IHSA Safety Podcast

Dec 02 2024 97 ep. 22 mins 14

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The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario; one thought-provoking discussion at a time.

<p>We engage with professionals and industry influencers to help them implement and improve health and safety solutions for workers and the workplace. Each episode explores best practices, resources, and training to control and eliminate safety hazards in work environments involving high-risk activities in the industries that IHSA serves: construction, transportation, and electric utilities

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Minimizing the Risk of Distracted Driving

Dec 02 2024 38 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses distracted driving as a workplace hazard and the critical impact it can have on one’s safety. Listen now and learn more about measures we can take to minimize the risk of distracted driving.

Respiratory Protection Program

Nov 18 2024 16 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of respiratory protection programs for Ontario employers. Tune in to learn more about respirator requirements, types of respirators, and more.

Basics of Air Quality Testing in the Workplace

Nov 04 2024 16 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of air quality testing and exposure assessments in Ontario's construction, transportation, and electrical utility sectors. Listen now to learn more about conducting air quality testing in the workplace to protect workers.

Transitioning to COR® 2020 and achieving Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers recognition

Oct 21 2024 24 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast features Bothwell-Accurate and discusses its successful transition to the COR® 2020 standard and recent recognition under the Supporting Ontario Safe Employers Program. Listen now and learn tips to ease the transition to COR® 2020.

The Importance of Documentation in an Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Oct 10 2024 21 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of documentation in an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). Tune in and learn more about the critical need to have documentation in an OHSMS, particularly for small businesses.

The Impact of Workplace Injuries – The Story of Amber Hiuser

Sep 23 2024 21 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the impact of workplace injuries and highlights the need for a workplace to have a COR-certified OHSMS in place. Listen now and learn more about creating a culture of safety in the workplace.

The Working Mind for the Trades

Sep 08 2024 29 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses mental health in high-risk workplaces and the partnership between IHSA and Opening Minds to deliver a new training program, The Working Mind for the Trades. Listen now and learn more about addressing mental health in the workplace.

Impact of Senior Management on the Performance of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

Aug 24 2024 34 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the impact of senior management on the performance of an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). Listen now and learn more about how senior management can lead by example when it comes to health and safety.

Corrective Action and Preventative Action

Aug 12 2024 21 mins

On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, IHSA’s Maren Gamble discusses the distinction between two concepts that are often confused in health and safety: corrective action and preventative action. Corrective actions are taken in response to existing hazards or incidents in the workplace. Preventative actions, on the other hand, take a more proactive approach with the aim to m

Nutrition

Jul 29 2024 56 mins

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses practical diet and nutrition tips for food and beverages. Listen now and learn more about the differences between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as what makes up an adequate and balanced diet.