workplace health and safety

The economic ramifications of workplace health and safety are significant, and require serious consideration.  In addition, there are legal and moral considerations for you ensuring your workforce is safe at work.

Employees have rights.  These right are the right to know, the right to participate and the right to refuse unsafe work.  It is expected that as an employer you will exercise due diligence in this area.  From a moral standpoint, demonstrating your commitment to health and safety directly affects the level of satisfaction your employees feel about the organization as a whole, and better positions you to attract and retain staff.

While I do my very best to ensure the information contained herein is as current and relevant as possible, I cannot be responsible for its complete accuracy to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  The Canadian Council for Occupational Health and Safety is another valuable resource for research and information on the subject of health and safety.

DID YOU KNOW?  The provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia are world leaders in the development of chemical exposure standards.

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