January Monthly Spotlight

Training, accreditations, and certifications is the focus for January

January Monthly Spotlight

For the month of January, Canadian Occupational Safety is focusing on training, accreditations, and certifications.

Here are the stories we have published this month.

BCRSP at 50: Safety profession broadens as risks evolve: Milestone anniversary being marked by three-day conference in Niagara Falls in May

Ontario’s AMPs put real teeth behind COR–ISO equivalency: Municipalities face up to $100K penalties if procurement contracts don't recognize equivalency

Safety training certifications could be harmonized across provinces by end of year: Two key meetings have already taken place in 2026 with focus on seven high-risk training certifications

Harmonized safety training – real reform or risk mirage: Leaders praise national standards, but critics fear shaky legal footing, weak verification and a false sense of compliance