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MONTHLY NEWSLETTERDUNK & ASSOCIATES

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MONTHLY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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STRETCH AND PREVENT

MUSCULOSKELETALDISORDERS

STRETCH AND PREVENT

MUSCULOSKELETALDISORDERS

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IS MAKING THE

PUBLIC ACTIVE IN HELPING EACH OTHER

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IS MAKING THE

PUBLIC ACTIVE IN HELPING EACH OTHER

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WHAT TYPE OF MSDs DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR WORKPLACE?

DO YOU HAVE A WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT ASSESSMENT?

COMPLETE FIRST AID KIT INSPECTIONS.

DO YOU REVIEW YOUR HAZARD ASSESSMENT EACH TIME YOU HAVE

AN ACCIDENT REPORTED?

ONTARIO MOL HAS RELEASED SECTOR PLANSThe Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) has released the Sector Specific Health and Safety Initiatives for 2015 - 2016.

Please click here to read more. FIND OUT WHAT APPLIES TO YOUMOL SECTOR SPECIFIC PLANSMOL SECTOR SPECIFIC PLANS

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UPCOMING EVENTS WSIB SAFETY GROUPS CHECKPOINTClick on the date below for more information.

08/19/2015 - Webinar: Stretch and Prevent MSDs

09/16/2015 - Webinar: Safety Committee Practical Training ARE YOU ON TRACK?

Are you on track for the WSIB Safety Groups Program? Click here to learn more about where you should be at in the program.

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NEW RESOURCES FOR OUR READERS!Each month we provide you with great resources to use in your workplace. Click the links below to download them. For our Safety Groups Members, as always, you can log into your resource library to gain access to these at any time.

• Chair Yoga Poster • Stretch It Out Poster • Stretching to Prevent Injury Safety Talk Instructional Guide • Stretching to Prevent Injury Safety Talk

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WELLNESS TALK - PLANTAR FASCIITISDo you ever wake up with the bottom of your feet sore and feeling tight? Are those first few steps in the morning extremely painful? You may be experiencing the symptoms of a condition called Plantar Fasciitis.

Click here to read more.

Sample calf exercises inside!

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IN THE SPOTLIGHTEach month we feature some of our new programs and services available to you. See below what's new and exciting at Systems 24-7.

NEW MODULE ON SAFETY 24-7

NEW MODULE ON SAFETY 24-7

New Module on Safety 24-7

Dunk & Associates, Systems 24-7 is excited to announce a new module available to our Safety 24-7 clients in both English and French. BBQ Assembly and Safety Tips is the newest module added to our bank of available online training. This module is specially designed to teach your employees all about safe BBQ assembly. Any of our retailers who sell BBQs and provide assembly services should consider this additional training to ensure their employees have the information they need in order to safely assemble a BBQ.

In addition, this module is great for personal use as well! The best way to teach safety in the workplace is to teach it in the home. Anyone assembling their BBQs for personal use would also benefit from this training.

Contact us today to ask about how to add this module to your program at 1-866-754-8839.

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Stretch and Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

August 2015

This month we are talking about musculoskeletal disorders, and how stretching and regular physical activity can prevent them. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can also be known as:

• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) • Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) • Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) • Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI)

Despite what you call them, the e�ect that MSDs have on the body are all similar – sore, inflamed muscles, joints, decreased range of motion, loss of function, tingling, and numbness in the extremities and all around pain and discomfort.

Our skeletal system is made up of muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves, which all work together to allow us to make any sort of bodily movement. When the body is exposed to physical risk factors such as repetitive, awkward and forceful postures, the skeletal system becomes injured from chronic exposure and improper care. Musculoskeletal disorders account for 187,000 of time lost claims which equates to approximately, 37,500 MSD claims per year, and the worst part is that MSDs are PREVENTABLE! Simple daily stretching, regular physical activity, listening to your body and assessing the workplace for risk factors can help keep employees from developing a MSD.

Stretching

Stretching helps keep muscles relaxed and injury free. When muscles become tense from overuse, mixed with not enough recovery, they become more susceptible to injury. Stretching tense muscles helps release any knots, break up any buildup of waste products from overuse while maintaining joint range of motion and function.

