November 2012 – OHS Insider

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A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

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Monthly & Regular Workplace Inspections Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Monthly Workplace Inspection Report Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Federal Court Invalidates Government Policy for Failing to Protect Migratory Birds

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

National Day of Mourning

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Overtime Mistakes to Avoid

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Coping With Personality Disorders at Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Prevention & Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Rollover Protection for Powered Mobile Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

May 13 – What are the ABC’s of Confined Spaces and How Does it Apply to My Job?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2024

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Checklist Of ‘Competent Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Alberta Employers)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Fines Scorecard for 2024 (Feb. 14 to March 15)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (BC Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Work Refusals – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

British Columbia Launches New Output Based Pricing System

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS “Competent’ Person” Requirements Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Federally Regulated Employers)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Who’s a ‘Competent’ Person Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Work Refusals Response & Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

June 19 – Recognition & Engagement – Road to Success

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

May 8 – Achieving Your Goals – Road to Success

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

May 16 – From Connection to Isolation: Social Media’s Paradox for Mental Wellbeing

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Province Not Effectively Managing Hazardous Spills, says B.C.’s Auditor General

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Court Upholds Employer’s Dismissal Of Health And Safety Manager For Cause

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI) Prevention Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Fines Scorecard for 2024 (Jan. 1 thru Feb. 13)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

You Can’t Contract Your Way Out of Environmental Liability

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2024

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Health And Safety Manager Dismissed For Cause For Improper Reporting And Handling Of Her Own WSIB Claim

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Investigations: 5 Basic But Important Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fall Protection Policy (Alberta Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Wildfire Safety Tips and Techniques

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

CyberSecurity: Email Threat Awareness

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Identifying, Addressing and Preventing Heat Related Illnesses

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Prime Contractors: Four Steps to Avoid Liability for OHS Violations Committed by Prime Contractors and Constructors – Special Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

March 21 – Navigating Seasonal Hazards: Spring Safety Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fall Protection Training Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

When Fall Protection Plans Are Mandatory – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fall Protection Systems & Equipment Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Who’s an ‘Employer’ Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Protect Yourself

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Fines Scorecard for December 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

New Duty To Cooperate And Maintain Employment Following Workplace Injury Labour, Employment & Human Rights Bulletin

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Creating A Safe Space In Training Sessions For Both Trainers And Trainees

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Prime Contractor – Greater Sudbury Case

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cold-Related Hazards

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Coping With Personality Disorders at Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Federal Government Publishes New Cap-and-Trade Framework for Oil and Gas Sector GHG Emissions

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Unmasking the Illusion of Management Safety Tours

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Sexual Harassment at Your Holiday Party: What’s Your Liability?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Culture of Care

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety in the Digital Revolution

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supreme Court Finds Bill C-69 Environmental Assessment Law Partly Unconstitutional

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Extension Ladder Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Why a Good Contract Isn’t Enough to Avoid Liability for Environmental Contamination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Body & Limb Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Which “Workers” OHS Laws Protect – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Toilet Facilities Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Protection Against Drowning – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What is Competency and Why Does Industry Still Have Line of Fire Incidents

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hand Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS PPE Payment Requirements 2 – Infographic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS PPE Payment Requirements – Infographic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Physical Demand Analysis Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Understanding How the Air Quality Index Works

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Brief Your JHSC on What Safety Culture Is & Why You Need It

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS & Workplace Availability of Safety Data Sheets – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Federal Government Unveils Sweeping New Plastics Packaging Regulations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What’s Your Company Doing for the International Day of Mourning?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Electrical Work PPE Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

State of Safety Survey 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Electrical Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Innovations in First Aid Kits and Training for Modern Occupational Health and Safety

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Legal Issues With Due Diligence Defenses – Special Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Don’t Assume that Following an Industry Standard Is Enough to Comply with OHS Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Stacking Safety Do’s & Don’ts

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Common Ergonomics Misconceptions Debunked

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes for Hybrid Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Is a Contractor Liable for a Subcontractor’s Environmental Violation?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Foot Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How Helping Employees Cope with Mental Illness Can Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Mental Health & Why You Need an Accommodations Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Mental Health Accommodations Policy & Procedure

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Eye and Face Protection Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What’s the Difference between a Safe Work Practice and Safe Job Procedure? – Ask The Expert

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BC Employers’ OHS Obligations to Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2023

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Contractor Management: How to Secure Safety Buy-in

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fire Prevention Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fire Emergency Response Plans – Know The Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Arbitrator Shouldn’t Have Upheld Random Drug Testing Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Worker Accused of Sexual Assault Can’t Sue Accuser for Defamation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Auto Technician Wasn’t Fired for Complaining about Indoor Smoking

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Minor Chemical Spill Isn’t Serious Enough to Justify Post-Incident Drug Testing

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

5 Myths About What Defines a Confined Space

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Work Refusal Notification Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Preventing Back Injuries with Ergonomics – At Home & At Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ISO 9001 – Lessons from the Trenches

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

AEDs in the Workplace – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Avoiding Liability for “Greenwashing” in Product Advertising

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics Risk Reduction Strategies In Healthcare

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

AEDs Re-Stocking Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

AEDs Incident Report Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Rejection of JHSC Recommendation Notice

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Minimizing Liability Risks When Rejecting Unrealistic JHSC Recommendations – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Duty to Accommodate Special Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Responding to JHSC Recommendations – Know The Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Conflicts Don’t Stop: The Latest on Workplace Investigations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Working Alone Special Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Nationwide Ban on Single-Use Plastics Takes Effect on Dec. 20, 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Occupiers’ Liability – Know The Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Is Employer Liable for Ladder Fall Caused by Worker’s Carelessness? – Ask The Expert

