Ten years after Walkerton, what still needs to be done to protect Ontario’s drinking water?

By Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP An overview of [...]

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Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Sanctity of Solicitor Client Privileged Internal OH&S Accident Investigation Reports

A look at an Ontario court decision on whether attorney-client privilege prevents the government from using your internal incident investigation reports against you.

6 Tips for Reducing Risk of Workplace Violence & Harassment

Workplace violence and harassment take their toll on both the [...]

CLIMATE CHANGE: International Report Shows Increase in CO2 Emissions

Here's a look at a recent report on international emissions of the gas mainly responsible for global warming.

Zombies as a Safety Training Tool?

You may need to be more creative to get your safety training through to young workers. Consider using zombies.

Using Safety Training as a Disciplinary Tool—Good or Bad Idea?

Requiring a worker to go to safety training after committing a violation can be useful--but not if he sees it as punishment.

Failing to Protect Workers from Forklift Traffic Costs Company $80,000

At a packaging and tissue company’s facility, a worker was [...]

Injury While Preparing Truck at Home for Trip Was Work-Related

A long-haul truck driver was home when his employer called, [...]

Firing of Allegedly Drunk Worker Without Full Investigation Was Excessive

A lead hand and forklift driver was fired for being [...]

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