Regular Physical Activity

Regular cardiovascular and resistance training helps condition the whole body and trains the muscles, heart, lungs etc. to work more e�ciently and e�ectively. Strong muscles are less susceptible to injury and take less time to recover from use and injury.

Listen to your Body

Being able to recognize what your body is telling you helps prevent any sort of injury. Muscles become sti�, and sore when they are worked to their limits and not allowed enough recovery time, meaning do not fight through the pain – rest, do some maintenance on your body! If your muscles are ‘burning’ that means they have been overworked and the body cannot keep up with the removal of lactic acid (a waste product of using your muscles). When this happens the body needs rest to recover and ‘catch up’, your body knows what’s best so listen to it!

Assessing the Workplace

Physical risk factors include awkward or forceful postures, repetitive motions, high paces, and constant exposure to vibrations or cold temperature. Assess the workplace and look for any areas or job task/duties that could expose employees to any of these risk factors. Once risks are identified put in place controls such as adjustable workstations, proper PPE, job rotation and education.

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Some people spend most of their day on social media. Others think it’s a waste of time, but… is it really? In the summer of 2014, an elderly man with Alzheimer’s went for a walk from his apartment around the block and did not come home. His family and friends searched everywhere while gaining the assistance of the local police. Three hours into the search a family member posted on Twitter about the lost man and within 30 minutes the story went viral in the area. With more than 3000 retweets, the gentleman’s picture was shared and only an hour later a stranger who saw the picture on his cellphone recognized the man and was able to notify the authorities to his whereabouts.

Although social media is mostly used for fun, connecting with friends, and unfortunately a few cyberbullies, it also brings out the good in people, the charities, and the kindness we as humans are still capable of accomplishing.

Did you hear the story of the dancing man? An unnamed gentleman was shamed for dancing in public by a group of kids who posted it to social media. These kids cyberbullied this man for having fun. The online community was not happy, to say the least. In a matter of minutes, this story was passed around worldwide when a group of women in California wanted to find “the dancing man” and have a party. They wanted to prove to him that he should not care what some kids said and that if he wanted to dance and have fun, he should! It took a little bit of time, but Sean was eventually found. The party is set and Sean will be flying from London, England to California, USA . Have fun, Sean (@Dancingmanfound)!

Who knows? Maybe you will join an online community and see what good in the world you can make together.

How Social Media is Making the Public Active in Helping Each Other

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August 2015

The Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) has released the Sector Specific Health and Safety Initiatives for 2015 – 2016. Please review the topic areas below and ensure you have the necessary programs and processes as they relate to your Sector.

It is important to remember if a Health and Safety Inspector visits your workplace as a follow up to a report, incident or to conduct one the MOL Province-wide Blitz Campaign items for 2015-2016, they can also take the opportunity while they are there to conduct a Sector Plan review of your workplace at the same time. You will want to be ready and make sure you have everything in place to meet the Inspector’s requirements during their visit to your site.

There are five (5) di�erent Sector Plans:

• Construction • Health Care • Industrial • Mining • Specialized Professional Services

In this article we will review Construction, Health Care, Industrial and Mining. The fifth Sector Plan, Specialized Professional Services, is for the Ministry of Labour o�cials themselves and is for those sta� within the MOL who provide technical support and expertise to regional sta� within the MOL.

There are two types of initiatives in the Sector Plans that have been released. They are:

• Enforcement Initiatives, which are for the entire province in the specific sector, and • Regional Initiatives, which are for specific regions of the Province and have been selected for one (1) of two (2) reasons: o Either it is due to the type of hazard for a particular workplace hazard for a geographic area of Ontario or, o Because the region has a higher rate of occurrence than the rest of the Province.

We have also included the Province-wide Blitz Campaign items for each Sector as well, to help aid as a review to our previous newsletter information when the Blitzes were released. This article is a summary of the information provided on the MOL’s website. There is more detailed information available at: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/sectorplans/index.php, please feel free to review the link for more detail.

