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
Working Outside in the Canadian Winter
Jasmine explains that extended exposures to cold can occur in locations such as roofs, unheated cabs, bridges, projects near large bodies of water, high buildings open to the wind, and working in ref…
00:12:34 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Hazards, Risks, Assessment, and Control
Maren discusses the proactive approach in depth, which focuses on predicting and foreseeing potential risks before the job starts. Maren compares this to baby-proofing or pet-proofing a house by iden…
00:36:44 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
A Look Back at the Life of an OHS Professional
On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we celebrate the career of an occupational health and safety professional, Tom Nicolls. Tom started his career in the Electrical Utility industry 38 years …
00:29:25 |
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Worker Misclassification (Part 3 of the ESDC series)
Worker misclassification, as explained by Liz, is the improper designation of an employee and occurs when an employer intentionally treats a worker who meets the criteria to be an employee as someone…
00:14:18 |
Tue 02 Jan 2024
Building Your Occupational Health and Safety System (Part 2 of the ESDC series)
Liz explains the necessary steps to establish a federal occupational health and safety program, which include finding a health and safety expert who is well-versed in the Canada Labour Code Part II, …
00:18:46 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Jurisdiction (Part 1 of the ESDC series)
Liz and Michelle discuss federal occupational health and safety—specifically for the transportation industry—and the differences between Canada Labour Code Part II and the Ontario Occupational Health…
00:13:46 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Trauma Management in the Workplace
Traumatic events may occur suddenly and without warning. Depending on the severity, the level of exposure, and personal history and coping abilities, trauma can be problematic in the long term for so…
00:30:35 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Silica Exposure in the Workplace
Silica is a primary component of many construction materials. CAREX Canada estimates that approximately 380,000 Canadians are occupationally exposed to silica, and approximately 570 lung cancers are …
00:23:16 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Noise Exposure in the Workplace 2: Audiometric Testing
Jasmine and Blair discuss in detail noise exposure in the workplace and the need for audiometric testing. Audiometric testing is a non-invasive and painless hearing test that assesses an individual's…
00:18:41 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Model: A Deeper Dive
The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) model, also known as the four stages of continuous improvement, is crucial for an organization's health and safety goals. On Episode 66 of the IHSA Safety podcast, Mar…
00:24:57 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Model
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model is a fundamental framework for developing and implementing an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This approach allows organizations…
00:42:45 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: COR® 2020 and ISO 45001:2018
Implementing an occupational health and safety management system in an organization is crucial for both employees and employers, as it helps to address and control hazards in a safe and consistent ma…
00:32:26 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
School Bus Safety and Passenger Management
As back-to-school season approaches, school bus operators and drivers must be ready and equipped to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for their passengers. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Pod…
00:41:40 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Noise Exposure in the Workplace
In this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Jasmine Kalsi discusses the importance of raising awareness about the potential risks associated with noise in the workplace.
00:14:56 |
Sun 30 Jul 2023
Standards Council of Canada
Standards impact many aspects of our professional and private lives. In the province of Ontario, within occupational health and safety, we have begun leveraging training standards such as Working at …
00:21:19 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
Returning to Work Safely After Injury
When a worker has suffered a work-related injury or illness, it can be challenging and overwhelming to think about returning to work. To encourage a successful return to work, it is essential for inj…
00:14:55 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
Heat Stress: Understanding the risks, symptoms, and controls
Summer in Ontario is typically hot and dry, which can cause heat stress for outdoor workers who work long hours. Heat stress is a seasonal hazard that can occur when the body's core temperature rises…
00:16:56 |
Mon 26 Jun 2023
Life of a Claim
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, offers various supports and benefits to injured workers, including income replacement ben…
00:22:21 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
Understanding WSIB's services for Ontario workers
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces in Ontario. WSIB prov…
00:23:23 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
Falls from Heights and Ministry Enforcement
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast focuses on falls from heights, and Ontario’s education and enforcement initiative aimed at improving jobsite compliance and worker safety.
00:22:38 |
Thu 25 May 2023
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