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Mental Health Commission of Canada leads development of new program to support employers with psychological health and safety audits

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will see the development of an innovative new program that will support Canadian employers who want to foster the psychological health and safety of their workers.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will see the development of an innovative new program that will support Canadian employers who want to foster the psychological health and safety of their workers.
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is contributing approximately $820,000 over three years to support the creation of MHCC's Psychological Health and Safety Audit Program.
  • Opening Minds is working to support employers that want to implement effective strategies and programs to protect and promote the psychological health and safety (PHS) of workers.
  • Employers that are interested in participating in the audit program begin with attending on the MHCC training course on Integrating Psychological Health and Safety.

AuditSoft and STP ComplianceEHS Join Forces to Revolutionize COR Audits and Regulatory Compliance

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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The STP Compliance Suite, including the RegHub and AuditHub, offers a robust platform to plan, assess, track, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

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  • The STP Compliance Suite, including the RegHub and AuditHub, offers a robust platform to plan, assess, track, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
  • The collaboration between AuditSoft and STP ComplianceEHS is a convergence of expertise and resources aimed at empowering auditors and safety professionals and emphasizes how COR and regulatory compliance complement each other.
  • "This partnership highlights the complementary nature of COR and regulatory compliance, and the synergy between our solution suites," remarked Gail Ankiewicz, President at STP ComplianceEHS.
  • The firm recently achieved a monumental milestone of 10,000 audits, solidifying its position as Canada's most trusted tool for COR audits.

ONCOURSE HOME SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF ADVISORY BOARD

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncourse Home Solutions (OHS), a leader in providing trusted and affordable home warranty solutions, announced today the formation of its very first advisory board.

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncourse Home Solutions (OHS), a leader in providing trusted and affordable home warranty solutions, announced today the formation of its very first advisory board.
  • "I know first-hand how valuable an advisory board can be when it comes to providing insights, perspective and opinions on strategy, operations and overall performance," said Aaron Cooper, CEO of Oncourse Home Solutions.
  • "Our newly formed advisory board will help us further develop successful partnerships with cities and utilities grounded in our best-in-class partner and customer experience."
  • For more information on Oncourse Home Solutions, its offerings, and updates, please visit: OncourseHome.com .

Marti Releases First Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Marti Technologies Inc. (“Marti” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MRT), Türkiye’s leading mobility super app, offering ride hailing and a large fleet of shared electric two-wheel vehicles, today released its first Sustainability Report.

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  • Marti Technologies Inc. (“Marti” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MRT), Türkiye’s leading mobility super app, offering ride hailing and a large fleet of shared electric two-wheel vehicles, today released its first Sustainability Report.
  • The report highlights Marti’s 2022 sustainability achievements as well as the Company’s future commitments and is available on the Sustainability tab of the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.marti.tech/sustainability .
  • “We are proud to present our first Sustainability Report, a testament to our commitment towards building a more sustainable and responsible future,” said Alper Oktem, Founder and CEO of Marti.
  • Building upon the Company’s strength and performance across various dimensions of sustainability, Marti introduced its sustainability initiative “Move Forward.

Werner Announces New Visual Safety System Across its Climbing Portfolio

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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ITASCA, Ill., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, today announces the introduction of an entirely new visual safety system across their product line, including Werner Step Ladders, LEANSAFE Ladders, Extension Ladders, and Podium ladders. This new visual safety system was also recently recognized by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) magazine as a winner in the "High Visibility" products category and will be recognized in the November/December issue of the publication. Werner products are used on jobsites by professionals who rely on the company's ladder innovations and accessories while working at height. The new design enhancements, rolling out now and through 2024, provide simple on-product safety cues that make it easier to choose the right ladder, use it correctly and communicate the importance of safety to everyone on the work site.

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  • This new visual safety system was also recently recognized by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) magazine as a winner in the "High Visibility" products category and will be recognized in the November/December issue of the publication.
  • This new visual safety system began rolling out in July 2023 and will continue through 2024.
  • Werner climbing products and platforms will begin to transition in support of this new initiative, including hundreds of product models/SKU's.
  • Visit wernerco.com often for specific product updates as the visual safety system rolls out across the portfolio.

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE TRANSPORTS HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO MAUI AND OPERATES EMERGENCY AIRLIFT OF MORE THAN 130 SHELTER PETS FROM THE ISLAND TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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“We want to support the people and pets of Maui that have been devastated by the wildfires,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities.

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  • “We want to support the people and pets of Maui that have been devastated by the wildfires,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities.
  • Only shelter pets at Maui Humane Society prior to the wildfires were transported to Portland.
  • Greater Good Charities worked with veterinarians on the ground in Maui to ensure the safety and health of the shelter pets on the flight.
  • To learn more how to support Greater Good Charities disaster response in Maui, please visit greatergood.org.

Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association Selects AuditSoft for COR Auditing and Data Analytics Solutions

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - AuditSoft, the leading Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) auditing software, has been selected by the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) for its Certificate of Recognition (COR®) auditing and data analytics capabilities.

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  • CALGARY, AB, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - AuditSoft, the leading Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) auditing software, has been selected by the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) for its Certificate of Recognition (COR®) auditing and data analytics capabilities.
  • COR® continues to grow in popularity and AuditSoft's user-friendly solutions have proven popular with safety associations looking for new ways to scale and meet demand.
  • AuditSoft's solutions will streamline the SCSA's COR® auditing process from end to end and benefit all key stakeholders involved in COR® audits:
    A single audit workflow with built-in guidelines, automations, and features like one-click report generation will substantially reduce auditing time for safety professionals.
  • "The solutions will also add value to SCSA members by reducing auditing time and providing data that allows for more informed decision-making to drive improvements in their safety management systems."

NFP Appoints Hamid Abuzaid to Lead Its Occupational Health & Safety Group

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, today announced the appointment of Hamid Abuzaid as the new leader of its Occupational Health & Safety Group (OHS). Abuzaid, who joined NFP in 2019, now reports to Sean Hickey, head of US Complex Risk, Middle Market Brokerage and Risk Management Services.

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  • NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NFP , a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, today announced the appointment of Hamid Abuzaid as the new leader of its Occupational Health & Safety Group (OHS).
  • "We are excited to promote Hamid to lead our OHS Group," said Hickey.
  • "Hamid has been solving occupational health and safety problems for two decades by helping clients apply and integrate insight, guidance and solutions that ensure compliance and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • "I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead the OHS Group and advance the value we deliver to clients," said Abuzaid.

Wildfires are on the rise in Canada: how to keep outdoor workers safe.

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Conditions such as wildfires and lightning can put workers at great risk for illness and injury.

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  • Conditions such as wildfires and lightning can put workers at great risk for illness and injury.
  • Occupations, where workers are required to work outdoors in the summer, include farming, camps, construction, and landscaping.
  • Health and safety inspectors will apply and enforce these laws based on the facts they find in the workplace.
  • This is especially important for outdoor workers involved in outdoor recreation, construction workers, and road crews.

Is your business prepared for a health & safety inspection?

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Wendy Irwin, Health & Safety Consultant at BrightHR Canada , shares below what employers need to know about health & safety inspections so they can be best prepared.

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  • Wendy Irwin, Health & Safety Consultant at BrightHR Canada , shares below what employers need to know about health & safety inspections so they can be best prepared.
  • Under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation in Canada, employers must take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of their employees.
  • An example of a specific mandatory provincial Health and Safety legislation right across Canada is the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
  • But employers can easily manage everyday health and safety tasks by using smart HR and Health & Safety software.