Spark Safety Solutions
45 Commerce Court N3C 4P7 Cambridge, ON, Canada

#WomenInSafetyCA check out this lineup of professionals and leaders! Some of our very talented women who in safety will be attending!

#GraphicVideo 11 yrs ago Gary Kendall died during ice water training. There was no formal training, no plan, no help and no rescue equipment on shore. The Ontario MOL charged the Village of Point Edward as Employer, the Fire Chief AND Third Party Trainer both as Supervisor, but made a plea deal during pre-trial which withdrew charges against the Fire Chief (contingent on his testimony against the trainer) and the Village paying $75,000. The Trainer went to trial where all charges were stayed by the Criminal Judge. The Judge indicated that the wrong person was on trial and the Fire Chief was of little assistance to the Crowne, appeared somewhat constrained by the existence of other proceedings and was evasive and non-responsive. The $75k fine remains the lowest on record for a Municipal fatality.

Great resources from Ontario At Work...

Today our President, Wes Mazur is teaching Legal Obligations & Liabilities of OHSE Professionals for the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). Check out their upcoming courses here and consider pursuing the CHSC designation!

We never knew! Thanks for sharing The Oxford Drive In & Reel Treats!

Attention Employers in NWT and NU...new First Aid regulations are in effect. Our Red Cross training program is aligned and complaint!

Check out these tips from our very own Katelyn V., R.Kin., CRST, ASP, M.Sc. on working from home ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder prevention...

Hey @skillsnt and @SkillsNunavut members, think you’ve got what it takes to create a safety video? #FocusOnSafety and you could win $1,000! The 2021 annual vide...o contest is now open to all teens in the NWT and Nunavut. Send us your 2-minute video by Monday, April 5th, 11:59 PM MST. For more details, check out the contest page: https://www.wscc.nt.ca//young-workers/annual-video-contest

Terrible news of a worker seriously injured in Oxford County today. Never good, especially right before Christmas.

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve - Closed Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day (carry over to Dec 28) - Closed... New Year’s Day - Closed Have a safe holiday season everyone!

Wishing you Happy Holidays from all of us at Spark Safety Solutions!

#UPDATE a second worker’s body has been recovered from the debris. 4 more workers were injured... https://www.680news.com//body-of-second-worker-recovered-/

Thanking YOU in celebration of 11 years in business! #WeBringSafetyToLife

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls have taken over the office! Tomorrow will be a who-done-it mystery murder caper with costumes, candy and fun! #halloween

Our team has launched our first ever Movember campaign! Please consider donating and help us achieve our goals...we will match every dollar donated that meets our campaign goals! #WeBringSafetyToLife #movember

Terrible news from London, Ontario today.

Some of our most popular training can be found online that you can do in the comfort of your own home or office. Check out our online course library for self study. Group discounts are also available if you are training a large number of your staff members. https://training.sparksafety.ca/ #safetytraining #confinedspaces #asbestostraining #healthandsafety #workplacesafety

Let's fight COVID-19 together! There are a lot of unknowns in our world right now. Spark Safety is here to help you and your business get through. Employee Screening Support Pandemic Preparedness Plan... Identify Hazards & Mitigate Risk Free Downloadable Tools & Resources Get Your FREE Resources: https://sparksafety.ca/covid-19/ #covid19 #coronavirus #workplacesafety #coronaviruspandemic #pandemicpreparednessplan

#DYK? We offer #distancelearning for many of our courses to provide you with safe distancing solutions...enjoy the experience of live instructors through a virtual classroom! #webringsafetytolife https://sparksafety.ca/courses/

From everyone at Spark Safety, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

We are looking for made-in-canada PPE manufacturers! Please tag connections / message us. #WeBringSafetyToLife

#WorldMentalHealthDay This year's World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives and routines have been altered by COVID-19. Let's take a moment today to check in with our loved ones! #mentalhealth #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday2020 #checkin

