AODA – Integrated Standard Compliance Deadline – Emergency Management – January 1st, 2012
All businesses must become compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Standard by Jan 1,2012.
Current Online and available Face to Face Training Sessions
EMPLOYEE ONLINE AODA CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING – AFFORDABLE, ONLINE QUIZ, CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION.
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Click here for more information and to purchase an AODA Customer Service Toolkit.
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What does this mean for Ontario employers? Not complying with the new requirements could result in fines from the Ministry of Labour (MOL) of up to $500,000 for an organization, or up to $25,000 and/or jail time for an individual. Click here for a checklist on becoming compliant.
If you are unsure whether you are compliant with Bill 168, please contact Beyond Rewards and we can assist you. Click HERE to Contact Us.
1. Bill 168 Legislative Requirements Online Course
2. Conflict Management
3. Bill 168 – Online Training for Employees and for Supervisors and Managers
4. Custom Training Available – face-to-face; online and CD
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Click here to purchase Newly Revised Bill 168 Toolkit Workplace Violence and Harassment.
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Emergency Management Planning
As storms become more extreme, increased threats exist. Without an emergency response or emergency action plan (often called a business continuity plan with the emergency response or action plan as an extension of the business continuity plan) your business will not as easily be able to survive or revive after a natural disaster occurs. Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anyplace without warning. By being prepared, you will be better able to act, minimizing the panic and confusion in the emergency situation and protect your workers. Emergencies and disasters influenced by outside sources such as weather or non-employees or other uncontrollable sources need to be addressed in your action planning process to ensure the safety of your workers and the continuance of your business. For businesses that are able, set up for business continuity outside of the physical location – a satellite offices/locations, working from home, remote offices/locations etc. If one location is down you can continue to work. If you server is backed up in multiple locations in multiple cities your data is backed up and you can continue to work but if it is in one location, you may be down for weeks, months or indefinitely. Sample steps to take in the development of your Emergency Response Plan are:
Accountability is important in the emergency response program you develop. Set up an Emergency Response Team. Ensure that your team is properly trained in their roles and responsibilities. Train all staff in emergency procedures. The Occupational Health and Safety Act refer to emergency planning that is required for your workplace under certain jurisdictions; in Ontario – for example: in Ontario under Bill 168 Violence and Harassment and in BC under OHSA 4.13-4.18 - beyond that it is a good business practice to have a Business Continuity Plan in place. The Templates alone comes with 1 hour of assistance via phone over a two month period. Purchase your own Emergency Management Planning Toolkit Online for $425.00 plus tax OR Fax order. |
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