The relationship between activity in your daily life versus your health is being questioned. New research is analyzing the side effects of sedentary behaviour, as the average person now spends 9.3 hours a day sitting.
Check out this recent article from The Globe and Mail, you may find it very interesting.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/is-your-office-chair-killing-you/article2258518/page2/
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| Ministry of Labour Poster Now AvailableThu Jul 12th, 2012
As of October 1, 2012 you will have to, by law, post a copy of the "Heath & Safety at Work - Prevention Starts Here" poster. The poster can be downloaded from the Ministry of Labour's (MOL) website, or ordered from a number of locations. The …
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| Ministry of Labour Sector PlansThu Jul 12th, 2012
Want to know what the Ministry of Labour (MOL) is up to? Wondering what their plans are for the upcoming year? Are you next?
The MOL now releases their plan for each business sector for the upcoming year and information is availa…
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| WSIB To Review Important Policies in 2012-13Tue Jul 10th, 2012
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is now working on implementing some of the recommendations that were proposed by Prof. Harry Arthurs in his “Funding Fairness” report, released May 4th, 2012. The immediate response …
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| February 2012 Ontario Ministry of Labour Safety Blitz - MSDsMon Feb 6th, 2012
Ontario will blitz workplaces across the province looking for hazards involving manual materials handling that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In February 2012, Ministry of Labour inspectors will target workplaces in th…
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Workers have the right to know. Employers must train their workers on workplace hazards, associated means of protection and any applicable legal requirements. EKG can train your workers to work safely.
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