BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Bullying & Harassment Cost Company $1.21 Million

An Ontario jury awarded a former Wal-Mart employee over $1 million for six months of bullying by her supervisor. Here's the lesson from this verdict.

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Notify Workers of Changes to Enforcement of Safety Rules

Beginning to strictly enforce safety rules is reasonable--provided you let workers know in advance.

Safety Professionals? Priorities for the New Year

January is when people make personal resolutions & set priorities for the new year. So we asked what your top safety priority for 2013 was. Here's what you said.

Release of PCB-Contaminated Oil Costs City $50,000

About 160 litres of PCB-contaminated oil was released from a [...]

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE: Take 3 Steps to Develop an Effective Social Responsibility Framework

Here's a look at how to use guidelines from Canadian Business for Social Responsibility to develop a CSR framework.

The Case for Random Alcohol Testing by Employers in Dangerous Workplaces

OHS lawyer Norm Keith outlines the arguments for & against random testing of workers in safety-sensitive jobs in dangerous workplaces.

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Making Ergonomics Changes Improves Safety for US Plant Workers

Complying with voluntary ergonomics guidelines improved safety in US poultry & meat plants. Learn about the importance of ergonomics & voluntary standards for Canadian workplaces.

Striking Worker’s Comment about Guns Warranted Discipline but Not Firing

While workers at a mine were on strike, a worker [...]

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