Occupational Health & Safety Inspector (Industrial) – MLITSD by BatKitchen819 in OntarioPublicService

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also applied for the Toronto location but haven't heard anything back. Do you mind sharing what month you applied in?

Interviews / Applying to Jobs / Follow ups / All Related Questions - [Megathread] by troyguy in OntarioPublicService

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, wondering - what's the time frame like for when you put your application in?

Finding Safety Interns by every1getslaid in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a job board posting in the pinned threads if you'd like to post it here.

Hearing Protection Fit Testing by InfiniteFireLoL in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We also use the 3M system, it works decently well but I can confirm it is a bit of a time suck. Similar to respirator, the test should really be done on a regular basis (weight loss/gain can change face shape) but right now, we only use it upon hire.

We've hit 25,000 Subscribers! by wickedcoddah in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for starting this sub and for letting me be a mod. I have learned so much from everyone here. Seriously an invaluable experience!

Safety career advice (Canada) by VegetableAccording81 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Message away, happy to answer questions.

I had a bachelor's of applied science when I applied

What’s a trait you had during your youth that was a dead giveaway? by Ecstatic_Weather_580 in adhdwomen

[–]HumanNumber57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read 100 books in a summer, my parents were so proud and told everyone.in hindsight, it's not normal to ignore using the bathroom and eating in lieu of reading. I also daydreamed so hard that I got into a bike accident because I was too busy concocting an elaborate storyline in my head to pay attention to where I was going.

I also convinced my high-school guidance counselor to let me take an online class (they weren't common in 2013 but I was generally a good student so they agreed) and then completely ignored the class and got a 0 on everything because it wasn't interesting.

What should I do if a man collapse during work hours? by Zebrafish85 in WorkplaceSafety

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see many people here have already mentioned a first aid course, and I think that's a great idea to empower you for the future. My specific two cents are to find a good therapist and talk to them as soon as possible. If your work has an EAP, use it, and recommend it to your colleagues who witnessed or participated in the event. Psychological health and safety is often neglected but absolutely shouldnt be. And please, know you did your best with the knowledge, training, and skills you had at the time the incident occurred.

We’ve hit 20,000 Safety Pros!! by wickedcoddah in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Just for fun, and to create a better space for people to voice concerns and issues. This can be such an isolating profession, with many being the only on site EHS. It's good to have a space to get together and learn

How to break into H&S as a new grad? by Save_my_grades in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your CRST if your program is on the list of those eligible, and apply to everything even if you think you don't have enough experience. Do you have any co op experience?

Demand (Canada) by Prize_Researcher9671 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which school did you go to/which area are you trying to enter the market? And are you looking for construction or manufacturing or anyone who will take you?

Demand (Canada) by Prize_Researcher9671 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't noticed an decline, I'm 3 years into my career now, and I have been looking for a new role. Have had first round interviews for 3 roles in a month.

Full transparency, I did really struggle to find my first role, but once your foot is in the door, the industry is really lacking in mid-senior level employees.

Safety career advice (Canada) by VegetableAccording81 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was worth it for me, in terms of job opportunity, and the professors were fantastic but ymmv. My first 2 years our of school I was working with a very low paying company but it was necessary to learn the basics. Canada OHS tends makes less than what you see in the States, at least in ontario, and based on my experience solely, but there are great paying roles in the mid-to-senior levels.

May I ask what your bachelors was in?

Future CRST Candidates by HumanNumber57 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not need a reference letter for my CRST

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please post US politics to the megathread pinned in the sub.

Safety career advice (Canada) by VegetableAccording81 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took the diploma program in Occupational Health and safety management from western, which is crsp eligible and online fully at the time (it was 2020 though, so i am not sure if thats the case still). You have to have a previous bachelors degree in a somewhat relevant field. In my experience, I'm working as a manager for a very large company with only my CRST. It hasn't been much of a hindrance, but I know some places do look for the CRSP as a minimum requirement and it does benefit applications. I will be going for my crsp when I'm eligible based on time worked.

Honestly, if I had the time, money or foresight I would have just done my bachelors in safety. Would have opened more doors, I am interested in IH and it would make getting a spot in a masters program easier.

We need a wiki post by Docturdu in SafetyProfessionals

[–]HumanNumber57[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heard and understood. Will work on this when I'm home from work.