En-Safe http://en-safe.com Tue, 15 May 2012 14:55:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Ministry of Labour 2012-2013 Blitz Schedule http://en-safe.com/2012/04/ministry-of-labour-blitz-schedule/ http://en-safe.com/2012/04/ministry-of-labour-blitz-schedule/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:13:38 +0000 En-Safe http://en-safe.com/?p=490 MOL 2012- 2013 Blitz Schedule

]]> http://en-safe.com/2012/04/ministry-of-labour-blitz-schedule/feed/ 0 March Safety Blitz Focuses on High-Risk Construction Trades http://en-safe.com/2012/03/march-safety-blitz-focuses-on-highrisk-construction-trades/ http://en-safe.com/2012/03/march-safety-blitz-focuses-on-highrisk-construction-trades/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:46:05 +0000 En-Safe http://en-safe.com/?p=454 As part of the Safe At Work Ontario strategy, the government is increasing inspections of construction sites employing workers in the five most hazardous construction trades — high-rise formwork, low-rise formwork and masonry, siding and built-up roofing work. Inspections will check for health and safety hazards to help prevent workplace injuries.

BACKGROUND
Workers in the five targeted trades are exposed to high-risk work and hazards that can result in death or severe, long-term injuries. They are at risk due to:
• unsafe use of equipment such as ladders, platforms and scaffolds
• slips, trips and falls (especially during concrete forming operations, siding, masonry and roofing work)
• inadequate education, training and supervision of workers (especially of new and young workers).
The lost-time injury (LTI) rate (number of injuries involving lost time at work per 100 workers) for these five trades ranges from almost double to four times higher than injury rates for the construction industry in general.

ONTARIO’S HIGH-RISK CONSTRCTION TRADES BLITZ
The March-long blitz will focus on hazards that can lead to falls from heights, slips on debris-covered surfaces and other dangers and will:
• prevent injuries and illnesses that could arise from unsafe work practices
• raise awareness of key health and safety hazards in each trade
• assist workplace parties in complying with the law.
Inspectors will continue to take a “zero tolerance” approach to any breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations and will focus on the following key priorities:
• Equipment use — all work equipment should be used in a safe and proper manner. In particular, ladders, work platforms and scaffolds must be used in accordance with the Construction Regulation.
• Fall protection — required fall protection systems must be used when working at heights and workers must be trained on the use of fall protection equipment and supervised when working at heights.
• Slips, trips and falls — construction sites should be kept clear of debris and other conditions that could cause slips, trips and falls. This is particular important during winter.

Additional information may be found on the MOL website.

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Working at Heights (Fall Prevention and Protection)
Confined Space Training

Training will be held at OPCA’s Barrie Facility Spring 2012. Schedule to be announced.

On-site / corporate training also available.

Contact En-Safe for more information
Telephone: 905-478-1326

Web site www.en-safe.com

]]> http://en-safe.com/2012/02/spring-training-at-opca-location/feed/ 0 Blitz By The Ministry Of Labour – Racking and Storage Systems http://en-safe.com/2012/02/blitz-by-ministry-of-labour-racking-storage-systems/ http://en-safe.com/2012/02/blitz-by-ministry-of-labour-racking-storage-systems/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:53:26 +0000 En-Safe http://en-safe.com/?p=432 Hazards involving pallet racks are a significant cause of serious worker injury. Usually made of steel, these racks often support heavy loads which may collapse if improperly installed or used. The racks are common in warehouses, distribution centres, retail operations and manufacturing plants.
From November 1 to 30, 2011, Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspectors conducted a blitz of hazards involving racking and storage systems. Inspectors checked on compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
Inspectors checked that:
• racking was selected and installed in a manner that ensures the safety of workers
• racking was properly maintained and repaired
• material was safely loaded onto racks
• aisles were obstruction-free
The goal was to:
• raise awareness of racking and storage system hazards
• check that employers identified and controlled hazards
• check that employers addressed and remedied non-compliance with the OHSA and its regulations
• deter non-compliant employers
• enhance health and safety partnerships
• promote improved health and safety for workers using racking and storage systems
Report summary
Between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2010, three workers died and 45 others received serious injuries involving racking and storage, according to ministry data.
In November 2011, ministry inspectors conducted 1,167 visits to 977 workplaces and issued 3,063 orders under the OHSA, including 118 stop work orders.
The most commonly issued orders involved an employer’s duty to ensure equipment, materials and protective devices were maintained in good condition.
To see the complete report, visit the ministry website.

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Ottawa – January 20th, 2012

Mississauga – February 2nd, 2012

If demand warrants that other classes are required, classes may be scheduled for a later date and a waiting list will be kept.

]]> http://en-safe.com/2012/01/last-scheduled-open-enrollment-classes/feed/ 0 Merry Christmas from En-Safe http://en-safe.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-from-ensafe/ http://en-safe.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-from-ensafe/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:29:42 +0000 En-Safe http://en-safe.com/?p=405 Merry Christmas from En-Safe 2011
En-Safe would like to wish our clients and associates a very Merry Christmas and a safe and successful New Year. Please see our attached Christmas Card.

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The Ontario Petroleum Contractors Association (OPCA) will be hosting a CH-O2 ROT Fuel Refresher training course on Wednesday January 11th, 2012. Please view the attached flyer for registration information.

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For Construction Heat ROT training information, please contact En-Safe.

To preview these changes click: Important Union Gas Ammendment Notice for distribution

 

]]> http://en-safe.com/2011/11/union-gas-meter-set-changes/feed/ 0 Blitzes By The Ministry Of Labour http://en-safe.com/2011/11/blitzes-by-ministry-of-labour/ http://en-safe.com/2011/11/blitzes-by-ministry-of-labour/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:57:50 +0000 En-Safe http://en-safe.com/?p=321 Since 2008, the Ministry of Labour has conducted 34 inspection blitzes focusing on specific hazards across many industries. Last fiscal year, our inspectors visited more than 14,000 workplaces, issuing nearly 33,000 orders, including more than 2,600 stop-work orders.

Two blitzes are scheduled for this fall, targeting workplace health and safety hazards:

  • Racking and Storage – November (Industrial)
  • Infection Control – November (Health Care)

Although the MOL announces blitzes in advance, individual employers receive no warning of proactive inspections. Results are posted on our website within 90 days of their completion.

]]> http://en-safe.com/2011/11/blitzes-by-ministry-of-labour/feed/ 0 En-Safe’s Construction Heat open enrollment training has started http://en-safe.com/2011/11/ensafes-construction-heat-open-enrollment-training-has-started/ http://en-safe.com/2011/11/ensafes-construction-heat-open-enrollment-training-has-started/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:53:07 +0000 En-Safe http://en-safe.com/?p=318 Call us at 905-478-1326 or email us at info@en-safe.com to register for any of our open enrollment courses. Locations and dates can be found on our website.

En-Safe’s specialization is on-site training.

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