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fixed Ladder Safety – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Due Diligence 2022 Semi-Annual Scorecard

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Naloxone Incident Debriefing Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Naloxone Hazard Incident Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Naloxone Hazard Workplace Assessment Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Nasal Spray)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Injection)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Naloxone Distribution & Use Log

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Distribution of Naloxone – Know The Laws Of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Minimum Age Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

New & Young Worker Safety – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

New & Young Worker Safety Orientation & Training – Know The Laws Of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Fatigue & How Overworking Workers Costs More than It Saves

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fatigue Management Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Occupational Diseases Covered by Workers Comp – Know The Laws Of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Which Illnesses Are Considered “Occupational Diseases” for Workers Comp?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Create a Hazardous Spills Response Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hazardous Spills Reporting – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Joint Health & Safety Committee Participation in Hazard Assessment?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Hazard Identification & Assessment – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hazard Identification & Assessment Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WorkSafeBC’s High-Risk Strategy for Construction Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Reduce Injuries

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Don’t Teach my Mother WHMIS

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Avoid Privacy Violations When Using GPS and Other Monitoring Technologies to Ensure Workers’ Safety

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Excavation & Trench Safety Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Trench/Excavation Inspection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety of Excavations Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Excavations Safety Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Material Handling: Employer Didn’t Use Due Diligence to Prevent Overhead Crane Operator Injury

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Excavations: CNESST Inspector’s Estimate Not Enough to Prove Trench Violation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics: No Proof that Repetitive Work Tasks Caused Housekeeper’s Shoulder Injury

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Privacy: Employer Doesn’t Have to Stop Using Allegedly Privacy-Invasive GPS App

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Shipping Terminal Fined $250,000 for Worker’s Fatal Fall

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What Constitutes a “Disability” – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Is a Worker’s Failure to Disclose Medical Marijuana Use Grounds for Termination?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Abuse – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (British Columbia Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Manitoba Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (New Brunswick Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Newfoundland Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Quebec Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Prince Edwards Island Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Yukon Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Saskatchewan Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Nunavut Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Policy Statement (Northwest Territories Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Does Workers Compensation Cover a Telecommuter’s Home Injury? – Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Revised Pre-Start Review Rules Take Effect in Ontario

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

It’s Time To Re-Activate Your Covid-19 Exposure Prevention Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What’s the Difference between Liquefied Petroleum Gases and Flammable Liquids? – Ask The Expert

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Compressed Gases Safety – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Woman Who Falls Down Stairs While Working From Home Eligible for Worker’s Compensation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2022

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Grinding Wheel Safety – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Due Diligence 2021, The 16th Annual Scorecard

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Contractor Fined $16,500 for Construction Worker’s Fall

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WorkSafeBC Lowers the Boom on Prime Contractor after Gas Worker’s Death

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Union Employee Fired for Distracted Driving Can’t Sue for Money Damages

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Federal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Alberta

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – British Columbia

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month in Review – Manitoba

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – New Brunswick

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Newfoundland & Labrador

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Northwest Territories

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Nova Scotia

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Nunavut

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Ontario

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month in Review – Prince Edward Island

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Quebec

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Saskatchewan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Month In Review – Yukon

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OK to Require Medical Exam of Marijuana User’s Fitness for Safety-Sensitive Job

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Nurses’ Union Lose Bid to Widen COVID-19 N95 Respirator Directive

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fired Québecer Can Sue for National Origin Discrimination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Court Upholds OHS Officer’s Rejection of Worker’s Confined Space Work Refusal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Court Refuses to Pull Plug on RCMP Employees’ $1.1 Billion Harassment Lawsuit

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS Training – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cyberbullying Prevention Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Bar Owner Fined $50,000 for Customer’s Drunk Driving

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Forklift Operator Gets His Suspended Driver’s Licence Back

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Prime Contractor Fined $100,000 for Forestry Worker’s Death

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Restaurant Ordered to Close for Not Verifying Customers’ Vaccination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claim

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

COVID-19 Infection Risks Don’t Justify Unilateral Staffing Cuts

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Information You Must List in Accident Reports – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Accident Investigation & Reporting Policy Language

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Drugs/Alcohol Testing Policy Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ionizing & Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Ionizing Radiation Safety Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ionizing Radiation Inspection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ionizing Radiation Safety Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Scorecard of the Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Cases Decided Since Marijuana Legalization

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Prevention – The New Frontier of Workforce Mental Health

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What “Due Diligence” Is All About

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

It’s 3 Strikes and Y’er Out for Fired Diamond Miner

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Worker Claims Co-Workers’ NFL Fantasy Draft Snub Is Bullying

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Are Employers Liable for Injuries Caused by Victims’ Own Safety Violations?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hamlet Gets 18 Months’ Corporate Probation for Defying Stop Work Order

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Avoid OHS Liability When Contracting with “Prime Contractors”/”Constructors”

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OK to Charge Constructor as “Employer” for OHS Violation, Says Top Court

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Staying Safe at Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

STAYING IMMUNE to Slips Trips and Falls

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Slips, Trips and Falls – Infographic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Respiratory Protection Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lockout – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisor Guidelines for Enforcement of OHS Rules

