As part of my on-going review of the literature which is then used in the case management part of the OPC-DM part of our practice as well as used in the updating of the Carswell Publications Return to Work Compliance Toolkit and the Lower Back and Neck Pain books I come across scientific articles which […]
As part of my on-going review of the literature which is then used in the case management part of the OPC-DM part of our practice as well as used in the updating of the Carswell Publications Return to Work Compliance Toolkit and the Lower Back and Neck Pain books I come across scientific articles which […]
As the Anniversary of this accident and resulting disaster approaches (1912) this is a good time to consider the fact that the accident itself as in all accidents stems from both poor design; an initial unforeseen incident (in this case there was an unprecedented block of ice which broke free from the Northern Ice fields and […]
Bill 160 OHSA Amendments Coming Into Force In Ontario The Ontario government has proclaimed that effective April 1, 2012, certain amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “Act”) outlined in Bill 160, the Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011, will come into force. These include: § amendments to s. 50 […]
Absenteeism Controls are Intertwined with Disability Management In the workplace there are two types of absence, each of which requires a different type of approach on the part of the Human Resources Manager who has been assigned this area of specialty and responsibility. 1. Innocent Absenteeism Innocent absenteeism refers to employees who are absent from […]
Absenteeism Controls are Intertwined with Disability Management In the workplace there are two types of absence, each of which requires a different type of approach on the part of the Human Resources Manager who has been assigned this area of specialty and responsibility. 1. Innocent Absenteeism Innocent absenteeism refers to employees who are absent from […]
BUYER BEWARE When you read “Building Accessibility Excellence Program (BAEA) Certification Program; There is no such thing and this certification can be downright dangerous and ill founded The less than scrupulous entrepreneurs who suddenly label themselves not only as accessibility “experts” but as being able to certify lay people as being certified as “Building Accessibility experts or BAEA’s” abound in Ontario and […]
Ever wonder if a city’s streets, a rural path, a ski hill or an underground pedestrian area has good way finding? The answer is easier than you think and we chose the PATH system in Toronto’s underground as a great case study; for poor way finding.The question to ask is two fold; ask someone who has […]
Ever wonder if a city’s streets, a rural path, a ski hill or an underground pedestrian area has good way finding? The answer is easier than you think and we chose the PATH system in Toronto’s underground as a great case study; for poor way finding.The question to ask is two fold; ask someone who has […]
The CSA Standards for Psychological Safety and Health in the Workplace: As of January 2012 the CSA standards for Psychological Safety and Health in the Workplace commenced a consultation process. As this CSA standard becomes finalized all workplaces in Canada will have a framework for the implementation of programs towards improving the mental health of employees. The reason for so much attention being directed to mental health […]
The CSA Standards for Psychological Safety and Health in the Workplace: As of January 2012 the CSA standards for Psychological Safety and Health in the Workplace commenced a consultation process. As this CSA standard becomes finalized all workplaces in Canada will have a framework for the implementation of programs towards improving the mental health of employees. The reason for so much attention being directed to mental health […]
The AODA is here to stay; the Integrated Accessibility Standards are Next Knoll and OPC are running their quarterly Breakfast Seminar March 13th 8 am-12 pm One of Canada’s leading authorities on accessibility & the AODA Olga Dosis will review of the AODA Integrated Accessibility Standards for Employers in Ontario For the many employers in Ontario who […]
Institute for Work & Health’s Review of Lack of Benefits in passive treatments for Back & Neck Pain Fast but finite: Complementary and alternative therapies “A review led by a scientist from the Institute for Work & Health investigated the effectiveness of alternative therapies for back & neck pain and found that the benefits may […]
Institute for Work & Health’s Review of Lack of Benefits in passive treatments for Back & Neck Pain Fast but finite: Complementary and alternative therapies “A review led by a scientist from the Institute for Work & Health investigated the effectiveness of alternative therapies for back & neck pain and found that the benefits may […]
