Activity
Social Justice / Systemic Racism
The Business Council on Occupational Health and Safety holds every life in the highest regard and upholds the fundamental principles of respect and equity in workplaces and society. Racism and discrimination have no place in Ontario workplaces. As health and…
Safe Return During the Pandemic
BCOHS member companies are considered essential businesses and have had employees working in our workplaces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We have also had many employees working from home and have deferred certain projects to limit the number of workers at…
BCOHS Leadership in H&S During COVID-19
As every employer in the province has had to make major changes to their operations since the outbreak of COVID-19, many companies including BCOHS members have endeavored to identify and share best practices and innovative health and safety solutions to…
New Programs from Ministry and the WSIB
On November 22nd the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development (Honourable Monte McNaughton) and Elizabeth Witmer, WSIB Board Chair made a joint announcement of the new MOLTSD Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers program (Accreditation and Recognition) and the WSIB’s Health and Safety…
Accreditation Comes to Town
The Ministry’s Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers program is a voluntary program made up of two parts: accreditation of an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) andrecognition of employers who have successfully implemented an accredited OHSMS and meet other criteria…
OPG Presents Todd Conklin
Recently OPG arranged a one day presentation by Todd Conklin for the organization’s Operations and Maintenance managers and safety professionals. The Business Council on Occupational Health and Safety thanks OPG for offering seats to fellow members of BCOHS. As expressed…