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Work From Home Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Office Workstation Ergonomics – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Task Design Ergonomic Assessment Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Heat Stress – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Heat Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics of Working from Home – 1 Year Later – Lessons Learned

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

First Aid – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Work Refusals & Work Stoppages Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Machine Guarding Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lockout/Tagout Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Leadership Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Indoor Air Quality Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hot Work / Welding Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hand and Power Tools Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Forklifts Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fatigue Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Equipment / Machinery Quiz

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Mine Safety Infographic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Harassment Prevention – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Harassment Investigation Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Infographic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Workplace Posting Requirements Across Canada: Know The Laws Of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hearing Conservation – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hearing Conservation – Know The Laws Around the Provinces

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Can You Discipline Employees for Not Following COVID Rules When They’re Off-Duty?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

COVID-19 UPDATE – Businesses Permitted To Stay Open And Sector Specific Restrictions

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fall Protection – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cold Stress – Compliance Game Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cold Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employee Called “Honey” By Her Co-Worker Has a Case for Sex Harassment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

A 4-Phase Strategy to Prevent Same Level Falls and Ensure OHS Compliance

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Create a Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

When Are Required OHS Controls “Practicable” to Implement?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Comply with OHS Indoor Air Quality Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Definitions of “Practicable” and “Reasonably Practicable” Across Canada

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Harassment Laws Around The Provinces

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

9 Things to do to Prevent Confined Space Fatalities and Costly OHS Violations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Testing & Discipline Cases Decided Since Cannabis Legalization

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Implementing a Mandatory Workplace Face Mask Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Compliance Calendar 2024

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Inspection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employer Incident Investigation Report (EIIR)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Sample Training Record for Working Alone

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Sample Check-in Frequency Worksheet

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Sample Procedure for Regular Person Checks

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Suspect and Vehicle Identification Sheet

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Violent Incident Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What are the Steps to Eliminate the Negative Effects of Hearing Loss in the Workplace?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Violence Requirements Across Canada

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Airborne Hazard Control Plan Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Biohazard Control Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Test Your OHS IQ: Does Workers’ Comp Cover an Injury Suffered by a Telecommuter at Home?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Test Your OHS IQ: Does Collecting GPS Data from Vehicles Violate Workers? Privacy Rights?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Test Your Environmental Law I.Q.: Can Relying on Government Advice Excuse an Environmental Violation?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Quiz: Name That Machine Guard

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Flu & Infectious Illness Preparedness Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cold Stress Hazard Assessment Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Yukon

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Saskatchewan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Qubec

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Prince Edward Island

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nunavut

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Northwest Territories

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nova Scotia

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Newfoundland and Labrador

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? New Brunswick

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Manitoba

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? British Columbia

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Yukon

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Saskatchewan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Québec

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Prince Edward Island

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Ontario

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nunavut

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Northwest Territories

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nova Scotia

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Newfoundland and Labrador

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – New Brunswick

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety Checklist for Lone Workers Working Alone

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS Supplier Label Pictograms Graphic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist: Basic First Aid Kits

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cold Stress Exposure Control Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Returning to Work after Covid-19 – Ergonomics Considerations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Why Is Worker’s Injury Suffered During ‘Normal Body Movement’ Compensable?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Vehicle Safety Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hand Tool Selection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Are Injuries from Assault at Work Camp Covered by Workers’ Comp?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Must Suppliers Disclose ‘Confidential Business Information’ on SDSs?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Does Worker’s Violation of Safety Rule Bar Workers’ Comp Claim?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Should Workers’ Win Lawsuit Based on Injures Suffered While Being Driven by Co-Worker?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Traffic Control Planning & Preparation Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

PPE Hazard Assessment Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Can Trucker Injured at Home Before Trip Get Workers’ Comp?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Working Alone Hazards Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Home Workspace Safety Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Well-Being Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How the Coronavirus Can Effect Your Business – Special Report

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Confined Spaces Entry Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Contractor Safety Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Case Studies to Get Management’s Support

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Office Ergonomics Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS & Wellness Participatory Program Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Welding Safety Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Due Diligence Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Contractor Document Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Confined Space Attendant Training Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Machinery & Equipment Safety Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Accidental Exposure First Aid Procedure

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Stress Prevention Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Housekeeping Checklist

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Power Tool Common Sense

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Procedure

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Notice of Discipline for Worker Safety Violation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Environmental Management Procedure for a Commercial Lease

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Working Alone/Isolation Contact Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Return to Work Plan Monitoring Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Contractor Incident Reporting Form

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Hazard: How Would You Treat Worker with Frostbit Hands?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Hazard: Contact Stress Is Nothing to Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk About

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violations: Is This What You’d Call a Proper Step Ladder?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violation: Is This What You’d Call a Proper Lockout?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violations: Powered Mobile Equipment Is for Moving Materials, Not Men

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Hazard: Safe Lifting Techniques Prevent MSIs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the OSHA Violation: Is This the Right Way to Beat Heat Stress?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violations: Is This a Safe Way to Operate a Circular Saw?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violations: Ensuring Use of Proper PPE for Welding & Hot Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violations: Unsafe Operation of Forklifts & Powered Mobile Equipment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Just One Slip…

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Forklift Safety Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Watch Where You Point that Thing!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: You Should Judge a Container by Its Label

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: A Lot of Good This Sign Is Doing

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers from Insects & the Diseases They May Spread

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Makeshift Scaffolds Won’t Do

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: How to Prevent Tractor Rollovers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Riding High – and Unsafely