Our training calendar is filling up for December with lots of great opportunities to learn something new or refresh your skills. Working at Heights, Office Ergonomics and JHSC are a just a few that have seats open. In person and distance learning delivery. Register for a course today. https://sparksafety.ca/calendar/month/2020-11/

Starting Soon... Comprehensive one-day course offering basic fall prevention information required to work safely in areas where workers may be exposed to fall hazards. This course combines theoretical knowledge as well as practical, hands-on training and evaluation. Students will understand the risks of working near fall hazards, how to evaluate protective methods for different scenarios, and proper selection and use of personal protective equipment. Register: https://sparks...afety.ca//working-at-heights-ful/2020-10-19/ #workingatheights #workingatheightsafely

In Canada over 42,000 workers get injured annually due to fall incidents. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario, most workplaces must ensure that certain workers complete a working at heights training program that has been approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO). The training requirement is for workers on construction projects who use any of the following methods of fall protection: travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest syst...ems, safety nets and work belts or safety belts. Visit our website for upcoming Working at Heights opportunities https://sparksafety.ca/course/working-at-heights/ #fallprevention #fallpreventionmonth2020

#FirePreventionWeek Tip #5 In the event that you do have a fire in your workplace, make sure you follow your fire evacuation plan. #fireprevention #workplacefire #fireplan

More exciting news! Spark Safety Solutions is now an approved provider of CPO Approved JHSC Refresher training! We are also approved for JHSC Part 1 and Part 2 Certification training! Find upcoming courses here: https://sparksafety.ca/calendar/

We're here for you your business stay safe during this second wave! There are a lot of unknowns but one thing that is certain, Spark Safety Solutions is here to help workers get home safely and support your business as we navigate the second wave of COVID-19. Spark Safety can help you develop and implement pandemic and emergency response plans, to help identify hazards and mitigate risk during this time. For free articles and resourses, visit: https://sparksafety.ca/covid-19/

#FirePreventionWeek Tip #4 Never overlook your fire alarms. Regularly test to ensure they are working to keep your employees safe. You can also reach out to your local fire department for a review and additional resources for your workplace. #fireprevention #firealarm #smokedetector

Fatal Fall at Hamilton Construction Project Results in $150,000 Fine for Toronto Construction Firm "Two workers were on the rooftop at the time of the incident. They were not wearing any fall protection equipment and were not otherwise protected [with a guardrail] from the hazard of falling off the edge of the building." - court bulletin Let Spark Safety assist in ensuring your worksite is safe around the clock. We offer Site Safety support, Hazard and Risk Assessments, and ...Working at Heights Training - just to name a few! https://news.ontario.ca//fatal-fall-at-hamilton-constructi

#FirePreventionWeek Tip #3 As an employeer, what are your responsibilities?? If you aren't sure, reach out to us and we'll help you in determining those to ensure everyone in your workplace stays safe. #firesafety

Worker Injured by Reversing Bulldozer, Construction Company Fined $90,000 in Ottawa "A worker received critical injuries after contact with a reversing bulldozer. The operator of the bulldozer should have had the assistance of a signaller watching for people who may have been in the path of the bulldozer" - Court Bulletin https://news.ontario.ca//worker_injured_by_reversing_bulld

#FirePreventionWeek Tip#2 Have you done everything in your power to be prepared if a fire was to occur? Is your emergency preparedness safety plan up to date and communicated to your all employees? Reach out if you need assistenance in creating your plan. #fireprevention #safetyplan #workplacesafety

A workplace accident can be costly in more ways than just the obvious. #DYK that the average cost of a slip, trip or fall incident or accident is $3,500 in WSIB claims alone. Add in the potential lost time, stoppages to productions, and any impact on further premiums, and the costs add up to much more than $3,500. Invest in your employees training and prepare them for actions they can take to mitigate hazards and avoid accidents altogether. ... Check out our training calendar for upcoming opportunities. https://sparksafety.ca/calendar/