Each Sector Plan is very di�erent; some sectors have a large number of Enforcement Initiatives while others have only 3 or 4 points. Regional Initiatives vary depending on where you are located and what Sector you are in and the Province-wide items di�er as well. This can cause some confusion, it is important that you take your time to be sure you understand what this means to you, your type of business and where you are at.

We recommend that you take the time to do a small in-house audit of the items listed in your Sector Plans and see where your programs are at. Play the role of an inspector and see what you can find that is good and great with your programs as well as where there needs to be improvement or where you find things that are simply not being done. Taking this proactive approach will help you be prepared should you have a visit and it gives you a chance to look at your program yourself and develop action plans to address where it is needed.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to call our o�ce at 1-866-754-8839 and ask to speak to one of our Professional Sta� members. They are happy to assist you.

Click on the sector that applies to your workplace:

• Construction

• Health Care

• Industrial

• Mining

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Complete monthly workplace inspection.

Complete first aid kit inspections.

Complete fire extinguisher check.

Do you have monthly committee meetings? If yes, complete your monthly committee meeting. If no and you meet quarterly, now is the time to set up your quarterly meeting for September 2015.

Hazard Assessment(s) are the foundation of your workplace health and safety program. Do you have Hazard Assessment(s) for your workplace?

o If yes, now is the time of year to conduct your annual review of your hazard assessment(s). Look to see if you have made changes in any of your processes or procedures. Review if you have replaced or purchased new equipment? Ensure that the hazards of the equipment are included in your assessment(s).

o If no, now is the time to develop your Hazard Assessment(s) for your workplace. There are many di�erent types and ways Hazard Assessment(s) can be done in the workplace. If you have any questions, please call our o�ce for assistance. Hazard Assessment(s) documentation is a commonly requested document from Inspectors and Auditors of Health and Safety. Be sure you are prepared.

o Do you have a Workplace Violence and Harassment Assessment? Violence and Harassment in the workplace is a type of hazard and in June we focused on Violence and Harassment. Be sure your Violence and Harassment Assessment stays up to date.

Do you review your Hazard Assessment each time you have an accident reported in the workplace? Do you know if the incidents that have been reported have been included as hazards on your Hazard Assessment(s)? Double-checking your Hazard Assessment(s) with the injury/incident reports you have received is a good way of confirming you have captured all possible hazards in your workplace.

Monthly Safety Requirements

August 2015

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What type of MSDs do you have in your workplace? How do you prevent MSD type injuries? Take a look at your health and safety program, how do you inform workers about MSD type injuries in your workplace? Do you include MSD training as a part of your regular health and safety training programs?

In February 2015 we had you develop an annual inspection schedule and to establish your program and book your appointments. Check to see where you are at with this program. Fall and winter weather is just around the corner. Now is the time to make sure you have all your annual inspections completed before our weather starts to change.

Monthly Safety Requirements

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December 2013

CheckpointWSIB SG 2015 Program

August 2015

Are you on track for the WSIB Safety Groups Program?

You should be working on Step 3 – Training. Your training should be in progress for your elements for

2015, and for your past elements. All training requirements for the Safety Groups Program must be

completed no later than December 31st, 2015. Please refer to the online Safety Groups Resource

Library for training tools.

Due September 1, 2015 - Fall Progress Reports. Please click here to access.

1-5 YEARS PROGRAM

Your 2015 Audit should be in progress. If you need assistance completing your 2015 audit, please call

Dunk & Associates at 1-866-754-8839.

You should be creating your 2015 CIP for the non-conformities on your 2015 Audit.

Remember you need to continue to work on your 2014 CIP until your 2015 Audit has been completed.

Due October 1, 2015 – Your 2015 Audit and CIP including Manager sign o�, and your Review of the

2014 Audit and CIP including Auditor sign o�.

*Reminder: Your Internal Auditor must complete and document a review of your previous year’s Audit

and CIP before starting this year’s Audit.

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Attention to our Ontario firms! You’ve asked for it, and now it’s back! Don’t miss out on your chance to certify your committee members at the bundled price! Until October 1st, for every two committee members you certify, you will receive the third for free.

As most of us know, the Ontario MOL is revising the certification program. The proposed standard has been released and should take e�ect by the end of 2015. By certifying now, you get to certify under the 1996 standard, where you never have to recertify*. So get it done now, before it’s too late!