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers’ Heads

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Improv Isn’t Always Funny

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid These 3 Safety Mistakes

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stormy Weather Strikes Again

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Storage Rack Collapse Buries Worker

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers’ Heads & Brains

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Creative But Dangerous

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Take 6 Steps to Protect Workers? Eyes

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Take 7 Steps to Protect Workers In/Near Trenches

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Lock Fire Exits

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Lifting Dos & Don’ts

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Rack Safety Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: 6 Wind Safety Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: The Dos & Don’ts of Safe Grinder Use

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Cell Phones Aren’t the Only Distractions for Drivers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Beware of Exploding Tires

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Confined Spaces in Plain Sight

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Get Bent out of Shape

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Daisy Chain Extension Cords

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Get Me a Pry Bar!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch out for Thin Ice

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Winter + Dust = Explosive Combo

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Decorating Shouldn’t Be Dangerous

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Play Hide-and-Seek with Eyewash Stations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: I’ve Almost Got It?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: What’s Wrong with this Buffer Zone?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Take on More than You Can Handle

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: How Many Trip Hazards Can You See?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Skylights Aren’t OHS Compliant Covers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Entanglement Injuries Can Change Lives

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Get out of the Gutter

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Drinking Water Isn’t the Best Eyewash Solution

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Wake up, Goldilocks

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: This Isn’t the Circus

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Stand Too Close

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Chainsaw Safety Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Ergonomics & Pregnant Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Is That Load Secure?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Fall for This!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: More than Just a Broken Bulb

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Party Decorations Make Bad Safety Measures

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Bare-Chested = Unprotected

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Emergencies Are No Laughing Matter

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: What You Wear Does Matter

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Being on Top Isn’t Always Best

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: What’s Stopping These Workers from Falling?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Two Ladders Aren’t Better than One

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: The Leaning Tower of Pallets

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Try to Escape Through Here

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Long Hair Can Be Beautiful But Hazardous

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Can You Find the Fire Extinguisher?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Sometimes a Ladder Isn’t Right for the Job

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Overload Your Scaffold

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Need a Lift?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Owners Should Lead by Example

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Slip Sliding Away

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Working by Roads Is Dangerous Business

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: 12 Tips for Safe Use of Elevated Platforms

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Keep Away from the Edge of Trenches

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Powered Equipment + Enclosed Area = CO Hazard

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stand

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Want to Use this Restroom?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Guard Your Equipment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Lockout Requires More than Locks

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Drive a Snow-Covered Vehicle

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Be Shocked!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lockout Tagout: Are Lockout Procedures Always Followed At Your Workplace?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Why Rollover Protection Is Important

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Good Thing More Went Right than Wrong

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Snowy Roofs Are Slippery

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Even Seemingly Benign Items Can Kill

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Tips for Safe Use of Laptops

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Supervisors Should Know Better

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Why You Should Follow Instructions

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Some Items Just Aren’t Multipurpose

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Sit up Straight!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Let Safety Hazards Get En-Trenched

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid 4 Confined Space Mistakes

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers from Asbestos

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: The Safety Impacts of Worker Fatigue

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Take Steps to Protect Workers from Dust

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Caution Tape ≠ Proper Guardrail

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Only Use Safety Equipment for Safety Purposes

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Wait for Lightning to Strike Twice

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Shine a Light on Safety

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Which Lockout Is Correct?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Drink This Water?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Make Sure Proper PPE Is Available

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Should Toddlers Weld?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Covered in the Sun

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Fright of Stairs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Your Step(s)!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Distracted Driving Is Unsafe & Illegal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Improper Hazardous Substance Storage Can Be Deadly

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Prevent Drownings with PFDs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Wearing Fall Protection Isn’t Enough

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Worksite No Place for Balance Beam

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Use Hands to Clear Clogged Snow Blowers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Wind + Scaffolding = Safety Hazard

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Get the Lead Out

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Look Out Below!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Know Your Load Limits

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Heavy Snow Can Collapse Roofs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stick Your Hands

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Your Feet with Appropriate Footwear

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Keep Outside Areas Clear of Snow & Ice

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Trade Warmth for Toxic Gases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Make Sure Machine Guards Are Effective

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Safe Hanging Holiday Decorations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Clear Snow from Vehicle Before Driving

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stacked Crates Aren’t a Safe Substitute for Ladders

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Use Food Containers to Store Hazardous Substances

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Dress Properly to Avoid Cold Stress

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Water + Electricity = Bad Combination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Equipment Prevents Injuries

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: It’s All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Workplace Safety Goes Beyond Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Safe on Aerial Work Platforms

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Dig These Trench Hazards

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Respiratory Protection Shouldn’t Suffocate You

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Landscaping Hazards

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stick Your Head & Hands

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Put a Lid on It!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: A Fire Extinguisher Only for Tall People

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Posture Prevents Pain

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Ladders on Roofs?a Risky Combination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Nail Guns Are as Dangerous as Handguns

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect the Windows to Your Soul

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Wash out Your Eyes Here?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Staying Alert Is Key to Safety

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protecting Workers from One Hazard Shouldn’t Expose Them to Another

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: What Happened to This Truck Is Shocking

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: 5 Scissor Lift Safety Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Sometimes Three Ladders Aren’t Better than One

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Step Ladders & Extension Ladders Aren’t Interchangeable

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Is This a Safe Lifting Technique?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Snow + Ramp = Slipping Hazard

