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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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Roofing Business Operator Receives Probation, Community Service As Part of Sentence
November 23, 2016
KITCHENER, ONTARIO - An Ontario justice of the peace has sentenced the operator of a Kitchener roofing business to probation and 100 hours of community service for failing to comply with two orders issued by an employment standards officer (ESO).
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Restaurant Employer Fined Over $37,000 for Failing to Comply With Orders to Pay Employees
November 22, 2016
GUELPH, ON - Failure to comply with orders to pay relating to 15 former employees has resulted in fines totalling $37,404.67 against a restaurant that was based in Alma. The restaurant operated under the name Marj's Village Kitchen.
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Cold weather slips, trips and falls
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With the Canadian winter weather come the hazards associated with snow and ice. To help prevent cold weather slips, trips and falls, employers should ensure all walking surfaces are properly cleared and salted.
Additionally, employees should avoid walking on snow and ice covered areas whenever possible; when unavoidable, everyone should wear proper footwear, and take shorter and slower steps.
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Although road conditions in the winter are out of the employer's control, all workplaces can decrease the hazards associated with winter driving by promoting safe winter driving.
Employers should ensure all workers are aware of the hazards and are properly trained for driving in winter conditions. Ensure everyone on your team is able to recognize the possible hazards.
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Mitigate Working at Heights Hazards
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Owner of roofing business jailed for three days due to non-compliance
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While the implementation period for the MOL's new working at heights program is underway, the phase in period is quickly ending.
By April 1, 2017, all construction firms who have workers working at heights must have successfully completed the updated certification. Do not wait for the last minute - register your workers today!
Why?
A worker recently fell 18 feet and was injured due to lack of fall protection equipment. This lead to the employer's attempt at deceiving the MOL inspector that proper equipment had, in fact been used. Ultimately the employer was jailed for three days along with a $5,000 fine. For the full story,
read more here
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As exemplified by the case above, The MOL is taking a zero tolerance stance towards working at heights accidents and a lack of proper working at heights certification / equipment. We urge all of our construction sector clients to ensure they have the MOL approved certification moving into 2017.
For a list of our upcoming WAH courses, click here.
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New Ministry of Labour tips and gratuities video
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With the festive season upon us, is your workplace in compliance with the ESA rules on tipping and gratuities calculation and sharing? Earlier this year, the rules governing tipping and gratuities in the hospitality industry changed impacting how they are earned and shared in the workplace. The MOL has developed a new resource video to help explain these rules.
The video recommends all employers establish a clear policy on tips and other gratuities in addition to keeping track of any tip pools the business may have.
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What Health and Safety Initiatives are Important in 2017?
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Health & Safety System Priorities for 2017 - 2018
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At the System Leaders Forum held on November 16, the CEOs of the Health and Safety Associations, the Chief Prevention Officer and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) approved the following system priorities for 2017 - 2018:
1. Vulnerability in the Workplace
2. Small Business
3. Highest Hazards
For more information on these system priorities contacts us today.
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Interested in Improving your Workplace Health & Safety Program?
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Join KPSC's WSIB Safety Group in 2017
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The WSIB Safety Groups program is a great resource to help organizations establish a comprehensive health and safety program. The program is a performance-based rebate program developed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
If you wish to join KPSC's multi-sector Safety Group, please fill out the below forms and submit by fax to 613-546-5513 or email.
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Ministry of Labour Blitzes
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Upcoming Provincial / Eastern Ontario Blitzes
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Focus
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Program
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Sector/Business Type
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Date
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Processing - Safe Work Practices: Mine Plants
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Health and Safety
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Mining
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February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017
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Register Your Employees Today
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Course
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Date
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Time
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Working at Heights
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January 12, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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January 16-18, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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February 2-3, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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February 9, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Working at Heights
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February 23, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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February 23-24, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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March 2, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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March 7-9, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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March 9, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Working at Heights
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March 23, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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March 29-30, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Working at Heights
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March 30, 2017
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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April 19-21, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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May 1-2, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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May 29-31, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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June 14-15, 2017
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Register Here
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