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	<title>OHS Insider &#187; Violence</title>
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		<title>Pushing of Foreman on Platform Justified Worker’s Termination</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/discipline/pushing-of-foreman-on-platform-justified-workers-termination</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A worker pushed a foreman, causing him to lose his footing on a metal platform with stairs. Although the worker claimed he acted in self-defence, he was fired. The union filed a grievance. But the Labour Relations Board said the worker, who was a sub-foreman, ...]]></description>
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		<title>April 24: Assaults on Bus Drivers Increase, Says Labour</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to labour groups, passengers on Winnipeg’s public transit lines are becoming increasingly hostile and taking their anger out on bus drivers, noting that assaults on bus drivers in the Manitoba capital have almost quadrupled since 2005. The union and the council are calling for ...]]></description>
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		<title>April 15: New Option for Protecting Solo Late Night Retail Workers</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/violence/april-15-new-option-for-protecting-solo-late-night-retail-workers</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As of April 15, employers may implement a prescribed and audited Violence Prevention Program as one option to protect workers assigned to work alone at night. For details, see:
OHS Regulation Part 4, Secs. 4.22.1 and 4.23
New OHS guideline: G4.22.1-3 Late night retail &#8211; Violence Prevention ...]]></description>
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		<title>Slapping Co-Worker Didn’t Justify Immediate Termination</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/discipline/slapping-co-worker-didnt-justify-immediate-termination</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/discipline/slapping-co-worker-didnt-justify-immediate-termination#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A worker slapped a co-worker and was fired despite having a clean record and no history of violence or anger management problems. He sued for wrongful dismissal. The court ruled that although workplace violence was a serious issue, it was difficult to see how the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Santa Claus &amp; Workplace Hazards</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/harassment/santa-claus-workplace-hazards</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/harassment/santa-claus-workplace-hazards#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA["Do" Diligence Blog]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like being Santa Claus is a pretty sweet job. But being Santa turns out to be pretty dangerous these days. It’s true, Virginia – even Santa can be the victim of workplace violence. Guest blogger Robert Smithson takes a look at how hard ...]]></description>
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		<title>Backlash to Air Canada’s Safety Measure to Protect Crews on Layovers</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/do-diligence/backlash-to-air-canada%e2%80%99s-safety-measure-to-protect-crews-on-layovers</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/do-diligence/backlash-to-air-canada%e2%80%99s-safety-measure-to-protect-crews-on-layovers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers and others may not always welcome or appreciate measures intended to ensure worker safety. And sometimes it’s not the measure itself but how it was presented that causes problems. Air Canada just learned this lesson the hard way.
On Sept. 23, 2011, Air Canada issued ...]]></description>
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		<title>[√] Expressly Ban Weapons from the Workplace</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/insider-top-stories/%e2%88%9a-expressly-ban-weapons-from-the-workplace</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/insider-top-stories/%e2%88%9a-expressly-ban-weapons-from-the-workplace#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Include language in your company’s workplace violence and harassment policy that expressly bars workers—and visitors—from bringing weapons to work and from possessing and using weapons in your workplace. The policy should also include a broad definition of “weapon” that covers items such as knives, hand ...]]></description>
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		<title>6 Tips for Reducing Risk of Workplace Violence &amp; Harassment</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/harassment/6-tips-for-reducing-risk-of-workplace-violence-harassment</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/harassment/6-tips-for-reducing-risk-of-workplace-violence-harassment#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA["Do" Diligence Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Harassment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workplace violence and harassment take their toll on both the victims and their employers. Every jurisdiction in Canada either directly or implicitly requires employers to take steps to protect workers from these hazards. And it’s critical that you address both harassment and violence. Harassment occurs ...]]></description>
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		<title>Workplace Violence Infographic</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/insider-top-stories/workplace-violence-infographic</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/insider-top-stories/workplace-violence-infographic#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ohsinsider.com/?p=17230</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Download our latest OHS Insider infographic on Workplace Violence in Canada. Get interesting stats that illustrate exactly how important it is to have a complete workplace violence policy in your company for your workers&#8217; protection.
]]></description>
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		<title>Hazards Lurk at Summer Company Events</title>
		<link>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/illnesses-diseases/hazards-lurk-at-summer-company-events</link>
		<comments>http://ohsinsider.com/search-by-index/illnesses-diseases/hazards-lurk-at-summer-company-events#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin L. Barton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many companies hold summer events such as BBQs, picnics and other outings designed to build morale and reward employees for their hard work all year long. But while these events are supposed to be fun, they’re still potentially dangerous.
In fact, in a recent poll asking ...]]></description>
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