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Santa’s Not the Only One on Snowy Rooftops

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violation: Proper Coughing Etiquette

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protection from Invisible Safety Hazards

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot the Safety Violation: Hot Work & Housekeeping

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Ventilation Issues

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Working at Heights

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Infographic: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress Across Canada

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Worker Fatigue Infographic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape: OHS Laws Banning Workers from Work Sites While Impaired

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Working from Home in the Face of a Pandemic ? Applying Ergonomics Principles

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Fall Protection Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Housekeeping Requirements under the OHS Laws

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Source of First Aid Requirements By Jurisdiction

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS Training Program & Review Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Rules for Reporting Occupational Illnesses to Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Welding PPE Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape – AMPs: The Costs of Noncompliance: Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS Offences

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape: OHS Workers Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Acute v. Chronic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape: Workers? Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fall Protection Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

First Aid Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hand & Power Tool Safety Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

4 Steps to Implementing a Safe Culture for Remote Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hazard Identification Assessment & Control Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hearing Conservation & Noise Protection Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Heat Stress Exposure Control Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hot Work Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Housekeeping & Sanitary Workplace Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

JHSC Rules of Procedure

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lockout & De-Energization Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

An Updated Look at Provincial Reopening Plans

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Machine Guarding Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Portable Fire Extinguisher Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Return To Work Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spill Response and Reporting Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workforce in Transition: Managing Mental Wellness of Your Remote Teams

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Compliance Briefing: How to Comply with Workers’ Comp Occupational Illness Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Traffic Hazards Management & Control Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Compliance Briefing: The 5 Things OHS Managers Needs to Know about Coronavirus & Workers’ Compensation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS Policy (Federal Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

COVID-19: Pandemic Preparedness for Business

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Work Refusal Policy & Procedure

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Case Alert: Smell of Pot in Car ≠ Proof Worker Is High At Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Violence and Harassment Enforcement – An Update

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Saskatchewan: Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Yukon Territory: Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Northwst Territories: Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Nova Scotia: Workers’ Comp Rates

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

British Columbia: Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Failure of Return to Work Process ≠ Failure to Accommodate

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ask The Expert: Can You Make Workers Wear “Uncomfortable” PPE?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Firing Bookkeeper for Confidentiality Breach ≠ OHS Reprisal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Risk of Inmate Attack ≠ Valid Grounds for Corrections Manager to Refuse Work

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Compliance Cheat Sheet: OHS Records Retention Requirements Across Canada

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Create ‘Active Shooter’ Response Guidelines for Your Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Top Court Gives Lead-Poison Victim One More Shot at Workers’ Comp Benefits

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hearing Protection: 10 FAQs About Noise Monitoring

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Trap to Avoid: Blaming OHS Violations on Workers’ Failure to Follow Safety Rules

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Alberta

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Word Search – Health & Safety

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Have to Cover Injured Worker’s Moving Expenses

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Smoking & Vaping: The 5 Things You Must Do to Comply with New Smoke-Free Laws

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Firing Worker with the Sniffles? Disability Discrimination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Month in Review ? March 2019 Nunavut

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Having Lawyer Write Company a Letter ≠ Grounds for OHS Reprisal Claim

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Direct Indemnity Clauses – Supreme Court Of Canada Grants Leave In Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Her Majesty The Queen

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The OHS Insider 14th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard: Using Recent Cases to Assess Your OHS Program

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Other Due Diligence: When Is ‘Mistake of Fact’ a Defence to an OHS Violation?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Covers Salesman’s Brain Hemorrhage While Driving

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Being Sent Home with Pay ≠ Discipline for Work Refusal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Repetitive Computer Work ≠ Proof Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Work-Related

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

No ?Cognitive Testing’ for Safety-Sensitive Transit Operators

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage Presumptions By Jurisdiction – Disorders Covered

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape: OHS Workers Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Acute v. Chronic

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

No Workers’ Comp Replacement Benefits for Retired Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Officer’s “Upholding” of Work Refusal Is OK Even If Misstated

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Cover Police Officer’s PTSD

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Québec

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Alberta

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in BC

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Manitoba

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in New Brunswick

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Newfoundland

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Northwest Territories & Nunavut

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Nova Scotia

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Ontario

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Prince Edward Island

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Whistleblower’s Stress ≠ Kind of Danger Justifying a Work Refusal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Legal Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD & Mental Stress

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Is This a Proper WHMIS Label?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

No Workers’ Comp for Stressed Out Medical Assistant

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Court Slams Door on Fired OHS Officer’s ‘Vexatious Litigation’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Company Loses Bid to Appeal Denial of Workers’ Comp for Contract Worker

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Two OHS Appeal Decisions To Be Aware Of

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The 6 Things OHS Directors Need to Know About Cannabis Legalization

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Spot The Safety Violation: Does the Worker Have the Right PPE for This Job?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Compliance Trends: The Top 3 New OHS/Workers’ Comp Laws in Each Jurisdiction

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Discussing Worker’s Job Status ≠ Bullying & Harassment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What’s the Right Fine for OHS Violation Causing Rollover Death?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Nixes Medical Cannabis for Worker on Prescription Opioids

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Railway Fined $1.25 Million for Fatal Lac-Mégantic Train Explosion

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Refusal to Pay Injured Worker’s Travel Costs ≠ Disability Discrimination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Insider Month in Review – March 2018 Newfoundland & Labrador

