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WEBINAR: Assessing Your Organization's Readiness to Return-to-Work
WEBINAR: Assessing Your Organization's Readiness to Return-to-Work

As federal and provincial governments begin to re-open the economy amid COVID-19 recovery, organizations of all industries and sizes are determining their return-to-work strategies and plans. While every organization is different, there are fundamental questions that should be answered as part of your return-to-work plans.
This presentation will provide some insight to help guide organizational leaders in the development of return-to-work programs. The focus – assisting organizations with answering the critical questions of:
Can You? – Answering are you allowed to return to work.
Should You? – Making the decision to return to work.
How Do You? – Operationalizing how to return to work.

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COVID-19 RETURN TO WORK CONSIDERATIONS
COVID-19 RETURN TO WORK CONSIDERATIONS

As government orders are lifted, employers will enter uncharted territory. Sherrard Kuzz LLP has a deep understanding of the pandemic’s impact on businesses and industries, and how to work through the related workplace issues. To help you get started, they have developed the following complimentary Return To Work considerations.

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IHSA: 45 min recorded Webinar providing guidance on working safely on construction projects related to COVID-19
IHSA: 45 min recorded Webinar providing guidance on working safely on construction projects related to COVID-19

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association is proud to present a recorded webinar that provides guidance to working safely on construction projects related to COVID-19. The session is approximately 45 mins and includes workplace roles and responsibilities and best practices. It is available for you to download at no charge and watch at your own pace as preferred.

The webinar will be of interest to company owners, managers, supervisors, health and safety practitioners, Joint Health and Safety Committee members and others who have responsibility for assisting workplace parties keep safe during COVID-19 on Construction projects.

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Life Recovery Program: Inward Strong
Life Recovery Program: Inward Strong

Feeling stressed? Covid-19 has caused disruption and uncertainty in our lives and the stress we are facing right now can feel overwhelming. Receive free access to Inward Strong, an awarded, self-directed online mental wellness program. It's like having your own personal wellness coach 24/7. During these “unprecedented times” companies and their employees are trying to figure out how to set up operations remotely, how to maintain communication with staff and customers and perhaps most importantly, how to help maintain productivity during a stressful time. Mental health touches us all, especially during these challenging times.

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Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
Workplace PPE Supplier Directory

Review a list of companies that sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies to keep your employees and customers safe from Covid-19

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What's New - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development newsletter MAY 2020
What's New - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development newsletter MAY 2020

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Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace

Sector-specific guidelines and posters to help protect workers, customers and the general public from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ontario

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Complimentary Zoom Webinar June 10, 2020: Managing in a Time of Pandemic - Employer Considerations When Business Reopens
Complimentary Zoom Webinar June 10, 2020: Managing in a Time of Pandemic - Employer Considerations When Business Reopens

When the first “phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, employers may face new and different challenges. Topics include:

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OCS survey reveals substantial contractor concerns during COVID-19
OCS survey reveals substantial contractor concerns during COVID-19

The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) recently polled 200 general and trade contractors in the province’s ICI sector on the impact of the coronavirus on their business. Some of the findings were startling.

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Free online questionnaire to help monitor COVID-19 symptoms among construction workers
Free online questionnaire to help monitor COVID-19 symptoms among construction workers

Maestro and Spiria, in collaboration with Oriso, announce a new online questionnaire (Sentinel) to facilitate the validation of construction workers’ health status.

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Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development - Construction Health and Safety Program Report for the Labour Management Network May 2020
Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development - Construction Health and Safety Program Report for the Labour Management Network May 2020

Fatality & Critical Injury Year-to-Date Overview – Construction in Ontario

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Sherrard Kuzz LLP COVID-19 FAQ's to Assist Employers Updated: May 8, 2020
Sherrard Kuzz LLP COVID-19 FAQ's to Assist Employers Updated: May 8, 2020

As the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the globe, employers need to know their legal rights and obligations as it relates to the Canadian workplace. The following are some of the most pressing Frequently Asked Questions.

