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		<title>Winners &amp; Losers: When Do Workplace Clothing Requirements Create Heat Stress Hazards?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some employers have the right to make their workers put on a uniform and/or personal protective equipment when they do their jobs. But there are limits to an employer’s control over workplace clothing. The employer can’t insist that workers wear clothing or equipment that endangers ...]]></description>
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		<title>Is Employer Liable for Traffic Accident Caused by Worker Who Drinks at Work?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers may drink alcohol at work. In some cases, the employer sanctions this drinking and actually provides the alcohol by, say, hosting an office holiday party or company picnic. In most cases, though, drinking on the job is a violation of company policy. But whether ...]]></description>
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		<title>What Constitutes Due Diligence for Fall Protection Requirements?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the CCOHS, approximately 60,000 Canadian workers are injured each year due to falls. So it’s no surprise that the OHS regulations of each jurisdiction include detailed requirements that cover everything from the heights at which fall protection is required to the types of ...]]></description>
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		<title>When Is a CEO Liable for a Company’s Safety Offence?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Officers and directors aren’t automatically liable just because their companies commit a safety offence. They may be held personally liable for the company’s OHS violations under three theories: 1) as principals—that is, the people who actually committed the act or failed to act when legally ...]]></description>
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		<title>When Are Illnesses ‘Occupational Diseases’ Covered by Workers’ Comp?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers’ compensation provides benefits for workers who suffer not only work-related injuries but also illnesses. Some illnesses are designated as “occupational diseases” by the workers’ comp laws and automatically covered. But other types of illnesses are only considered an “occupational disease” when they arise out ...]]></description>
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		<title>When Does a Safety Offence Warrant a Six-Figure Fine?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 17:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The typical penalty imposed on companies (and individuals) convicted of safety offences is a fine. When determining the appropriate fine, courts generally consider: 1) the degree of culpability in which the defendant acted (for example, whether a company tried to comply with the law but ...]]></description>
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		<title>Does Workers’ Comp Cover Injuries Caused by a Co-Worker’s Assault?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 17:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers’ compensation provides benefits for workers who suffer injuries that “arise out of” or “in the course of” their employment. This language clearly applies to injuries that occur while workers are lifting materials, operating machinery and performing other work-related tasks. But what if a worker ...]]></description>
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		<title>Winners &amp; Losers &#8211; When does a Safety Offence Warrant a Six-Figure Fine?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The typical penalty imposed on companies (and individuals) convicted of safety offences is a fine. When determining the appropriate fine, courts generally consider: 1) the degree of culpability in which the defendant acted (for example, whether a company tried to comply with the law but ...]]></description>
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		<title>Are Employers Liable for Injuries to Workers Who Don’t Lock Out Equipment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many amputations and fatalities occur while machinery or dangerous equipment is being repaired or maintained. The OHS laws’ lockout requirements are designed to ensure that machinery and other dangerous equipment are shut off, de-energized and locked out during servicing and repairs. Unfortunately, workers often ignore ...]]></description>
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		<title>When Is a Deliberate Violation of an Environmental Law Justifiable?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Respect for the law is a fundamental value in our society. But it’s not an absolute value. In some situations, breaking a law can serve a higher purpose. For example, it may be necessary to drive through a red light to get a dying person ...]]></description>
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