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Random Testing Policy Violates Coal Miners’ Privacy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Mere Occurrence of Accident ≠ Proof of an OHS Violation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Risk of Missing Tool Being in Inmates? Possession Justifies Guards’ Work Refusal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Failure to Get Audiogram ≠ Grounds to Deny Workers? Comp for Hearing Loss

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Electrician Uses up ‘Last Chance’ by Committing Lockout Violation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Due Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Tire Shop Owner Used Due Diligence to Prevent ‘Bizarre’ Injury

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Powered Mobile Equipment Policy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Injured Flight Attendant Wins Her Workers’ Comp Appeal

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Business Case for Safety: Use Victim Accounts to Humanize Need for MSD Prevention

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

High Court: No Negligence Suits against WorkSafeBC for Workers’ Comp Denials

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Qubec Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (BC Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (General Version)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ontario Alert: The Working At Heights Training Deadline Is Coming-Are You Ready?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Learn the Keys to the Success of ‘Zero Accident Vision’ Programs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

IRSST Study Identifies Hazards for Workers in ‘Green’ Jobs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: How Do You Prove a Location Is a ‘Contaminated Site’ under Environmental Law?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

New Study Says Managers May Compromise Safety Due to Earnings Expectations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

May 3: Study Assesses Health Risks of ‘Green Jobs’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Direction Regarding Armoured Car ‘All Off’ Procedure Suspended

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

April 28, 2017 Is International Workers’ Memorial Day

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Make Online Training Stick

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Ignore Workers’ Health Complaints

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Increasing Participation and Completion Rates of Online Training

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Firefighter’s Lawsuit over Eye Injury Barred by Workers’ Comp Law

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Using Technology to Train Millennials

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Musicians Who Play Wind Instruments Warned of ‘Bagpipe Lung’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS Duties as to Temporary Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Integrating Online Tools and Training into Your Safety Program

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Due Diligence and Worker Training

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Defendants May Challenge Environmental Order They’re Accused of Violating

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Mechanic Could Sue Employer for Injuries Under Workers’ Comp Exception

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Italian Court Sentences CEOs to Jail for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Cracked Wooden Ladder Should’ve Been Replaced, Not Repaired

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

June 29: Workers’ Comp Surplus to Be Distributed to Employers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supreme Court Upholds Lab Workers’ Breast Cancer Claims

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Landowners’ Due Diligence Defence Rejected as to Environmental Violations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Study Finds that Standing Desks May Improve Workers’ Productivity

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

June 7: System Developed to Measure Vibration Forces in Workers’ Hands

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Protecting Muslim Workers’ Safety During Ramadan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does Workers’ Comp Cover Skin Cancer?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Lack of Safety Incidents ≠ Due Diligence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

April 28, 2016: International Workers’ Memorial Day

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Why You Should Encourage Workers to Disclose ‘Invisible Disabilities’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Project Manager Gets 3 ½ Years’ Jail for Ontario Scaffold Collapse Tragedy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Metron Construction Tragedy: Lessons Learned

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BC Appeals Court Upholds ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle & $4 Million Award

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

49% Say They’re Haven’t Gotten a Flu Shot & Don’t Plan to Get One

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Company Liable Because Comfort Letter ≠ Certificate of Compliance

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Heavy Equipment Operator Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Insider’s 11th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 12 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employers Must Effectively Communicate to Workers about Wellness Programs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ in an Environmental Prosecution?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: What the ‘Precautionary Principle’ Is and How It Affects You

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Italian Criminal Court Convicts Managers for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Do You Know What to Do—and Not Do—When Dealing with Return-to-Work Issues?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Exposure to Formaldehyde Gas Results in $50,000 Fine

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

New Charges in Lac-Mégantic Derailment Against Companies & Individuals

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Study Finds Walking over Lunch Can Improve Workers’ Overall Health

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Injuries Suffered in Assault at Work Camp Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What’s the Cost of Injury in Canada?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does an Environmental Regulator Owe a Duty to a Private Citizen?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

CLIMATE CHANGE: How Climate Change Can Increase OHS Risks to Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Injured Firefighter Entitled to Workers’ Comp Coverage of Medical Marijuana

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BC Case Illustrates Difficulty in Proving ‘Innocent Acquisition’ Defence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Workers’ Comp & Employer Safety Records

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

10 Tips for Protecting Workers When They’re Alone

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Financial Incapacity ≠ Due Diligence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: New Report Shows Value in Actively Managing Chemicals

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Mine’s Random Use of Drug Sniffing Dogs Violated Workers’ Privacy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Oil Company Bound by Arbitrator’s Decision on Workers’ Termination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Inquests and Fatality Inquiries: Managing the Process, Minimizing the Risk

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Management of Hazardous Materials in Construction & Demolition

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Tragic Example of Possible Consequences of ‘Presenteeism’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employer 75% Liable for Workers’ Comp Costs of Injury Its Worker Caused

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Firefighter’s Heart Attack after False Alarm Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

LIABILITY: Are You at Increased Risk of Liability for ‘Climate Damages’?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS VIOLATIONS: A Look at Sentencing Factors Applied in an Actual Case

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

CLIMATE CHANGE: New Report Criticizes Federal Environmental Efforts

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Paramedics Base Work Refusal on Fear of Ebola?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: How to Establish an Effective Threat Assessment Team

