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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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00:39:30

Safety Training and Resources for Young Workers: Why...

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2026/03/30

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the health and safety resources available to young workers and their parents and features Pam Patry, northern region manager at WSPS.Pam highlights that young workers don’t know what they don’t know, so if they’re not trained or taught about hazards in their workplace, they won’t know what to look out for or how to recognize a hazard. Young workers often receive generic training such as WHMIS but may not be educated on specific hazards they could

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00:28:13

Preparing Teens for Work: Safety Training and...

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2026/03/15

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses adequate health and safety training for teenagers entering the workforce and features Angela and Melanie.Angela and Melanie express concerns about young workers receiving proper training on common workplace hazards, emergency procedures, or personal protective equipment (PPE) at their places of work. Angela says, although her son learned some basic safety protocols, there should have been more focused training at his workplace on potential hazards

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00:24:04

Protecting Young Workers Starts With Effective Health...

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2026/03/03

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses young workers' experiences with health and safety training and features guest speakers Ashley and Will, who share their experiences from different sectors.Ashley and Will discuss the challenges young workers face when it comes to health and safety awareness and training. Ashley, who works in healthcare and previously in a grocery store, mentions that her grocery store job provided only minimal training during orientation, mainly through video

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01:05:31

Managing Construction Risks: COR®-Driven Health and...

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2026/02/14

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses construction safety at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and features Justin Da Silva, Safety Program Manager at SickKids.Justin discusses SickKids hospital’s long-term plan called Project Horizon, which aims to improve pediatric care with new facilities designed for individual care. The project, funded by donations, will unfold over the next 10 to 20 years and involve demolishing some existing structures and building new ones, all while

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00:37:46

IHSA’s 5-Part Series on Best Practices for...

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2026/02/02

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses IHSA’s 5-part video series "Ask a Construction Health and Safety Expert" and features series host Ken Rayner and industry experts Deb Moskal and Dave Dametto.Ken states that the series is designed to support small business owners, especially those in their first year, by providing easy, accessible health and safety resources and helping them achieve compliance. With over 10,000 new construction businesses joining IHSA each year, the series

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00:21:18

Closing the Loop: Using the COR® Maintenance Action...

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2026/01/19

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses COR®’s Maintenance Action Plan (MAP) and features Peter Smith, Lead COR® Auditor at IHSA, and Margaret Hart, health and safety program administrator at Hart-Well Electrical.The MAP, which was introduced in Alberta in 2016 to improve health and safety standards, is a new option for mature COR®-certified organizations in Ontario to enhance health and safety without the burden of repetitive internal audits. Peter explains that following a

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00:12:23

Enhancing Efficiency with the COR® Combined Audit

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2026/01/05

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the new COR® Combined Audit program and features Peter Smith, Lead COR® Auditor at IHSA.Peter states that the COR® Combined Audit allows organizations with many accounts to undergo one comprehensive COR® audit rather than multiple audits throughout the year. The key benefit of the program is to enhance efficiency during the COR® certification process, so that instead ofreviewing the same health and safety management

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00:44:24

Understanding the Hierarchy of Controls in Workplace...

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2025/12/26

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the hierarchy of controls as a fundamental tool in workplace health and safety and features Scott Laing.Scott explains that the hierarchy of controls is a framework that helps to reduce or eliminate hazards, starting with the most effective methods such as elimination and substitution and moving down to less effective measures such as personal protective equipment (PPE). The hierarchy of controls helps manage workplace risks effectively,

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00:33:38

A Day in the Life of a Construction Supervisor Part 2...

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2025/12/09

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses mental health and self-care within the construction industry and features construction supervisor Andy Fournier. Andy discusses areas of supervising that can lead to stress, such as tight schedules and deadlines. One way he manages stress is to set realistic expectations and understand that deadlines can change due to unforeseen factors. It’s better if a project is delayed than to cut corners and put lives at risk. It's also important to be open

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00:29:26

A Day in the Life of a Construction Supervisor Part 1...

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2025/11/23

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the legal responsibilities, safety standards, and regulatory framework that every construction supervisor needs to know and features construction supervisor Andy Fournier.Andy discusses the most important supervisory responsibilities on a construction project, one of which is prioritizing safety above all else. He speaks against a culture that puts schedule and deadlines over safety, stating that while no one may remember how quickly a project is

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00:23:01

The Role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in...

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2025/11/11

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) and features Ryan Smith, health and safety consultant at IHSA.Ryan highlights the necessity of having the appropriate PPE fit and proper training on how to use them. The right fit, the right gear, and the right training could mean the difference between going home safe and not going home at all. Ryan identifies common PPE mistakes on construction sites, such as not wearing hard hats at all times when on site,

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00:32:12

Opening the Door to Support: A Mental Health Resource

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2025/10/27

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the importance of mental health training in the workplace and features Enzo Garritano, IHSA’s President and CEO.Enzo highlights the necessity of understanding mental health and its impact in the workplace. Everyone in the workplace plays a part in mental health, and it should be treated like any other workplace risk, with a focus on raising awareness and understanding the support roles and resources available. Enzo discusses ‘Opening the Door to

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00:29:13

Supporting Safer Workplaces with IHSA’s Associate...

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2025/10/10

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses IHSA’s Associate COR® Consulting Program and features IHSA’s Chris McKean along with health and safety consultants Mike Russo, Abe Khalil, and Chris Ring.Chris McKean explains that the Associate COR® Consulting Program was developed to help Ontario workplaces achieve COR® certification and to promote collaboration and continuous improvement in health and safety practices among IHSA members. He states that COR®-certified companies are statistically

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00:35:33

Building a Strong Health and Safety Culture

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2025/09/30

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses the essential elements of building a strong safety culture in the construction industry and features Tracy O'Brien, health and safety manager at Tomlinson.Tracy defines a positive safety culture as a self-sustaining and supportive environment where safety is ingrained in everyday practices, encouraging open communication and allowing all employees to voice concerns without fear of penalty. An effective safety culture impacts not only the physical

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00:41:51

Forging New Paths: Women in Skilled Trades

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2025/09/16

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses women in the trades and features four skilled tradeswomen who are building, welding, wiring, and driving real change in the industry.Gabrielle, a carpenter apprentice; Kenedi, a heavy equipment operator; Kenya, a apprentice; and Catrina, an electrical apprentice, speak about what inspired them to pursue careers in the trades—from family involvement to sheer curiosity, as well as a love for hands-on, creative work. They discuss the challenges

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00:37:21

The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) and Health...

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2025/08/29

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 of the OCS.Brian speaks on his extensive history in construction and health and safety in Ontario. Drawing on his experience as a former inspector with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and a construction small business owner, Brian shares that his transition

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00:12:25

Practical Tips for Homeowners When Hiring a Contractor

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2025/08/16

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 to home renovations. This episode takes a different approach as it plays out real-world scenarios and conversations between a homeowner and potential contractors.The conversations emphasize the importance of contractor safety standards and the critical decisions homeowners must make when hiring a

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00:32:36

Driven to Learn: The Road to Safer Trucking

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2025/08/01

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. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Kim Richardson, senior advisor with The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC), discusses the crucial need for smarter and more thorough training in the trucking industry.Kim, a long-time truck driver in Ontario, explains that the PTTAC is

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00:25:19

Legal Training Requirements for Safe Asbestos Work in...

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2025/07/21

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 ensure they are well-equipped to recognize asbestos hazards and know how to safely control them.

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00:17:29

Understanding the Differences between Assessments,...

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2025/07/07

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 purposes in health and safety.

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