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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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Retirement Residence and Employer Ordered to Pay $11,000 in Fines for Non-Payment of Wages, Vacation and Holiday Pay
April 21, 2017
BELLEVILLE, ON - An employer who operated a retirement residence in Belleville and was ordered to pay almost $11,000 in unpaid wages, vacation and holiday pay has also been ordered to pay an additional $11,000 in fines.
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Waterloo Food Processing Company Fined $55,000 After Worker Injured by Machine Blades
May 1, 2017
KITCHENER, ON - A food processing company in Waterloo has pleaded guilty and has been fined $55,000 after a worker was injured by running blades in a machine.
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We've got you covered with our new onboarding checklist
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Properly onboarding new workers - whether they are long-term or temporary - is very important for safety on the job. Complete our orientation checklist to ensure all new workers start out on the right track:
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Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards
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The WSIB implements a new incentivized recognition program
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 These awards will recognize outstanding achievement in health and safety initiatives in businesses with fewer than 50 employees. The top three winners will receive cash prizes for their excellence in health and safety efforts.
Is your workplace a leader in the area of health and safety? Submit your nomination by June 30, 2017 here.
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Don't miss 10 Minute Talks - Summer 2017 Edition
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We know the ins and outs of H&S and ESA can be overwhelming for busy business owners. The casual setting will allow for you to have one-on-one time with our consultants.
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Victoria Day is a public holiday
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Reminder to all employers: last Monday, May 22, 2017 was Victoria Day. All employees should receive proper public holiday pay for that day.
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Safety for Outdoor Workers
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Tips for avoiding bites and stings this summer
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To protect your outdoor workers from biting and stinging insects this summer, take the following precautions:
- Wear long pants, socks, and long-sleeved shirts
- Tuck pant legs into socks or boots
- Wear high boots or closed shoes that cover your feet completely
- Wear a hat
- Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Picaridin
- Check before drinking from cups, bottles or cans. Stinging insects are attracted to sweet drinks
- Avoid wearing heavy perfumes or scented lotions or soaps
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Ministry of Labour Blitzes
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Upcoming Provincial / Eastern Ontario Blitzes
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The 2017 - 2018 workplace inspection blitz schedule has been announced. Ensure your workplace is prepared for upcoming focuses:
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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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New & Young Workers
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Food services and drinking places; retail trade; amusement, gambling and recreation industries; services to buildings and dwellings; other sectors known to employ young and new workers
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May 1 - Aug 31, 2017
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Health & Safety
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New & Young Workers
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Industrial
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May 1 - Aug 31, 2017
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Employment Standards
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Hours of Work |
Construction; transportation and warehousing; services to buildings and dwellings; retail trade; other sectors known to have a high number of hours worked |
May 1 - Aug 31, 2017
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View the full schedule
here.
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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 |
May 25, 2017 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| JHSC Certification Part 1 |
May 30 - June 1, 2017 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Working at Heights |
June 8, 2017 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Working at Heights |
June 15, 2017 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| JHSC Certification Part 2 |
June 14 - 15, 2017 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| ESA Session - Hours of Work |
June 27, 2017 |
8:30 am - 10:00 am |
JHSC Certification Part 2
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Aug. 3 - 4, 2017 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 2
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Aug. 14 - 15, 2017 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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Aug. 23 - 25, 2017 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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JHSC Certification Part 1
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Sept. 27 - 29, 2017 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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