Technology is revolutionizing how we how we live—and how we learn. Today, many trainers/teachers recognize technology’s profound impacts in the field of training/education and embrace it wholeheartedly and creatively to make learning more efficient, effective, and engaging. One technology-centric approach to learning that is playing an...
Introduction Working at Heights and fall protection are intertwined in the workplace. Working at Heights is a task that is common in many construction projects. However, this is quite common in industrial settings. Working at heights applies where a worker may be exposed to any of...
In the Province of Ontario, Bill 141 requires that all defibrillators are installed in accordance to the regulations, which means all automated external defibrillators (AED) are easily accessible, maintained and tested, and staff are trained to use it. It also requires that defibrillators are registered...
The new school year is approaching, and students are anxious to connect with their friends and see what the year brings. However, unlike previous years, they may also feel an added layer of nervousness and uncertainty. Sending children into a public area for prolonged periods...
Bill 141, the Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act, 2020, has received Royal assent and passed into law. Bill 141 is important to Ontario as availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) is viewed as essential to public health. How will making AEDs accessible in public...
On March 30th, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development announced that they are offering an extension to the Working at Heights (WAH) validity period, for workers in the construction sector. Working at heights is a mandatory training for thousands of construction workers, and normally...
The health, safety and well-being of our employees and the people we serve is our top priority and the WSIB continues to actively monitor the guidance of provincial and national health authorities with regard to COVID-19. To adhere to government guidelines regarding COVID-19, we advise...
Effective January 1, 2020, the WSIB accepts the CSA Z1220-17 First aid kits for the workplace. To meet the Regulation 1101 first aid obligations under WSIA, workplaces have the option of supplying the Regulation 1101 First aid kit requirements or CSA Z1220-17 First aid kits for...
We would like to share this message from one of our suppliers, Prestan, regarding the rising concerns of Coronavirus. See below. For more information on Prestan and their products, visit here: https://prestanproducts.com/...
November is known as CPR month across Canada and if you haven’t yet learned how to perform CPR, now is the time. Many people are able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a cardiac emergency, but without training are unable to effectively provide life-saving assistance....