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In a landmark decision, the Ontario Superior Court handed down the highest sentence for a fatality involving workplace Health and Safety sentencing an Owner/Supervisor to 5 years for Criminal Negligence Causing Death . In September 2020, a worker reported problems with his dump truck to his Supervisor who was also one of the owners of the company. The Supervisor failed to take any action, including pulling the truck out-of-service for a mechanical check. The following day, the driver, a 53-year old male lost control of his dump truck steering, crossed into oncoming traffic and ultimately hit a tree in near Alliston, Ontario. Killing him instantly. In her ruling, Superior Court Justice Mary Vallee stressed the importance for Supervisors and Employers/Owners in carrying out their legal duties and responsibilities under Health and Safety Legislation. What makes this case so important is that it increases minimum sentencing precedent for a fatality from the previous 3.5 years to 5 years. Highlighting the importance for Supervisors and Employers to take their duties and responsibilities seriously, including training for Supervisors and Managers. Ultimately, sending the message that if they don’t, they will be held accountable. Source: Canadian Occupational Safety

TOTAL Safety Management is pleased to announce that we have added two NEW training courses for 2025, including the 1-day Traffic Control Person Safety Awareness and the 1-day Confined Space Safety Awareness-Level 1 . Stay tuned for more updates to our 2025 Training calendar coming soon. For more information, please visit our Training website or contact us at info@totalsafetymanagement.ca.

TOTAL Safety Management is pleased to announce that starting September 2024 we have added a NEW 1-day C.O.R.E training course to our curriculum. This innovative 1-day course includes basic Health and Safety training in the morning and Workplace Violence and Harassment (WPVH) training in the afternoon. Participants receive a separate certificate for both courses which are valid for 3 years. A foundation for all Employee training, the C.O.R.E training ensures all Employees meet Legislative and Regulatory compliance. For more information, please visit our Training Calendar or contact us at info@totalsafetymanagement.ca or by phone at 519-428-9494.

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TOTAL Safety Management is pleased to announce that starting June 26, 2023 we have added the NEW 1-day Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) THEORY training course to our curriculum. In-person Practical Skills Training (PSD) is booked on a one-on-one basis. Stay tuned for updates to our Summer and Fall 2023 Training calendar. For more information, please visit our Training website or contact us at info@totalsafetymanagement.ca.

TOTAL Safety Management is pleased to announce that we have added the JHSC REFRESHER 1-day training course to our curriculum as a CPO-approved Training Provider. Stay tuned for updates to our Spring-Summer 2023 Training calendar. For more information, please visit our Training website or contact us at info@totalsafetymanagement.ca.

TOTAL Safety Management is pleased to announce our NEW Remote Training Centre in Milton, Ontario. Stay tuned for updates to our Spring-Summer 2023 Training schedule. For more information, please visit our Training website or contact us at info@totalsafetymanagement.ca.

TOTAL Safety Management is pleased to announce our NEW Remote Training Centre in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Stay tuned for updates to our Spring-Summer 2023 Training schedule. For more information, please visit our Training website or contact us at info@totalsafetymanagement.ca.

A construction worker is in critical condition after falling off a roof in Etobicoke on Friday morning. The incident happened in the Kipling Avenue and Rathburn Road area shortly before 11 a.m. Police say the worker fell approximately 15 feet. Paramedics confirmed they transported a man to a nearby trauma centre with critical injuries. The Ministry of Labour has been called to investigate. Source: CITYNEWS/Mark Douglas