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JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE CERTIFICATION TRAINING
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Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions (WHSS) is the only Ministry of Labour (MOL) approved Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification training provider located in Kingston.
As most workplaces with twenty (20) or more workers must have a JHSC established, we regularly hold training sessions. At least one (1) worker and one (1) management representative of this committee must be certified by completing the prescribed training standards set by the MOL.
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Part One
Basic Certification Training
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Part One B
asic Certification training
provides an overall knowledge of the Health and Safety Legislation that applies to most workplaces.
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Part Two Workplace Specific
Training
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Part Two Workplace Specific
Certification training focuses on the significant hazards in your workplace and how to assess, control and/or eliminate them.
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Visit our website to register for the Part 1 or Part 2 Certification Course.
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Company Ordered to Pay Workers: Fined $70,000 for Failing to Comply
October 13, 2016
BRAMPTON, ON - Failure to comply with orders to pay amounting to $43,346 relating to seven former employees has resulted in a fine of $70,000 for a Brampton business.
Operating as NE Group of Companies, 1533633 Ontario Inc., the company is in the business of providing merchant terminals used for payments by customers.
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Worker's Fall Through Opening Results in $50,000 Fine In Guelph
October 7, 2016
GUELPH, ON - Nartech Metal Products Inc., a Windsor-based automotive parts manufacturer with a plant in Guelph, pleaded guilty and has been fined $50,000 after a worker fell through an open scrap chute and suffered injuries as a result.
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This October Focus on Workplace Ergonomics
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Global Ergonomics Month
is an excellent time to review and assess the risks of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in your workplace. Take precautionary measures to ensure a safe and healthy environment
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free of pains and strains
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for your employees.
As an easy first step, check in with your employees to see if they are having any issues with their current workstations; employees often have work positions that are
best for them. For example, in an office environment some employees will prefer sitting on a medicine ball as their office chair, while others may prefer a standing desk to a seated one.
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Joint Health and Safety Committee
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We are Now Offering Part 1 and 2 Certification Training
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We are happy to share with our readers that we have been fully approved by the Ministry of Labour for both Part 1 -
Basic
and Part 2 -
Workplace Specific
Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training.
If your JHSC needs updated training to meet the new legislation, register for one of our
upcoming courses
or book a private session.
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Ontario Increases Minimum Wage
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Minimum wage has officially increased to $
11.40
in Ontario
as of October 1, 2016. 
We are reminding all clients to ensure that any employees who earn minimum wage receive this pay increase.
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New Workplace Harassment Requirements in Effect
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Ensure Compliance with Bill 132
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Ontario's new Sexual Violence and Harassment Legislation is now in effect after Bill 132 was passed earlier this year. To ensure compliance, we advise all of our clients reference the Ministry of Labour's Code of Practice for further information.
Additionally, at WHSS we have a variety of resources available to help identify and implement the changes needed to allow your health and safety program's compliance with this important Legislation.
Not sure where to start?
Contact us for an assessment of your existing health and safety program, or for assistance developing a custom program for your workplace.
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New Suspended Access Equipment Regulation
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Amendments have been made to the Construction Projects Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to strengthen and clarify existing requirements relating to the use of
suspended access equipment
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The changes come into effect January 1, 2017. For more information on the amendments, see the full Regulation
here
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Working at Heights Training
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Businesses with employees working at heights should be aware that the legislation has changed and updated certification is now required. As of April 1, 2017 - less than 7 months from now - all workers will need this new certification.
Beat the rush and get trained today. For a full list of our upcoming Working at Heights courses, visit our training schedule
here
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Ministry of Labour Blitzes
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Upcoming Provincial / Eastern Ontario Blitzes
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Program
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Focus
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Sector / Business
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Date
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Employment Standards
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Repeat Violators / Zero Tolerance
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Professional Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, Personal Care Services and other sectors with repeat violators
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Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2016
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Health & Safety
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Chemical Handling
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ndustrial
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Sept. 19 - Oct. 31, 2016
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Health & Safety
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Safe Material Tramming Underground and Surface
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Mining / Construction
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Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2016
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Register Your Employees Today
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| ESA Training |
October 18, 2016 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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| JHSC Certification Part 2 |
October 26 - 27, 2016 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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| Working at Heights |
October 27, 2016
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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November 7 - 9, 2016 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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| ESA Training |
November 15, 2016 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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November 16 - 17, 2016 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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November 22, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Working at Heights
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November 24, 2016
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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November 30 - December 2, 2016 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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December 1, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| JHSC Certification Part 2 |
December 8 - 9, 2016 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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December 8, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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