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

No Cause to Fire Worker for ‘Cardinal Violation’ in These Circumstances

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Oct. 16 Is Shake Out BC Day-Time to Think about Earthquake Preparedness

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

THE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Axle Box Wasn’t a ‘Confined Space’ under Collective Agreement

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Why Management Shouldn’t Ignore Their Safety Professionals

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Learn How to Properly Assess and Analyze Workers’ Posture

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What Do You Think the Odds Are that You’ll Become Disabled?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Compliance with Environmental Law a Defence to Civil Liability?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Use Matrix of Key Leading Indicators to Improve Safety Performance

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employer Fined $20,050 for Worker’s 27′ Fall

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Insufficient Rest Between Shifts Can Impact Workers’ Health, Says Study

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ERGONOMICS: Take 4 Steps to Prevent MSIs in Office Spaces

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TSB’s Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Derailment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Follow Manufacturers’ Instructions for Equipment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Videotape Workers to Prove Lies about Injury?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Fisheries Officer’s Burnout Not Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Dust from a Parking Lot a Nuisance’?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Dust from a Parking Lot a ‘Nuisance’?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Liability of Homeowners as ‘Employers’ under OHS & Workers’ Comp Laws

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Worker’s Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

HAZARDOUS WASTE: Answers to 7 Frequently Asked Questions

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Injury Caused by Violation of Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

High Winds Can Put Workers-and Others—at Risk

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Players’ Union Raises Heat Stress Concerns about World Cup Soccer Matches

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Answers to 12 Frequently Asked Questions about LOTO

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

LIABILITY: 5 Things to Know about Environmental Class Action Lawsuits

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: IWH Study Shows Importance of an ‘OHS Champion’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety Pros Agree that Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims Is Very Common

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Failing to Pay Fines for Environmental Offences Can Come Back to Haunt You

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WELLNESS: Use a Food & Beverage Policy to Improve Workers’ Health

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Manitoba Study Confirms Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Providing False Information to Environmental Officials

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Discipline Workers Who Violate Safety Rules

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ontario’s Working at Heights Training Standard-The New Expectations for Workers Who Work at Heights

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SUSTAINABILITY: CEOs Identify 7 Keys to Sustainability & Success

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety Issues at Temporary Labour Camps

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: Make Sure Workers Are ‘Competent’ to Do Designated Jobs

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Supervisor Sentenced to 45 Days’ Jail for Worker’s Fall from Roof

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

April 9: Discipline for Safety Violations: Lessons for Employers from the Cases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

NEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Failing to Properly Supervise Contractors

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Are Ontario Workers Required to Follow CSA Standards of Fit Tests?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Employer Fined $75,000 for Failing to Notify MOL of Workers’ Illnesses

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Sexual Harassment Complaint Dismissed Because ‘Victim’ Participated in Conduct

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Stay Home from Work (If You’re Sick, that Is)

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: Keep Workers’ Medical Information Privat

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Domestic Violence: Rights, Responsibilities & Response

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Law Bars Lawsuit for Damages Related to Workplace Abuse

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ECI’S 8TH ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SPILLS: Take 6 Steps to Create a Spill Prevention Plan

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Insider’s 9th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 16 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Take 10 Steps to Conduct an Energy Audit

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Does Train the Trainer Seminar Meet Compliance Requirements?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ontario Safety Awareness Training Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Rely on COR for Due Diligence Defence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Relying on an Official’s Advice a Defence to an Environmental Violation?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

THE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Jack up Vehicles Safely

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Answer 8 Questions to Measure Your Safety Culture

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Who Let the (Seeing Eye) Dogs out-or Rather in?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Discipline for Safety Infractions & ‘Zero Tolerance’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Leading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Don’t Light up Here!

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS PROGRAM: 9 Elements of a Robust Safety Culture

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Oct 23 – Irving Pulp: What This Supreme Court Decision Means for Your Alcohol & Drug Testing Program

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Ignoring Advice of Environmental Consultants

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Law Bars Negligence Lawsuit in Death of Fishermen

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Injuries Caused by Seizure in the Workplace Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Derailment in Québec Illustrates Dangers of Transporting Hazardous Substances

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Taking Harassment Complaints Seriously

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ferry Captain Sentenced to Four Years’ Jail for Criminal Negligence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ALERT: Canada and US Agree to Cooperate on GHS Implementation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Worker’s Depression after Workplace Assault Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Under Bill 160 is Special Supervisor/Manager Training Required?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Lock Workers Inside the Workplace

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ON Court: Even ‘Innocent’ Landowners Can Be Forced to Pay for Remediation

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Results of Survey on Canadians and Energy Efficiency

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Study Estimates Annual Cost of Injuries in Québec Mines to Be about $130 Million

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Don’t Let Your Outside Workers Get ‘Tick’-ed off this Summer

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

EMERGENCY PLANNING: 8 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tips

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Improper Use of PPE Renders It Ineffective

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SUSTAINABILITY: Include Environmental Management Plan in Commercial Leases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OHS PROGRAM: Answers to 7 FAQs about Heat Stress

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Yes, You Can Fire Long-Time Employees for Safety Infractions

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

US Safety Manager Gets 78 Months’ Jail for Fraudulent Injury Records

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

CLIMATE CHANGE: Ontario to Implement a GHG Reduction Program

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Clothing Companies Efforts after Factory Collapse-Too Little Too Late?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers Around Overhead Power Lines

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Collect GPS Information on Workers in Employer-Owned Vehicles?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS: 5 Violations to Avoid

