Workplace Incident Reporting Ontario – What To Report & When?
Learning from experience.
Forklift Refresher Training Expiry & Renewal Requirements Ontario
TL:DR Ontario does not use a government-issued forklift licence renewal system with a fixed expiry date. However, employers are expected to ensure forklift operators remain competent, properly supervised, and capable of operating equipment safely under current workplace conditions. Forklift Training Expiry in Ontario Forklift training certificates in Ontario commonly display a three-year […]
Forklift Operator Training Requirements in Ontario Workplaces
Ontario forklift training requirements require employers to ensure forklift operators are properly trained, evaluated, supervised, and competent to safely operate powered industrial trucks in workplace environments. Forklift training typically includes both theory and practical evaluation. Workers usually learn equipment inspection procedures, load handling, pedestrian awareness, stability principles, hazard recognition, and safe operating practices. Many […]
EWP Training Types Ontario – Operator, Awareness, Supervisor
Not every worker needs the same type of Elevating Work Platform (EWP) training in Ontario. The right course depends on what role you actually perform on the job site. If you operate a scissor lift or boom lift, you typically need EWP Operator Training. If you work around elevated work platforms but do […]
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 […]