Safety

As the new season approaches, remember to undertake the annual workplace orientation process for all workers. I

The Ontario government is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

When Queen’s Park passed Bill 168 on workplace violence and harassment in 2010, a collective groan rose from landscapers and growers across the province.

Professional training, both through the industry and colleges, has seen a dramatic reduction in WSIB rates for the landscape industry over the past several years.

"We as a landscape company have allowed employees to wear shorts in the summer."

The Ministry of Labour will visit workplaces that employ young and new workers.

Changes came into effect on Jan. 1, 2010 on the requirement not to use a tiedown, or a component of a tiedown, to secure cargo to a vehicle.

As we embark on a great season, we must not forget our obligation to operate safe businesses.

Regulations require that a worker wear and use the protective clothing and equipment necessary to protect against hazards.

As the season quickly approaches, it is time for employers and supervisors to prepare and organize their staffing needs, based on prepared budgets.