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
Respiratory Protection Program
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, a…
00:16:17 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Basics of Air Quality Testing in the Workplace
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 …
00:16:17 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
Transitioning to COR® 2020 and achieving Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers recognition
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…
00:24:02 |
Mon 21 Oct 2024
The Importance of Documentation in an Occupational Health and Safety Management System
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 hav…
00:21:38 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
The Impact of Workplace Injuries – The Story of Amber Hiuser
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 crea…
00:21:20 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
The Working Mind for the Trades
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 …
00:29:41 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
Impact of Senior Management on the Performance of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
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 ho…
00:34:08 |
Sun 25 Aug 2024
Corrective Action and Preventative Action
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.…
00:21:17 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Nutrition
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, …
00:56:27 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
MTO Driver Certification Program
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Driver Certification Program (DCP). Listen now and learn more about the benefits of the DCP program to…
00:30:53 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Heat stress (Episode 60 relaunch)
The IHSA Safety Podcast invites listeners to re-listen to Episode 60, which discusses heat stress, the different types of heat stress disorders, risks, symptoms, controls, and actions to take when ex…
00:19:06 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
MLITSD’s 2024-2025 Occupational Hygiene Compliance Initiatives
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses occupational hygiene and the MLITSD's campaign efforts in 2024-2025 regarding exposure to chemical agents. Listen now and learn more about the Minist…
00:20:23 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses diversity and inclusion. Listen now and learn more about ways organizations can create a more inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable …
00:50:30 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
The Construction Athlete
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses ways in which construction workers can build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Listen now and learn more about why it’s essential for construction wo…
00:22:53 |
Sun 19 May 2024
Asbestos on Construction Projects - Reporting and Notification Responsibilities
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses reporting and notification responsibilities for asbestos on construction projects in Ontario and features Michele Beckstead-Jackson, Provincial Speci…
00:21:36 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Remembering Dean Maguire: A Story of Workplace Tragedy
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, the Maguire family shares their story of the tragic passing of Dean Maguire, a devoted father, brother, and husband in a workplace tragedy. Tune in now and…
00:45:39 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Women in Construction Health and Safety
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses women in construction health and safety and features three members of IHSA's management team. Listen now and learn more about the importance of addre…
00:39:53 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Utility Work Protection Code
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), a set of rules and regulations that ensures consistency in rules, tags, forms, and communication for workers…
00:22:58 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Training vs. Competency
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses training and competency, highlighting the importance of differentiating between the two concepts when building an occupational health and safety mana…
00:41:25 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR)
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR), which have been the foundation of health and safety education in the electrical utilities industry since …
00:15:20 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
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