It is our experience that JHSC’s operate more e�ectively when members have received the proper training to carry out their duties.

Why become certified?

• For legal compliance • To increase committee e�ectiveness • To demonstrate due diligence • To teach supervisor competency, accident investigation, workplace inspection and more

Click here to register or click here for more information about the program and what we have to o�er.

* In the proposed standard, members certified under the 1996 standard never have to re-certify. If this changes and a re-certification or refresher becomes required, we will apply a credit in the amount of your certification (purchased between June 1st 2015 and October 1st 2015) towards your account. This credit can be used towards the purchase of certification under the new standard through Dunk & Associates.

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August 2015

Do you ever wake up with the bottom of your feet sore and feeling tight? Are those first few steps in the morning extremely painful? You may be experiencing the symptoms of a condition called Plantar Fasciitis.

The human feet have soft tissue called the plantar fascia, which run along the bottom of each foot to support the arch of the foot. Repetitive straining/stretching of this tissue leads to the common condition called Plantar Fasciitis (inflammation and pain of the plantar fascia). Some of the most common causes of Plantar Fasciitis include:

1. Tight calf muscles Our calf muscles connect to the bottom of our feet (aka the plantar fascia), which means if we have tight, overworked calf muscles, the plantar fascia is being consistently pulled upwards and also becomes tight.

2. High arches or flat feet Unfortunately we cannot control having high arches or flat feet, however having either of these places extra tension on the plantar fascia and makes you more susceptible.

3. Being overweight Extra body weight places more tension and force on our feet.

4. Improper footwear Shoes which have minimal support (e.g. flip flops) place extra tension on the plantar fascia as the arch isn’t supported.

5. Poor walking mechanics Having poor biomechanics when walking, such as over pronation (feet turning inwards) isn’t something we can control; however since this doesn’t allow the body’s weight to distribute evenly over the plantar fascia, it makes those of us that do have poor mechanics more susceptible.

The most recognizable symptom:

• Pain in the heel or arch of the foot first thing in the morning.

While we sleep the plantar fascia relaxes and becomes smaller as no weight is being placed on the foot. Therefore the first few steps in the morning stretch out the already sore plantar fascia, bringing with it pain and inflammation.

The good news is that there are common treatments available, which include physiotherapy and at home treatments which can help to ease the pain and hopefully alleviate the problem. Remember to visit your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

At home remedies:

• Freeze a water bottle. Once frozen, use it as a pain reliever and massage the plantar fascia by rolling it underneath the a�ected foot to numb pain and loosen the tissue. • Rolling the foot on a tennis ball will also act as a massage and this can be done throughout the day, at the o�ce, watching television, and whenever pain is felt. • Wearing supportive shoes, and seeing a specialist for custom orthotics is also an option to help support the arch and take pressure o� the fascia (be sure to talk to your doctor about options and referrals). • Daily calf stretches can also help to reduce tension on the plantar fascia (remember to always stretch before and after physical activity).

Wellness TalkPlantar Fasciitis

Continue to the next page for examples of calf stretches.

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Wellness TalkPlantar Fasciitis

Gastroc Stretch

Stand with right foot back, leg straight, forward leg bent. Keeping heel on floor, turned slightly out, lean into wall until stretch is felt in calf.

Hold 30 seconds.Repeat 1 time per set.Do 1 set per session.Do 3 sessions per day.

Soleus Stretch

Stand with right foot back, both knees bent. Keeping heel on floor, slightly turned out, lean into wall until stretch is felt in lower calf.

Hold 30 seconds.Repeat 1 time per set.Do 1 set per session.Do 3 sessions per day.

Towel Calf Stretch

Sit with knee straight and towel looped around foot. Gently pull on towel until a comfortable stretch is felt in calf.

Do this non-weight bearing exercise exclusively until tolerable, before moving on to rest of exercises.

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Sitting all day in the same position causes our muscles to become stiff or

inflexible, which makes them more prone to injuries. Stretching throughout

the day helps reverse the harmful effects of inactive behaviours.

