Tag Archives: Clearance Certificate

Can I hire a Contractor Without WSIB?

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Steven

Can I hire a Contractor Without WSIB?  The short answer is yes. But Why would you want to?  This is the least I think you should know before you do.

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Required Construction Documents Part 3: Health and Safety Policy by Steven Silva

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Steven

The Health and Safety Policy Statement is all that is required. It is a one page document (usually part of their whole Health and Safety Program which is many pages long). Take a look at my Health and Safety Policy Statement. This is my current policy for my Construction/Consulting company. There are four things that I look for (as does the Ministry Of Labour) in order to make it valid. Continue reading →

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Required Construction Documents Part 2: WSIB Clearance Certificate by Steven Silva

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Steven

Steven Silva’s Required Construction Documents Part 2: WSIB Clearance Certificate: Before I allow any construction contractor to work for me here in Ontario I would ask for a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance certificate in order to protect myself from potentially being sued. In cases where a contractor does not have WSIB coverage (and I require the services), I could contact WSIB and then holdback the amount required by WSIB from the contract and submit it to WSIB. Continue reading →

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