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What each province and territory is doing as of May 4; Construction through COVID-19 in Canada:
What each province and territory is doing as of May 4; Construction through COVID-19 in Canada:

The impacts to construction projects, litigation, and health and safety vary across provinces and territories. Following is a guideline resource for how each province and territory is managing COVID-19’s impact on the construction industry

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COVID-19: Five practical next steps for Construction Owners and Managers
COVID-19: Five practical next steps for Construction Owners and Managers

The coronavirus outbreak sweeping the country has made construction projects more unpredictable than ever. To take control in this unpredictable time, construction companies should consider five practical next steps as part of their larger crisis response.

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Changes effective May 1st 2020: Program standard for joint health and safety committee training
Changes effective May 1st 2020: Program standard for joint health and safety committee training

Effective May 1, 2020, the Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Program Standard, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Provider Standard have been amended to allow for the following changes.

The amended standards now:
• Allow JHSC members to complete Part One training entirely online
• Extend the timeline for JHSC members who complete Part One training to give them 12 months to complete their Part Two training
• Remove the need for JHSC members to apply for extensions or complete Refresher after Part One

The ministry has also made changes to the eLearning Instructional Design Guidelines and the JHSC provider application guidelines. Providers who want to apply to deliver Part One via eLearning should fill out the existing application form and follow the steps in the application guidelines.

These standards replace the existing standards that came into force on March 1, 2016.

Providers and programs that are already CPO-approved will remain approved and training completed before May 1, 2020 will remain valid.

eLearning training is especially valuable now, while we are all forced to make changes to our daily lives and the way we work and learn.

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May Newsletter 2020
May Newsletter 2020

Stronger together - We've come together as an industry and a country in times of tragedy and crisis

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Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines
Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines

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11 Documents regarding COVID-19 Protocols: Guidance and Best Practices for Construction Industry
11 Documents regarding COVID-19 Protocols: Guidance and Best Practices for Construction Industry

* (New) Canadian Construction Association Guidelines
* Best Practices for the Employer - Responding to a Suspected COVID-19 Exposure
* Best Practices for the Constructor - Responding to a Suspected COVID-19 Exposure
* Guidance on Construction Facility Hygiene During COVID-19
* Guidance on Construction Supervisor Responsibilities (COVID-19 Symptoms or Exposure)
* Guidance on Fuelling of Vehicles During COVID-19
* Guidance on Handling and Receiving Packages (All Persons at Work or at Home) During COVID-19
* Guidance on Tool Sharing (Hand Tools) Constructor/Employer Procedure During COVID-19
* Guidance on Worker Procedures Handling Paperwork During COVID-19
* Guidance on Cleaning and Sanitizing Inside Your Vehicle During COVID-19
* Guidance on PPE (Cleaning Respirators) During COVID-19

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Ontario Govt. Providing Employers with Workplace Safety Guidelines
Ontario Govt. Providing Employers with Workplace Safety Guidelines

Province Takes Critical Steps to Help Businesses Adapt to New Environment

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CCA MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRIME MINISTER ON COVID-19 RECOVERY PLAN
CCA MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRIME MINISTER ON COVID-19 RECOVERY PLAN

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Infrastructure Health and Safety Association
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association

2 Minute News - April 2020

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COVID-19 Safety Plan Information
COVID-19 Safety Plan Information

Information for Construction Contractors to incorporate for sustainability

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Sherrard Kuzz LLP briefing note
Sherrard Kuzz LLP briefing note

As of April 21, 2020 - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Employers regarding COVID-19.

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Physical Distancing Posters for Construction work sites
Physical Distancing Posters for Construction work sites

Office of the Chief Prevention Officer shares physical distancing posters with construction stakeholders

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What's New - Ministry of Labour, Training and and Skills Development April 2020
What's New - Ministry of Labour, Training and and Skills Development April 2020

This is a special edition of What’s New, mainly devoted to workplace issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak to help keep you safe and informed.

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