Mike White Safety Consulting Inc.
Box 10, A0B 3B0 Saint Marys, NL, Canada

A reminder about first aid requirements https://www.thetelegram.com//new-first-aid-kit-employer-/

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has adopted new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) first aid kit requirements based on the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines, providing clear provisions for first aid kits for employers to follow. The amended Regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2021. The Provincial Government has included a clause that provides employers with a grace period of one year to bring their first aid kits in line with the CSA St...andard. The new guidelines ensure OHS requirements for first aid kits are harmonized among all Canadian jurisdictions for common OHS safety standards and aligned with the National Occupational Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement. This consistency helps organizations to more easily operate and provide safe work environments in multiple provinces. OHS legislation currently requires employers to have first aid kits in their workplaces. Based on the amendment to the legislation, employers must reassess the risks of their workplace to ensure their current kit is suitable based on CSA standard Z1220-17. Businesses can obtain a copy of the standards from the CSA. Please contact me if you need to upgrade your First Aid Requirements. [email protected]

Proper traffic control is critical for the safety of workers and the driving public. All flag persons or traffic control persons (TCP) in Newfoundland and Labrador are required to complete a WorkplaceNL approved TCP training course. This training prepares the worker to perform traffic control in a safe and competent manner that complies with industry and legislative standards. Please contact me if you require this training or any other safety training. [email protected] 525-2124

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone - especially those in the workplace. However, we must learn to live and work through COVID-19. I have been getting many questions from employees on what they should do to protect themselves in the workplace. I have put together a few tips that we should always do - whether working or at home. Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap is not available. Sneeze and cough into your sleeve.... If you use a tissue, discard immediately and wash your hands afterward. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Avoid contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you are sick. Avoid high-touch areas, including handrails and stair-rails. Ensure you clean your hands and avoid touching your face after touching a high-touch surface. Notify your supervisor immediately if you are sick or have any symptoms of COVID-19. If you require training for your workplace in any area of Occupational Health Safety, you can contact me at [email protected] or 525-2124

If you are an Employers and would like to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan that outlines the policies, guidelines, and procedures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in your workplace...I can assist! Although you do not need a formal plan in place to begin operation, it is very practical to have to protect the safety of your workers, customers and other stakeholders within your business. Contact me at 525-2124 or [email protected]

In the interest of public safety and my own safety, my Company will not be offering training courses until further notice. However I will still offer consulting services, program development, manual upgrades, emergency response programs. I am available by email and phone. I encourage all to follow the directions we have been given by Government officials to do our part in helping eliminate Covid-19 Stay Safe Mike

New and enhanced training for flagpersons, supervisors launching April 1 'We still see risks from excessive speed, distracted driving,' says Workplace NL CEO Terry Roberts CBC News Posted: Feb 20, 2020 6:00 AM NT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago...Continue reading