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Caffeine & Fatigue Management-A Good Combination?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

HAZARD PROFILE: Excavation and Trenching

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS Requirements

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Rejecting Unreasonable JHSC Recommendations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

CLIMATE CHANGE: Report Gives Canada a ‘C’ for Environmental Efforts

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WHMIS: 5 Key Facts about Requirements for Suppliers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ALERT: Ontario Begins Consultations on Provincial OHS Strategy

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Automatic Termination for Workers Who Violate ‘Cardinal Rules’

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS [X]: Don’t Ignore Safety Alerts & Bulletins

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers Who Do Heavy Lifting Need a Break-Literally

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Failing to Address Safety Issue ID’d in Inspection Leads to Safety Charges

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Worker Injured Violating Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Bullying & Harassment Cost Company $1.21 Million

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Notify Workers of Changes to Enforcement of Safety Rules

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Covers Injury Suffered During Sex?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workers’ Comp Claim for Stress Due to Workplace Fatality Rejected

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

ECI’s 7th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn from Recent Due Diligence Cases

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Five Cases You Need To Be Aware Of

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Use I-CAB to Assess OHS Competency of Key Company Employees

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 7th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases on the Due Diligence Defence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WORKER PROFILE: Immigrant Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

How to Successfully Integrate Sustainability into Your Operations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

The Insider’s 8th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

New Management System to Improve Air Quality Across Canada

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Postal Worker’s Rejection of RTW Plan Costs Him Workers’ Comp Benefits

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Brief Senior Management: A Company’s “Safety Culture” Comes from the Top Down

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety Talk on Emergency Preparedness & Response

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

What Safety Coordinators Make in Canada

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

CLIMATE CHANGE: International Report Shows Increase in CO2 Emissions

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

OIL & GAS: 12 Ways to Protect Workers from Silica at ‘Fracking’ Sites

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Comply with the Federal PCB Regulations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Environmental Inspectors Use Search Warrants to Seize Evidence Relating to Due Diligence?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

‘Evolve To Succeed’ Part 3: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in the Due Diligence Phase

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ontario Court Dismisses Remaining OHS Charges Against Fire Department

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Charter Rights: Do They Apply to OHS Inspections?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Try to Hide Contamination

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Start Work Before Environmental Assessment Is Complete

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Putting Safety Procedures Learned on the Job in Writing

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

‘Evolve To Succeed’: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in a Changing Work Environment, Part 2

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

SUSTAINABILITY: How Sustainable Are Your Company’s Products?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Protect Outdoor Workers from Insects

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

6 Strategies for Improving Management of Compliance with EHS Regulations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

MOL Posters Required?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Refillable Eye Wash Stations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

UPDATE: Changes to the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

PPE: How to Choose Appropriate Respiratory Protection for Workers

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Study: Air Emissions Near ‘Fracking’ Sites May Be Hazardous

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Organizational Excellence Framework and Health & Safety

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Workers Not Following Environmental Procedures

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safe Work Practices for Commercial Fishing in BC

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Hazard Alert: Crane Controls on Crane Truck

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Debunking the Myth that Recessions Reduce Workplace Incidents

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Identify ‘Green’ Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Alert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

TRAINING: How Effective Is Your Young Worker Training Program?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Update on Workers’ Comp Reform in Ontario

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

As Westray 20th Anniversary Approaches, Where Are We with C-45?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Looking for Mr. Magic Bullet: Safety Culture or Behaviour-Based Safety?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Brief Your CEO: Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Must You Report a Workplace Death from Natural Causes?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

4 Tips for Making Safety Training More Engaging

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Ergonomics Compliance Centre

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Workplace Harrassment

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

Safety Talk: Winter Hazards

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

When Is a CEO Liable for a Company’s Environmental Offence?

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 7th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases on the Due Diligence Defence

A look at environmental prosecutions decided since Sept. 2011 that turned on the due diligence defence.

By Rory Lodge|2024-03-08T07:11:55-08:00November 29, 2012|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Newfoundland and Labrador, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments

Winter Is a Particularly Dangerous Time for Combustible Dust
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Winter Is a Particularly Dangerous Time for Combustible Dust

Cold Stress, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC

Winter Is a Particularly Dangerous Time for Combustible Dust

Heat, snow and ice aren't the only seasonal safety hazards. Combustible dust poses more of a hazard in the winter when the air is dry.

By Rory Lodge|2012-11-29T00:00:00-08:00November 29, 2012|Cold Stress, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?

Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?

Here are two cases that tackled the issue of when termination is appropriate for workers operating company-owned vehicles while under the influence.

By Rory Lodge|2024-03-08T07:09:56-08:00November 28, 2012|Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments

4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from Recent Factory Fires
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4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from Recent Factory Fires

Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC

4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from Recent Factory Fires

Two fatal factory fires in Bangladesh and Germany illustrate the importance of emergency preparedness. Here's what you can learn from these tragedies.

By Rory Lodge|2012-11-28T00:00:00-08:00November 28, 2012|Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

Study Shows Link Between Chemicals & Breast Cancer in Female Workers
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Study Shows Link Between Chemicals & Breast Cancer in Female Workers

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC

Study Shows Link Between Chemicals & Breast Cancer in Female Workers

New study shows that women in the Ontario automotive plastics industry were almost 5 times as likely to develop breast cancer as women in a control group.