Articles on regulatory compliance, workplace inspections, safety program development, training, documentation, and risk management — written for safety managers, supervisors, and business owners operating in high-hazard industries.
Due diligence is one of the most cited concepts in occupational health and safety — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it actually requires of employers and supervisors under Canadian legislation.
Most organizations conduct some form of workplace inspection. Far fewer have a program that consistently identifies hazards, documents findings, and tracks corrective actions through to completion.
In the event of an incident, inspection, or regulatory audit, your documentation is your evidence. Generic policies and outdated procedures provide limited protection. Here's what defensible documentation looks like.
Supervisors carry significant legal responsibility under Canadian OHS legislation. Many don't know the full scope of their obligations — and many organizations haven't provided the training to address it.
An incident report documents what happened. A root cause analysis explains why — and what needs to change to prevent recurrence. Most organizations do the first. Fewer do the second well.
For organizations formalizing safety for the first time, the scope of what's required can feel overwhelming. A structured approach — starting with compliance obligations and working outward — makes the process manageable.
NorthCan Safety Solutions 360° provides structured, ongoing OHS program management for Canadian employers in high-hazard industries.