*Remember to breathe through each stretch, and hold each for 10-30 seconds

CHAIR YOGA

Remember: Employees should only stretch to

the point of MILD tension, never pain, and should always consult a physician before starting any

new physical activity routine.

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Reach all the way up stretching out the back,

abdominals and shoulders.

Slowly bring your arms down, and place your

hands on your thighs, as you roll up wards arch your upper back and

stretch out your arms.

10

With your arms still stretched upward, bend forward stretching out

the lower back.

Roll the shoulders back, squeezing the shoulder blades together opening

up the chest.

Keeping the shoulders rolled back bring the arms behind the body, clasp the

hands together and pull gently backwards opening

the chest even further.

Release the hands, while keeping them

outstretched, stretch them up to the ceiling, sitting up nice and tall.

Drop one arm to the side, and bend toward the

same side. Repeat on both sides.

Drop the arms down to your sides, tilt the head

to one side and add extra pressure * never stretch to the point of

pain – only mild tension*

Complete the same movement however

tuck the chin in towards the armpit.

Place both hands on the back of the head and and gently tuck the chin into

the chest and place extra pressure on the back of

the head, feeling the stretch all along the back.

Sitting on the edge of your chair, drop one knee

close to the floor opening the hips and

quadriceps. * repeat on the other leg

Place the left ankle over the right knee opening

the hips, and lean forward very slightly.

* repeat on the other leg

End with hands in heart centre.

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Are you on your feet all day at work? Go home feeling stiff and sore? Try these simple exercises to help improve your flexibility, which will help with your overall joint range of motion, reduce muscle tension from being over worked, and in the end help improve job performance and overall quality of life. Remember to stretch only to the point of MILD tension, never pain and do not hold longer than 30 seconds, if a deeper or longer stretch is needed try multiple sets of 30 second stretches.

STRETCH IT OUT!

Back Chest Quad Hamsting Calves Hips

Hip Flexors/Low Back Lower Back Adbominals Quads Hamstrings/Calves

Back and Shoulders Back Chest Shoulders Triceps

NECK STRETCHES FOR WORK AND HOME TAKE QUICK BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO STRETCH!

Try these exercises in the comfort of your own home to maintain your flexibility and release muscle tension from a long day!

At work try these stretches before, during or after your shift for a quick full body muscle release!

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INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE – Stretching to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injury - Safety Talk

This document is designed as a guide to assist you in delivering the safety talk to your workers. You may also wish to reference any related SOPs/SWPs (safe operating procedures/safe work practices) that you may have. If you’ve referenced a SOP/SWP, make sure they know where they can find a copy to review as needed (ie: online, in a binder in your workplace). Remember Safety Talks are about 2 way communication; they are not a read and sign! INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELIVERING SAFETY TALKS

Print a copy of the safety talk. Remember the Safety Talks are to be delivered by the Supervisor/Manager of each department. Prior to delivering the safety talk, review the “Workplace Specific Instructions” section below to

ensure you know what workplace specific information you may need to prepare. (You can write down this information you need in the “Instructor’s Notes”).

Review the content of the Safety Talk with the workers. Review the Workplace Specific Instructions with the workers. Ask the “Test your Knowledge” questions to the workers and have the workers answer the

questions. Allow time for workers to ask additional questions. Once the safety talk has been delivered, have all employees in attendance sign the “Safety Talk

Sign off Sheet.” If there are employees who were not present for the safety talk, ensure they review the safety talk at

a later date and signoff. Post a copy of the Safety Talk on the Health & Safety Board for the month or until the next talk is

available. WORKPLACE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS – Stretching to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injury

Review with employees what some risk factors for developing MSDs are. Make a list of any tasks or areas in the workplace that have high rated MSD risk factors, and review

the list with employees. Review the stretches on the safety talk, and review with all employees which stretches are

appropriate for which task. INSTRUCTOR NOTES (Use this section to write down the information you need to know for “Workplace Specific Instructions” or to record any additional points you want to discuss with employees) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Our bodies are made up of muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves that allow us to walk, run, jump, lift, carry and all around just MOVE. However too much of these activities without proper rest can cause our muscles to become sore and stiff, limiting how much our body can move or work.