#FirePreventionWeek Tip #1 In our first fire prevention tip, we are going to talk about eliminating workplace fire hazards. Here are a few common ones that you can check out around the office this morning. If you need expert advice on creating a safe work envirnoment, please contact us to see how we can help you with your compliance. https://sparksafety.ca/contact-us/

StarWars’ The Mandalorian acknowledges the lack of guardrails! Safety geeks everywhere are rejoicing! #UsToo

Interim Measures - COVID-19 (Coronavirus) It was announced Friday afternoon that Waterloo Region will be placed in the Red (Control) zone of the province’s response framework as of Monday, November 23rd. Some of the new measures include limiting organized public events and gatherings to five people indoors and to work remotely, where possible. Spark Safety Solutions will be putting additional precautionary measures in place to protect our employees, clients, visitors, and our... greater community. These measures are subject to change as new information becomes available and are in line with the recommendations being made in the province’s response framework and Public Health advice. While under Red CONTROL, our team members will be required to work from home, where possible, unless required to report to a client workplace or for essential business needs. These measures will be continually monitored and as new information comes available our policies will be adjusted. We are still open for business and will be answering the phone and replying to emails as we continue to safely provide the best On-Site Safety, Training and Consulting in the industry! Check out our website for Distance / Virtual Training, eLearning, free COVID-19 Resources and more! https://sparksafety.ca/

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Working in #Ontario? Here is the government’s #covid19 response framework including mandatory colour-coded public health measures. If you need assistance to understand or implement these requirements, our consultants are here to help you! Call us to-free at 1-844-267-8600 or email us at [email protected] https://files.ontario.ca/moh-covid-19-response-framework-ke

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MOL) is giving workers in the construction sector an extra year to renew their training if they work at heights. The mandatory training of more than 120,000 workers was due to expire over the next six months. However, many training providers have either cancelled classes or shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read our recent blog about the MOL Extension: https://sparksafety.ca/?p=4200

#REMINDER...As snow accumulates and drifts be sure to keep your exhaust vents clear. Covered vents can force odourless yet dangerous carbon monoxide gas back inside. Exhausts vents are typical for water heaters, furnaces, dryers, etc.... Stay safe and please share this post.

We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Conestoga College to offer JHSC Part 1 and 2 Certification training (it’s a Micro-Credential too)! #WeBringSafetyToLife

For our peers working in the North - Supervisor Familiarization (WSCC Approved) is a mandated course for employers to register their Supervisors in. It will aid them in understanding their role and the responsibilities to workplace health and safety, and prepare them for the challenges and benefits of their job. Available for Supervisors working in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The next distance learning course starts January 27, 2021... Register: https://sparksafety.ca//supervisor-familiariza/2021-01-27/

Material handling is a part of our everyday lives, from carrying groceries and the laundry basket, to moving, lifting, and carrying materials at work. We are creatures of motion! Break the cycle - read about our tips to give your back a break! https://sparksafety.ca/?p=4208

Super #dangerous! Materials flying off buildings under construction in Toronto with 90-100+ km/h winds!

From a statistics standpoint, a majority or 67% of accidents or falls happen from the same level or what we call slips or trips. The other 30% are falls that occur from a height. Spark Safety offers a wide range of training, to help your workplace prevent slips, trips and falls. Check our training calendar for upcoming Working at Heights and refresher training or contact us if you have any questions about how we can help you prevent slip, trips and falls in your workplace. L...earn about how to prevent slip, trips and falls in your workplace. https://sparksafety.ca/?p=4204 #fallprevention #workplaceaccidents #workplacefalls #preventafall

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (EWP) training course will provide operators with the knowledge and skills they will need to operate MEWPs under the new CSA B354.7/B354.8 standards. This course will provide an understanding of the hazards associated with operating aerial lifting devices, the proper inspection and safe operation of the device. Register for the upcoming Mobile Elevating Working Platform traning course. https://sparksafety.ca//mobile-elevated-work-p/2020-11-27/

"In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below."... John McCrae See more

