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Health-and-safety

May 1, 2021

Workplace considerations for a healthy and safe landscape season

A fact sheet to help those in the workplace seek some clarity on best practices regarding the proper use of masks, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, prevention protocols and clarity on return to work for staff who have tested positive for Covid-19.
Apr 6, 2021

Building a stronger safety culture

Your workplace safety culture and your health and safety plan are different, but they’re closely tied together.
Jan 20, 2021

Now is the time to invest in health and safety

Wentworth Landscapes improves health and safety with the help of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
Apr 3, 2019

Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards announced

Apply now for the third annual Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards.
Mar 7, 2019

Changes coming to Ontario’s Joint Health and Safety Committee training

Online learning and extended time period for completion among the changes announced.
Feb 13, 2019

Ontario's health and safety training heading to 21st century

Government announces changes to Joint Health and Safety Committees Certification Training to lessen burden on business.
Dry cutting is the main cause of dust when cutting stone.
Oct 15, 2014

Silica dust starting to draw attention

LO members installing hardscapes deal every day with stone cutting, and the accompanying dust.
Oct 15, 2014

Lost time on the job skyrockets

The 2014 LO Safety Report Card contains some unusual data.
Jul 15, 2014

Changes coming for Joint Health and Safety Committee Training

Changes expected to be implemented in early 2015.
Jun 15, 2011

Changes coming to health and safety system

Ontario health and safety system is about to undergo some major changes.
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