As of June 1 2023, amendments to the OHSA now require naloxone kits (such as narcan) in some Ontario workplaces. Watch this video to find out if these changes impact your business.
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Naloxone (such as narcan) is a medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and allows time for medical help to arrive.
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How do you know if a worker is at risk of an opioid overdose? Find out what five things you should work for. For more information visit https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/machine-safety Don’t miss o
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As of June 1st amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be made requiring naloxone kits in some workplaces. Watch this video to find if these changes impact your business.
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The answer depends on whether your workers are at risk of overdose. But how do you determine that? The process just got a little clearer, says WSPS Consultant Pam Patry.
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CSA Group has just published two standards that can help you better manage impairment in your workplace and improve your incident investigations.
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Does your workplace have a policy and procedures to deal with these and other causes of impairment, such as working in extreme temperatures, or exposure to toxic substances?
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A sample form which can be used as a template. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Know the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and be aware of the on-the-job problems substance abuse can cause.
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Impairment sample policy.
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Impairment sample tool.
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The Canadian cannabis production industry is growing fast. In 2019 alone, the industry grew by 68% and generated $3 billion in revenue.
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Cannabis edibles entering the marketplace this month pose a new set of challenges for employers that have already grappled with recreational cannabis.
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In fall 2017, a year before the recreational use of cannabis became legal, Tenaris's Algoma-Tubes facility began exploring how it might affect workplace health and safety.
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If your workplace is like most, you've updated your substance abuse policy and program to include "employee fitness for duty."
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The legalization of recreational cannabis has given new life to an ongoing workplace concern: how to reduce the risk of impairment.
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Update the drug and alcohol policy to reflect the new reality and undertake a comprehensive training and education program.
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Impairment continues to be a challenge that employers across Ontario must manage.
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How do you define impairment and fitness for work? What types of tasks are safety sensitive?
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Marijuana legalization is slated to take effect this summer. This impending legislation leaves a lot of workplaces vulnerable, if they don't yet have policies in place.
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