https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ Working at Heights, WHMIS and construction safety guides for Ontario workers. en-ca Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/on-site-working-at-heights-group-training https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/on-site-working-at-heights-group-training How on-site group Working at Heights training works in Ontario for crews of 5+: who needs it, what your site provides, class size and records to keep. Training Guide Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/mental-health-construction-workers https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/mental-health-construction-workers Construction has the highest suicide rate of any industry. Contributing factors, warning signs, how supervisors can help, and Ontario resources for workers. Health & Safety Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/silica-dust-exposure-construction https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/silica-dust-exposure-construction How cutting, grinding and drilling concrete releases silica dust on Ontario sites: exposure limits, engineering controls, respirators, silicosis prevention. Health & Safety Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/noise-hearing-loss-construction-ontario https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/noise-hearing-loss-construction-ontario Ontario's 85 dBA noise limit, hearing conservation programs, and how construction workers can protect themselves from noise-induced hearing loss. Health & Safety Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/construction-first-aid-requirements-ontario https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/construction-first-aid-requirements-ontario Ontario Reg. 1101 first aid rules for construction sites: trained first aiders by worker count, kit contents, first aid rooms, postings and records. Compliance Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/mol-workplace-inspection-what-to-expect https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/mol-workplace-inspection-what-to-expect What to expect during a Ministry of Labour inspection on an Ontario construction site. Inspector authority, common violations, orders, and how to prepare. Compliance Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/wah-full-vs-refresher https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/wah-full-vs-refresher Working at Heights full certification vs refresher: what each covers, which you need under Ontario Reg. 297/13, and what happens when your card expires. Training Guide Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/roofing-safety-fall-prevention https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/roofing-safety-fall-prevention Roofing fall prevention in Ontario — guardrails, fall arrest, travel restraint, roof anchors, slope considerations, skylight protection, and rescue planning. Safety Tips Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/why-safety-training-expires https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/why-safety-training-expires Why Working at Heights and WHMIS training expire: changing rules, fading skills, and what happens if you work on an expired certificate in Ontario. Training Guide Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/supervisor-safety-responsibilities-ontario https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/supervisor-safety-responsibilities-ontario Ontario supervisor duties under the OHSA: section 27 requirements, personal liability, due diligence, penalties and required training for construction. Compliance Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/working-at-heights-ontario-guide https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/working-at-heights-ontario-guide Everything about Ontario's mandatory Working at Heights training: who needs it, what it covers, how to get certified and when to renew. Training Guide Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/struck-by-hazards-construction https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/struck-by-hazards-construction Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of construction fatalities in Ontario. Learn the 4 types, PPE requirements, exclusion zones, and prevention. Safety Tips Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ppe-checklist-construction https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ppe-checklist-construction PPE checklist for Ontario construction sites: CSA standards for hard hats, boots, vests, eyewear, harnesses and more under O. Reg. 213/91. Equipment Guide Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/whmis-2015-what-workers-need-to-know https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/whmis-2015-what-workers-need-to-know A clear guide to WHMIS 2015 and the Globally Harmonized System. New labels, pictograms, Safety Data Sheets, and employer responsibilities explained. Compliance Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/top-5-fall-protection-tips https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/top-5-fall-protection-tips Essential fall protection tips every construction worker should know. From harness inspections to anchor points — prevent falls before they happen. Safety Tips Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/safety-data-sheets-how-to-read https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/safety-data-sheets-how-to-read Learn how to read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in GHS format. Which of the 16 sections matter most for construction workers and how SDS connects to WHMIS labels. Training Guide Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/how-to-report-safety-violation-ontario https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/how-to-report-safety-violation-ontario Step-by-step guide to reporting safety violations in Ontario: the work refusal process, contacting the MOL, and whistleblower protection under OHSA s. 50. Compliance Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ladder-safety-construction https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ladder-safety-construction Ladder safety rules for Ontario construction workers: the 4:1 setup ratio, 3-point contact, CSA Z11 standards and OHSA requirements that prevent falls. Safety Tips Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ontario-safety-fines-real-cases https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/ontario-safety-fines-real-cases Real cases of Ontario companies fined $45K-$150K for Working at Heights and safety violations. Learn what went wrong and how training prevents it. Industry News Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/joint-health-safety-committees https://4yoursafety.ca/blog/joint-health-safety-committees Understand Ontario JHSC requirements under OHSA Section 9. Learn when committees are required, your rights as a worker, and how to raise safety concerns. Compliance Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000