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| July 2024 IHSA awards: get your nominations in The nomination period for IHSA’s 2024 health and safety excellence awards closes in one month. Submit your nomination of an individual, team, or project that has made a positive impact on workplace health and safety by August 31 at 4 p.m. and they’ll be considered for recognition at our Annual General Meeting on October 2, 2024. Click here to learn more about IHSA’s industry awards—and submit your nomination. A reminder to keep your promise IHSA is proud to be your partner in creating safer and healthier Ontario workplaces. Recently, we began to roll out a new campaign with an important message for workers and employers: Keep your promise to return home healthy and safe to those who count on you at the end of each workday. Watch our first keep your promise video now. IHSA is here for you in northern Ontario IHSA is proud to maintain a significant presence in northern Ontario—to provide vital health and safety services and resources to our members in the region. You can book in-class training at our centres in Thunder Bay, Kenora, Sudbury, and Timmins, or we can provide training at your workplace. IHSA staff can also perform jobsite health and safety consultations, help you get started with the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program (HSEp), and more. Check out this video to learn more about IHSA is northern Ontario. Our latest video safety talks IHSA’s expert-led video safety talks offer crucial information on workplace best practices and the safe use of common equipment. Our newest videos look at: The benefits and drawbacks of using chain slings in hoisting and rigging operations. How to set up a travel restraint system when working at heights. Reporting requirements for workplace accidents, injuries, and fatalities as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Watch these videos and many others on IHSA’s YouTube channel. New IHSA Safety Podcast episodes The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast that explores best practices, resources, and training to control and eliminate health and safety hazards in the industries that IHSA serves. Episode 86 talks about heat stress, how to identify symptoms, and how to control its risks at the workplace—including the use of OHCOW’s online heat stress calculator. Listen now. Episode 87 discusses the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Driver Certification Program, which gives organizations the authority to train and test their employees for the purpose of upgrading or renewing classified licenses and endorsements. Listen now. Episode 88 offers practical nutrition advice to help you boost your overall health and energy levels—at work and at home. Listen now. Access the IHSA Safety Podcast online, or find it using your preferred podcast app. |
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