Daily stretching of regularly used muscles helps to prevent injury from overuse, and increases movement in our joints (such as our shoulders and knees). Regular physical activity, along with stretching can help to prevent injury even more by training our muscles to withstand the stress of our daily activities. Below are some more benefits of stretching and physical activity, along with some ways to help incorporate them into your daily routine. BENEFITS OF STRETCHING

1. Improves posture 2. Increases mobility and balance 3. Releases tension developed from over use 4. Reduces the risk of injury 5. Helps prevent sore and stiff muscles

BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

1. Improves heart health 2. Improves endurance 3. Improves quality of life 4. Reduces pain levels 5. Can help with weight loss – which reduces stress on

joints TIPS FOR INCORPORATING STRETCHING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO YOUR DAY: For Desk Jobs

1. Set a reminder every 20-30 minutes to get up and stretch or walk on the spot

2. Go for a brisk walk on your lunch 3. Have walking meetings with co-workers 4. Try standing while completing some tasks 5. Stand or walk while on the phone

Physically Strenuous or Repetitive Jobs 1. It is a good idea to warm up before your shift (10

jumping jacks, 5 lunges each side, arm circles) –warm muscles are less likely to become injured

2. Cool down after your shift - walk at a casual pace, do some static stretches such as illustrated below, this will help relieve tension in the muscles from being over worked.

3. Switch between job tasks/duties frequently to switch up the muscles being used.

4. Take your scheduled breaks and allow muscles to recover.

TIPS FOR PROPER STRETCHING: 1. Breathe throughout the stretch 2. Never stretch to the point of pain, only MILD

tension 3. Hold each stretch for no longer than 30 seconds.

If a deeper stretch is needed repeat the stretch multiple times.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Where in your workplace is there room for stretching? How long should you hold a stretch for?

SAFETY TALK

STRETCHING TO PREVENT INJURY

Safety Group Name: Leaders In Safety – Dunk & Associates

Firm Name:

WSIB Firm #:

WSIB Account #:

Date (dd/mmm/yyyy):

Completed By:

Telephone:

Element

Has a standard been set?

Has the standard been

communicated?

Has applicable training been completed?

Has the element been evaluated or an evaluation plan

developed?

Have you acknowledged

success & made improvements?

Comments

Leadership:

Organization:

Other:

Group Element: Lockout / Tagout

Return to Work:

Safety Group Action Plan September Progress Report 2015

Region

Central East

Central West

Northern

Western

Eastern

Initiatives

• Overloading of Dump Trucks• Falls From Elevations

• Roll Over Protective Structures

• Roofing• Electric Contact

• Failure to Notify Requirements under Regulations for Construction Projects O. Reg. 213/91

• Housekeeping – Slips, Trips and Falls

Date

April 2015 ― March 2016

June ― August 2015

April 2015 ― March 2016

April 2015 ― March 2016

September ― October 2015January ― March 2016

REGIONAL INITIATIVES

Month, Year

May ― June 2015

July ― August 2015

Octber ― November 2015

Blitz Topic

Trenching Hazards

Heavy Equipment Operation

Struck by Hazards

Key Points

• Appropriate worker training• Personal protective equipment (PPE)• Adequate supervision

• Operated by a competent worker in a safe manner for workers and the public (signal person where needed)• Soil stability• Distance from power lines• Inspected, maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating manual• Compliant with legislative requirements and standards as applicable

• Equipment• Shoring practices• Trenching procedures• Tra�c control

• Power line proximity• Soil types• Locates

PROVINCE-WIDE BLITZ CAMPAIGNS

August 2015

ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES • Worker safety on sloped roofs and new working at heights requirements • Worker material handling practices & ergonomic risks and controls

Health and Safety Initiatives 2015/2016Construction Sector

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Region

Eastern

Initiatives

• Focused Compliance of Safety Engineered Medical Devices at Flu Clinics

Date

April 2015 ― March 2016

REGIONAL INITIATIVES

August 2015

ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES • Addressing serious hazards in health care • Inspection focus: major hazards and key issues in health care • Major hazard and key health and safety priorities: o Internal responsibility system (IRS) o Complying with the Awareness Training Regulations o Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) involving non client-handling o MSDs involving client handling (lifting, transferring and re-positioning patients/residents/clients) o Slips, trips and falls o Exposures to hazardous biological, chemical and physical agents o Contact with and struck-by-object injuries o Workplace violence o Transportation hazards (including motor vehicle incidents) o Safety in transition of care o Competent supervision

