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Oct 17, 2017

Safety culture pilot project “taught us a lot about ourselves”

New tool compares workplace safety program to company culture

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Tags: IRS Legislation changes Mining

May 06, 2014

A step-by-step guide: What to expect from a Ministry of Labour visit

Updated Feb. 2, 2019

How to...

Tags: All Workplaces MOL Blitzes IRS Mining Forestry Paper Printing and Converting Industrial

Dec 13, 2013

Special training symposium with Dr. Peter Strahlendorf

Educational PowerPoint and overview of staff surveys included with January 9 session

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Tags: Mining IRS Events

Jul 03, 2013

Are you prepared for this month's MOL inspection blitz on the Internal Responsibility System?

IRS webinar presentation - free resource from WSN

This July and August, the Ministry of Labour will be...

Tags: Mining MOL Blitz IRS

Jun 03, 2013

A theory of incidents: You are your brother and sister’s keeper

Occupational health and safety expert Dr. Peter Strahlendorf talks about the Internal Responsibility System

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Tags: All Workplaces IRS Mining