#DYK The majority or 67% of falls happen on the same level resulting from slips and trips. Spots are filling up for the remaining 2020 training opportunities. If you need your Working at Heights certification or the refresher, check out our training calendar for opportunities. https://sparksafety.ca/calendar/

Through the height of the novel coronavirus shutdowns, many organizations were holding off their training for the Ministry of Labour (MOL) required certifications, such as Working at Heights. Synchronously, the MOL created an extension for those that need to refresh their training certifications, until 2021, to keep workers and workplaces as safe as possible. Read about the MOL Extension: https://sparksafety.ca/?p=4200 Sign up for a Working at Heights Course: https://spar...ksafety.ca/calendar/ #workingatheights #mol #workingatheightsextension

According to the Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada, there were approximately 48,000 lost time claims related to falls in the workplace and 63 workers did not get to go home at the end of their workday as a result of falls in 2018. These numbers are overwhelming, considering the improvements and regulations surrounding safety training, knowledge, skills, and PPE. Putting these in practise, we can provide a safe and healthy workplace for your employees and ensure everyone goes home at the end of their workday. Read our tips to prevent slips, trips and falls: https://sparksafety.ca/?p=4204 #fallprevention #fallpreventionmonth #slipstripsfalls

With the onset of coronavirus, the MOLTSD extended the recertification deadline for those who successfully completed their working-at-heights training between February 28 and August 31, 2017. The validity period, normally three years, would have ended this year. It will now end in 2021. Pre Book your seat now! The MOLTSD’s extension of the WAH Refresher criteria during COVID-19 ends soon, and we're already pre-booking courses for 2021. Secure your seat before the rush! https://sparksafety.ca/calendar/

#DYK? We can help your company achieve COR with the following services: COR Gap Analysis COR Program Development COR Program Implementation... COR Internal Audit Assistance COR Maintenance and Monitoring AND External COR Audits as an IHSA Associate COR Auditor! https://sparksafety.ca/cons/certificate-of-recognition-cor/

Fatal Shock in Greenhouse Results in $120,000 Fine for Southwest Employer "A worker received a fatal electrical shock while working at a greenhouse facility. The electricity had not been properly locked out as required by law." - Court Bulletin Prevention is not only possible, it's what we do - find our Electrical Safety Programs, Consulting, and Training options here: https://sparksafety.ca/electrical-safety-program-in-a-box/ ... https://news.ontario.ca//fatal-shock-in-greenhouse-results

#DKY? In Canada over 42,000 workers get injured annually due to fall incidents. November is Fall Prevention Month. Let's take a few minutes and see how we can prevent falls in our workplaces. #fallprevention #fallprevention2020

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! We are now an approved Ontario IHSA Associate COR Auditor firm! If your company is looking for an External COR Auditor you can reach out to us at [email protected] or call us toll-free at 1-844-267-8600. #WeBringSafetyToLife

Do you need a proverbial hand? Spark Safety has worked endlessly during this pandemic to stay on top of regulations and guidelines so we can be your go-to resource for all Safe Work options. Employee Screening Support Pandemic Preparedness Plan Free Downloadable Tools & Resources... Find them all here: https://sparksafety.ca/covid-19/ #covid19 #coronavirus #workplacesafety #coronaviruspandemic #pandemicpreparednessplan

Worker Injury Results in $60,000 Fine for Mississauga Company "A worker was injured when a roll of paper slid from a lifting device that should not have been used for the task" - court bulletin https://news.ontario.ca//worker-injury-results-in-60000-fi

#halloweencostume contest at Spark Safety! Who would you vote for? The Mad Hatter, 1920’s Gangster, Chewbacca, Prison Mike, Mime, Mister Incredible, or You Should Smile More? We are already giving honourable mentions to our Toronto Blue Jays guy!

Want to start 2021 off on the right foot? One of our last training courses of the year will be a Working at Heights Refresher course. Whether you need to recertify for a current job or if you plan to change jobs in the new year, it's a great opportunity to refresh your skills. Register now: https://sparksafety.ca//working-at-heights-ref/2020-12-14/