PROVINCE-WIDE BLITZ CAMPAIGNS • Nothing has been listed by the MOL at this time as province-wide blitz topics in the Health Care Sector

o Needle and sharps safetyo Infections and infectious diseaseo Occupational illnesses and diseaseo Reporting occupational injuries and illnesseso WHMISo Antineoplastic and other hazardous drugso PPEo Ventilation maintenance and monitoringo Asbestoso Common industrial hazardso Loading dock safetyo Construction hazardso Vulnerable workers (including new and young workers)o Emergency management (preparedness, response and recovery)

Health and Safety Initiatives 2015/2016Health Care Sector

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Region

Central East

Central West

Eastern

Northern

Western

Initiatives

• Farming

• Building (Residential/Commercial) Property Management• Holistic Treatment Clinics

Date

April 2015 ― March 2016

April 2015 ― March 2016

April 2015 ― March 2016

April 2015 ― March 2016

July ― August 2015

• Field to Bottle Winery Initiative• Development Services Group Home• Small Manufacturing• Farming

• Forestry• Maintenance/shut downs/lockouts• Falls from ladders

• Focused Compliance of the Internal Responsibility System at Workplace with History of Complaints, Injuries and Prosecutions

REGIONAL INITIATIVES

Month, Year

May 1 ― August 31, 2015

September 14 ― October 23, 2015

January 18 ― February 26, 2016

Blitz Topic

Material Handling

Safe Operation of Machinery

New and Young Worker

Key Points

• Appropriate procedures are used by workers around electrical sources during set-up or installation of machinery• Use of lockout procedures to prevent access to moving parts• Use of guards to prevent access to in-running hazards and exposed moving parts

• Appropriate material handling techniques to prevent MSD injuries• Safe use of lifting devices, and mobile material handling• Equipment and cranes

• Evaluate them being complied with Internal Responsibility Systems• Training, orientation and supervision of workers• Meeting minimum age• Using proper personal protective equipment• Following policy and procedures

PROVINCE-WIDE BLITZ CAMPAIGNS

August 2015

ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES • New small business registrations and Internal Responsibility System initiative • Education Institutions – secondary schools, technological education places like labs and shops

Health and Safety Initiatives 2015/2016Industrial Sector

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Region

Northern

Eastern

Initiatives

• Detailed, full inspections, being referred to as “point in time” inspections

Date

April 2015 ― March 2016

April 2015 ― March 2016• Focuses compliance: failure to notify Ministry of Labour of crushing activities at surface mining operations

REGIONAL INITIATIVES

Month, Year

July ― August 2015

October ― November 2015

February ― March 2016

Blitz Topic

Mobile equipment tra�c: control measures for surface and underground mines

Key Points

Occupational disease: underground and surface plants

• Regulatory requirements met for occupational disease• Airborne hazards from blasting, including dust, silica, diesel emissions, hydrogen sulphide and gases• Other hazards leading to occupational disease (i.e. noise and vibration)

Modular training requirements: surface and underground mines

• Workers are registered in appropriate common core program and are trained for work they are performing• Completed appropriate common core in prescribed timeframe• Speciality modules for work performed• Training for each module accredited with Ministry of Training. Colleges and Universities (MTCU)

• Measures and procedures in place for tra�c control and equipment operation when operator visibility is limited• Workers wear retro-reflective material on headgear and outer clothing that enables them to be seen when working underground or between sunset and sunrise in surface operations• Procedures in place to ensure operators and other workers are in safe location when using remote controlled equipment• E�ective illumination used when insu�cient lighting exists due to nature of equipment or operation

PROVINCE-WIDE BLITZ CAMPAIGNS

August 2015

ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES • Ground control • Water management – Underground mines • Remote control equipment • Explosives

Health and Safety Initiatives 2015/2016Mining Sector

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