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
Mental Health (part four): Toxic Masculinity
Toxic masculinity is a cultural norm that involves pressures on men to behave in a certain way—often based on outdated and unrealistic stereotypes of “manliness.” This does not mean that men are toxi…
00:29:40 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Mental Health (part three): Challenging Stigma and Reducing Mental Harm
Stigma is a set of negative beliefs and prejudices about a person or group of people. It is often based on myths and outdated social norms, and can lead to discrimination—unjust treatment and behavio…
00:26:28 |
Wed 15 Jun 2022
Mental Health (Part Two): Beginning the Dialogue in the Workplace
Working in the trades comes with certain risks. Every day on the job, ironworkers, powerline technicians, long-haul truckers, and all other tradespeople face hazards that can affect their health and …
00:25:00 |
Tue 31 May 2022
Mental health (part one)
In the past, employers may have viewed mental health as a personal issue and not one to discuss with employees. But the topic should not be ignored at work. Employers and supervisors should find a w…
00:18:20 |
Sun 15 May 2022
Threads of Life
Each worker and family member who has been affected by a workplace tragedy is a thread in the quilt of life. The Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support, known as Threads of Life, is a Canad…
00:24:39 |
Mon 25 Apr 2022
Motor Vehicle Incident, Mobile Equipment, Struck By – MLTSD Blitz Initiative
In this episode we are joined by Juanita Martin, Provincial Specialist of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) to get a better understanding of what the MLTSD is looking fo…
00:25:54 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
National Construction Safety Officer
The objective of the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO™)
00:20:10 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
Road Safety in Northern Ontario
Driving in Northern Ontario presents a unique set of driving-related hazards and some not so obvious differences than driving in Southern Ontario and many road users don’t understand and or fail to c…
00:27:23 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
Supervisors – federally regulated workplace (part two)
Our multi-part series on supervisors in a federally regulated workplace continues with IHSA’s Doug Heintz.
00:24:38 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
Supervisors in a federally regulated workplace (Part One)
Our multi-part series on Supervisors kicks-off with a discussion with Federal Labour Program Ontario Regional Director, Bruce Christianson.
00:13:57 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
Supervisor Series “Training Requirements”
Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Training Requirements” with IHSA Health and Safety Consultant, Alex Hernandez.
00:15:07 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
Documentation and Communication
Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Documentation and Communication” with IHSA’s Regional Manager North and East Operations, Jennifer McKenzie.
00:13:11 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
Duties of a Supervisor
Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Duties of a Supervisor” with between host Ken Rayner and Alain Leger, IHSA’s Manager, Powerline Apprenticeship and Training.
00:14:56 |
Tue 18 Jan 2022
Supervisors: “Identifying and Addressing Hazards”
Our multi-part series on Supervisors continues with a discussion on “Identifying and Addressing Hazards” with IHSA Health and Safety Consultant, Alana Stewart.
00:18:21 |
Thu 30 Dec 2021
The Competent Supervisor
Our multi-part series on Supervisors kicks-off with a discussion with Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development’s Assistant Deputy Minister, Jody Young. Jody oversees the Fair, Safe and Hea…
00:13:26 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Winter Driving
Whether you drive a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle, it’s always important to be fully aware of the hazardous road conditions created by winter weather. In this podcast, IHSA’s Ken Rayner a…
00:32:30 |
Fri 26 Nov 2021
Dr. Joel Moody, Ontario’s New Chief Prevention Officer
Dr. Joel Moody, Ontario’s new Chief Prevention Officer, joins IHSA to talk about his extensive background and offer his initial thoughts on the Prevention Office’s path forward.
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00:23:43 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Preparing for your Internal Audit
In this episode, Stacey Blea, HSMS Consultant, speaks to lead COR™ Auditor, Peter Smith about preparing for an internal COR™ audit. They cover context, resources, training, official documents and mor…
00:41:11 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Introducing the COR Team
Introducing some of the roles within the COR™ department at the IHSA and the individuals who are filling those positions. Guests include: Scott Needs, Maren Gamble, Deb Moskal, David Dametto, Peter S…
00:12:13 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Getting Started with COR(TM)
A conversation with Paul Casey, Vice President of Programs and Strategic Development and David Steinschifter, Manager of Strategic Programs provides a starting point for those interested in getting i…
00:21:17 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
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