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IHSA Safety Podcast

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

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00:21:20

The Impact of Workplace Injuries – The Story of Amber...

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/09/23

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.

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00:29:41

The Working Mind for the Trades

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/09/09

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.

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00:34:08

Impact of Senior Management on the Performance of an...

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/08/25

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.

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00:21:17

Corrective Action and Preventative Action

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/08/12

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 minimize or eliminate hazards and prevent incidents from reoccurring. The difference between the two is that one focuses on

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00:56:27

Nutrition

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/07/29

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.

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00:30:53

MTO Driver Certification Program

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/07/12

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 companies in Ontario.

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00:19:06

Heat stress (Episode 60 relaunch)

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/07/03

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 experiencing symptoms.

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00:20:23

MLITSD’s 2024-2025 Occupational Hygiene Compliance...

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/06/17

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 Ministry’s initiatives to enforce airborne occupational exposure limits in workplaces.

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00:50:30

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/06/03

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 being themselves and sharing their perspectives.

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00:22:53

The Construction Athlete

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/05/19

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 workers to take care of their health and well-being.

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00:21:36

Asbestos on Construction Projects - Reporting and...

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/05/06

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 Specialist with the Construction Health and Safety Program of the Occupational Health and Safety Branch, at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

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00:45:39

Remembering Dean Maguire: A Story of Workplace Tragedy

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/04/22

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 find out why prioritizing safety in the workplace is crucial.

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00:39:53

Women in Construction Health and Safety

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/04/08

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 addressing gender diversity in the workplace.

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00:22:58

Utility Work Protection Code

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/03/25

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 working on or above 750 volts. Listen now and learn more about the UWPC.

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00:41:25

Training vs. Competency

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/03/11

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 management system. Listen now and learn more.

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00:15:20

Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR)

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/02/26

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 1914, and features Jeff Ellery, a member of IHSA's Power Line Apprenticeship and training team. The EUSR, initially created by the Electrical Employers Association of Ontario, laid down a set of rules for safe work for electrical workers who work on or near electrical distribution or transmission systems

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00:12:34

Working Outside in the Canadian Winter

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/02/12

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 refrigerated rooms, vessels, and containers. Cold stress can result in two major illnesses: hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia occurs when the body cannot maintain its core temperature due to constricting blood vessels, while frostbite is caused by exposure to severe cold or contact with extremely cold

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00:36:44

Hazards, Risks, Assessment, and Control

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/01/29

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 identifying potential hazards to an infant or a new pet and putting control measures in place.

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00:29:25

A Look Back at the Life of an OHS Professional

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/01/16

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 ago with Hydro One, and has been a significant contributor to occupational health and safety in Ontario through various channels and roles.

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00:14:18

Worker Misclassification (Part 3 of the ESDC series)

IHSA Safety Podcast ·

2024/01/02

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 other than an employee. As a result, the worker or driver is not afforded the same rights and protections as other employees in the industry.

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