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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: IRSLegislation changesMining
May 06, 2014
A step-by-step guide: What to expect from a Ministry of Labour visit
Updated Feb. 2, 2019
 

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Tags: All WorkplacesMOL BlitzesIRSMiningForestryPaper Printing and ConvertingIndustrial
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: MiningIRSEvents
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: MiningMOL BlitzIRS
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 WorkplacesIRSMining