JHSCs: Does Your Workplace Have a ?Gold Standard? JHSC?

JHSCs are important parts of an effective OHS program. Learn the characteristics of the best committees and see how your JHSC stacks up.

British Case Shows Importance of Providing Proper PPE

Guns and Kevlar vests may not be enough to protect cops from all safety hazards on the job. A proper hazard assessment may reveal that they need other PPE.

Companies Fined $410,000 for Baling Machine Incident

A worker was operating a baling machine that compacted and [...]

Worker’s Electrocution Results on $85,000 Fine for Lumber Store

At a wood and lumber store, a worker used a [...]

PPE: Answers to 8 FAQs about Respiratory Protection

Complying with the respiratory protection requirements in the OHS regulations is complicated. So here are answers to eight FAQs about this form of PPE.

Manitoba Court Acquits Driver of Killing Flagger on Road Project

When drivers don't slow down in road construction zones, the results can be fatal. So why did a court recently let a speeder off the hook for killing a flagger?

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Don’t Interfere with Efforts to Accommodate Workers

The Cassidy case illustrates what can happen when a senior member doesn?t assist in the accommodation process but actively tries to undermine it.

Convictions for Safety Offences Can Cost You Right to Stay in Canada

Did you know that a conviction for a safety offence in another country could bar you from permanent residency in Canada? That's what happened to two men from Russia and China.

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