***Version française au bas de la page*** While inspections should occur year-round, now that the snow is melting it’s an excellent time to perform detailed site inspections to assess any hazards that may have occurred over the winter. Under the Occupiers Liability Act, occupiers of property (school boards) are responsible to ensure that the premises are reasonably safe for all…
***Version française au bas de la page*** Imagine, you start your car in the morning only to hear a loud noise. Chances are that your catalytic converter has been stolen! Photo credit: Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press While this is a concern for everyone, we have recently seen an…
***Version française au bas de la page*** Cybersecure Canada: Strengthening Cybersecurity of Small to Medium Organizations Date: Thursday March 4, 2021 Time: 1:00-2:30 PM (EST) REGISTER HERE Join us for a free Research Money and CIO Strategy Council webinar which will outline Canada’s cybersecurity certification program overview, explain the audit process, speak on the importance of creating a cyber security…
***Version française au bas de la page*** Thank you to Chris Kreibich of Premium Risk Services for this week’s blog. Chris works with OSBIE as a representative for our HELP (Human Element Loss Prevention) program. He has 13 years experience as a commercial loss control inspector and 19 years as a firefighter. He is a qualified Fire Prevention Officer &…
***Version française au bas de la page*** On January 20, the Ministry of Education published an addendum to the Guide to reopening Ontario’s schools. Included in the addendum are guidelines for the validation of on-site COVID-19 screening for visitors, staff, and secondary school students. The following are some questions that we have received, and OSBIE’s responses from a risk management…
***Version française au bas de la page*** Thank you to this week’s guest blogger, Geoff Cranstone. Mr. Cranstone is a commercial insurance inspector with 17 years of experience in the industry in Canada. He is employed by IV3 Solutions (one of our representatives for our HELP (Human Element Loss Prevention) program) and provides risk assessment and risk mitigation services throughout…
***Version française au bas de la page*** As distance learning continues to be offered across the province many school boards are looking at ways to support and educate our students using this medium. We wanted to assure all OSBIE members that teachers and staff working within the scope of their duties for the school board are covered under the General…
***Version française au bas de la page*** Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and health and happiness in the new year! Thank you for your commitment to Risk Management and for your loyalty and friendship. Our…
***Version française au bas de la page*** With the increase in arson and vandalism claims during periods when schools are unoccupied, it is important to review building security practices. Not only do these losses cost millions of dollars to repair, but it can also take upwards of 18 months until the school is fully operational. There are steps that can…
***Version française au bas de la page*** With online learning becoming more common, as well as the move to online platforms to exchange information, school boards have asked OSBIE about the validity and reliability of electronic signatures as an alternative to pen and paper signatures. What is an electronic signature? Electronic signatures and contracts in Ontario are governed by the…
