IHSA Safety Podcast
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
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 116
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) and Health & Safety in Ontario
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) and the evolution of health and safety in Ontario's construction industry and features Brian Barron, CEO o…
00:37:21 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Practical Tips for Homeowners When Hiring a Contractor
Choosing the right contractor for your home renovation is about more than cost—it’s also about safety. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we discuss contractor safety standards when it comes…
00:12:25 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
Driven to Learn: The Road to Safer Trucking
In 2022, Ontario recorded the highest number of transport truck collisions in a decade, causing 71 fatalities due to inexperienced drivers, risky moves by some truck drivers, and mechanical failures.…
00:32:36 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Legal Training Requirements for Safe Asbestos Work in Ontario
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of asbestos awareness in Ontario workplaces. Listen now and learn more about the required training for workers and supervisors to ensu…
00:25:19 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Understanding the Differences between Assessments, Inspections, and Audits in Workplace Safety
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the differences between assessments, inspections, and audits in workplace safety. Listen now and learn more about how the processes serve different p…
00:17:29 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA)—Free Support for Ontario Workers
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Office of the Worker Adviser, a resource that supports injured Ontario workers and ensures their rights are respected and enforced. Listen now an…
00:45:35 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
The Office of the Employer Advisor (OEA)—A Valuable Resource for Ontario Workplaces
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Office of the Employer Advisor (OEA), a resource that offers expert guidance, representation, and support to employers. Listen now and learn more…
00:29:35 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Building a Culture of Safety: Preventing MVIs through Road Safety Programs – Part 2
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast continues the discussion on the importance of a strong road safety program in preventing motor vehicle incidents (MVIs). Listen now to learn more about driver …
00:23:05 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Building a Culture of Safety: Preventing MVIs through Road Safety Programs – Part 1
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of building and implementing an effective road safety program. Listen now and learn more about how employers can build a well-structur…
00:26:14 |
Mon 12 May 2025
National Day of Mourning: Remembering, Reflecting, and Rebuilding Safer Workplaces
This special episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast welcomes back Eugene Gutierrez, the new executive director of Threads of Life. Tune in now and listen to Eugene as he shares his story of resiliency, h…
00:48:12 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
JHSC & WHSC Overview—Roles, Legal Requirements, and Best Practices (Part 3)
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast is the final segment on the roles and legal requirements of Joint Health and Safety Committees (provincial legislation) and Workplace Health and Safety Committ…
00:21:00 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
JHSC & WHSC Overview—Roles, Legal Requirements, and Best Practices (Part 2)
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast continues the discussion on the roles and legal requirements of Joint Health and Safety Committees (provincial) and Workplace Health and Safety Committees (fed…
00:28:38 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
JHSC & WHSC Overview: Roles, Legal Requirements, and Best Practices (Part 1)
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the roles and legal requirements of Joint Health and Safety Committees (provincial legislation) and Workplace Health and Safety Committees (federal l…
00:13:00 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Health & Safety Representatives: Discussing Legislation & Role with Deb Moskal & Doug Heintz (Part 2)
This episode is the second part of Episode 102 and discusses the importance of having a health and safety representative (HSR) in the workplace. Listen now and learn more about how employers can help…
00:23:13 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
Health & Safety Representatives: Discussing Legislation & Role with Deb Moskal & Doug Heintz (Part 1)
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, IHSA’s Deb Moskal and Doug Heintz discuss the role of health and safety representatives (HSRs) in Ontario small businesses. Deb and Doug explain when a wor…
00:26:57 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Understanding Legal and Other Requirements When Building an OHSMS
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, IHSA’s Maren Gamble discusses the importance of understanding legal and other requirements when building an occupational health and safety management syste…
00:51:29 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Working Outside in the Canadian Winter (Episode 76 relaunch)
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast invites listeners to listen to a relaunched episode of Episode 76, which discusses cold stress and working outside in the Canadian winter. Tune in now and lear…
00:14:52 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Asbestos Awareness and Training Requirements for Workplace Safety
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of asbestos training in Ontario workplaces to ensure workers are well-equipped to recognize the dangers of asbestos and know how to sa…
00:22:51 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
See Something, Say Something: Speaking up about Unsafe Conditions
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the 'See Something, Say Something' campaign and the importance of speaking up about unsafe conditions at work. Listen now and learn more about the ca…
00:12:00 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Minimizing the Risk of Distracted Driving
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…
00:38:20 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
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