September 2019
FOCUS ON: MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
Promoting employee wellness: it's a win-win
Optimize wellness programs and improve productivity
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NCA
Safety
News" provides you with valuable information and assists in your quest to achieve a world-class safety culture. We believe that developing a safe work ethic is a never-ending process that must be part of every business's professional development.
Please do not hesitate to contact the
office
with your input, suggestions or safety questions. We value your feedback!
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MERIT WINS DISTINGUISHED OGCA SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Congratualtions to NCA member Merit Contractors of Niagara, who took home an OGCA League of Champions Safety Award on September 19. They achieved a zero injury frequency in 2018. Leading by example!
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ICYMI:
WSIB Rate Framework
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WSIB is changing the way they set premium rates for the 300,000 Ontario businesses covered by their workplace injury and illness insurance.
Their new model comes into effect January 1, 2020, changing the way businesses are classified, boosting fairness and increasing transparency in how premium rates are set and adjusted.
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What to expect and key features details
HERE
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8 DAYS OF LOST TIME PER MONTH
Recent research indicates that for employees coping with mental health or other well-being challenges, more than a third of their time at the office is unproductive.
Employers have an important role in supporting employee mental health.
From: Niagara Region Workplace Health
Niagara Region FREE workplace Health Consultation
HERE
F
REE Health Toolkits and Policy Development Toolkits
HERE
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FALL BACK:
Remember to Turn Your Clocks Back
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AND:
- check / replace your smoke / CO2 detector batteries
- inspect your fire extinguishers
- BE AWARE of the effects of time changes on health, concentration and productivity (related article HERE)
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Why young workers’ mental health deserves
our attention
And 8 mental health strategies to help young workers
HERE
From: Workplace Safety and Prevention Services
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POISONOUS PLANTS REMINDER:
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"Some of them may look harmless, and sometimes even beautiful, but contact with these plants can cause symptoms ranging from itching, irritating, and sometimes painful rashes to extremely dangerous if ingested."
Article from OurWindsor.ca
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The Niagara Region's Health Department has a plethora of mental health wellness information and resources available, pertaining to workplace, community and home environments, including: Mental Health Training, Suicide Prevention / Life Promotion, Crisis Outreach, Newcomer Mental Health and more
HERE
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Need answers regarding health and safety, injury reporting, inspector visits, and more?
The MOL is holding onsite and webinar sessions on safety and other components of the Employment Standards Act in September and October.
Click here
to view a calendar of other information session events offered by the ministry and sign up for a session near you.
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Mental Health In the Workplace
White paper contributed by Jack McKiernan of the NCA Board of Directors
- On any given week, more than 500,000 Canadians will not go to work because of mental illnesses
- More than 30% of disability claims and 70% of disability costs are attributed to mental illnesses
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INTRODUCING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AT PSHSA
PSHSA has announced the addition of Occupational Therapy to their suite of prevention services, beginning with a series of webinars on emerging topics in the field of Occupational Therapy as they relate to workplace health and safety. Each webinar is available at $25 per access, beginning with
APPROACHES TO OHS PREVENTION THROUGH AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS LENS
" Click
HERE
for more course/webinar information, both free and pay-as-you-go.
PSHSA also has myriad articles on all areas of health and safety, including mental health (just enter "mental health" in their search engine).
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FREE, comprehensive series of workplace wellness courses to be be offered this fall
The Niagara Region's Health Department will be offering a series of facilitated sessions of approximately 2 hours in length. The 13 psychosocial risk factors included:
- Organizational Culture
- Psychological and Social Support
- Clear Leadership & Expectations
- Civility & Respect
- Psychological Demands
- Growth & Development
- Recognition & Reward
- Involvement & Influence
- Workload Management
- Engagement
- Balance
- Psychological Protection
- Protection of Physical Safety
Please
click here
to learn more information on each of these factors. Or view this brief 30 second
video clip
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Additional details with date, time, and location for each session TBA. Registration will be limited; only 12 to 20 participants per. You may register for any, or all, of the sessions depending on your interest and availability.
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MOL Construction Health and Safety Program
Fatality & Critical Injury Stats - January to July 2019
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NCA P.A.T.H.S.
PARTNERS ALIGNED TOGETHER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
NCA has made safety awareness a primary initiative for our Association. We have recently launched our
PATHS initiative, Partners Aligned Together
for Health and Safety
, formally making a stronger commitment to safety awareness and training.
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Elevating Work Platform (Scissor & Articulating ) Training
Oct 25 OR Nov 14
8:30AM-11:30AM
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Forklift Training
Oct 17 OR Nov 22
8:30AM-11:30AM
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Gain a Competitive Edge in the Industry. Showcase Your Potential.
Get
Gold Seal
Certified
Take a moment to read some amazing Gold Seal success stories
here.
Next exam taking place October 25.
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Upcoming NCA Educational
& Training Courses
Check out our online training courses
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NEW!
Joint Health & Safety Committee
Call for information 905-682-6661
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Health and Safety Community
What an incredible amount of safety information, tips, guidelines and training we have...at our fingertips...SEE BELOW
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What's New - Summer 2019
here
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Stay up to date with the latest industry safety news and training by clicking
here.
*Occupational Health and Safety Links and QR codes -
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Check out this valuable resource by clicking
here.
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Check out this valuable resource by clicking
here.
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Be sure to subscribe to their seasonal
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Compare health and safety statistics for businesses across the province
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FREE
AODA
training modules!
These cover the requirements for providing employment in ways that are accessible to people with disabilities. Watch it, read it, hear it or present it.
Click Here
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The BuildForce Canada Online Respectful and Inclusive Workplace Toolkit
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See what you can you do to ensure that leaders/managers and supervisors are knowledgeable (and continue to learn) about respectful and inclusive workplaces. Check out the latest blog:
Click Here
Also now available:
- Confined Space Safety Awareness
- Pipeline Construction Safety Training
Contact our Office for
DETAILS
and to register: 905-682-6661
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