workplace safety

You Want to Start a New Business!

By Angela Beal HRS Group (705) 749-1259

In the past few years, we have noticed an increasing amount of small to medium business start ups. Prospective new business owners are often unaware of all the legislation they are required to adhere to. It can be rather daunting for someone who has a great idea or product they want to bring to market, but has no experience in the business world.

The first step is to register your business with the Provincial and Federal governments. If you are going to have workers, you will need Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage and an Occupational Health and Safety program in place. If you have processes requiring machinery and or chemical products you will need help in determining the safest setup, known as Best Practices.

The first things to do when starting up a new business is to hire a good corporate lawyer, an accountant, and find a bank that will work with you. They can help you set up the legal and financial aspects of your new enterprise. If you plan to hire staff you may need some Human Resource assistance. Occupational Health and Safety is an area many people miss when starting their business. It is extremely important to have a program in place before you go into production to avoid any accidents and or injuries.

Occupational Suitability Assessments can help find the right personnel for your business. Occupational Health and Safety Consulting will ensure your compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and any Provincial Regulations that apply.

Occupational Health and Safety Consulting includes Facility Setup and Inspections, Construction Worksite Inspections, Hazard Assessments, which includes Working and Walking, Machine Guarding, Ladder Safety, etc., and General Health and Safety Consulting.

For more information regarding Occupational Suitability Assessments and Occupational Health and Safety Consulting contact HRS Group Inc., www.hrsgroup.com or phone 705-749-1259 to speak with one of our consultants.

For more information about Occupational Health and Safety, call our professional team.