Health and Safety in Ontario Workplaces?
Building a sustainable health and safety culture.