June 2014 – Page 2 – OHS Insider

Worker engagement is crucial to a strong safety culture and effective OHS program. A key factor in their engagement is their relationships with supervisors.

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-19T00:00:00-07:00June 19, 2014|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, TOPIC, Training|0 Comments

HAZARDOUS WASTE: Answers to 7 Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to seven frequently asked questions (FAQs) about compliance with hazardous waste requirements.

By Rory Lodge|2024-03-07T08:36:59-08:00June 19, 2014|Alberta, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, WHMIS|0 Comments

Ladder Safety Is an Issue in Many Workplaces
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Ladder Safety Is an Issue in Many Workplaces

Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC

Ladder Safety Is an Issue in Many Workplaces

Ladders are common workplace equipment and, if used improperly, can cause serious injuries and even deaths. So take steps to ensure ladder safety in your workplace.

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-18T00:00:00-07:00June 18, 2014|Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

New Online Hazard Identification Training Tool from OSHA
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New Online Hazard Identification Training Tool from OSHA

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training

New Online Hazard Identification Training Tool from OSHA

OSHA just released a useful interactive training tool on how to identify and assess hazards in the workplace. Canadian safety pros should check it out.

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-17T00:00:00-07:00June 17, 2014|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training|0 Comments

Manufacturer Fined $50,000 after Crane Knocks Worker off Ladder
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Manufacturer Fined $50,000 after Crane Knocks Worker off Ladder

Emergency Preparedness, PPE, TOPIC

Manufacturer Fined $50,000 after Crane Knocks Worker off Ladder

A worker was cleaning and painting support beams at a [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Emergency Preparedness, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

No Justification for Drug/Alcohol Testing Worker after Minor Safety Incident
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No Justification for Drug/Alcohol Testing Worker after Minor Safety Incident

Back Safety, Drugs & Alcohol, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC

No Justification for Drug/Alcohol Testing Worker after Minor Safety Incident

A steel mill worker was backing up a truck when [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Back Safety, Drugs & Alcohol, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

Worker Fatality Results in $20,000 Fine
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Worker Fatality Results in $20,000 Fine

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Worker Fatality Results in $20,000 Fine

A worker sustained fatal injuries as a result of a [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Dust Explosion at Refinery Costs Mining Company $150,000
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Dust Explosion at Refinery Costs Mining Company $150,000

Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC

Dust Explosion at Refinery Costs Mining Company $150,000

A sulphur dust explosion and fire at a refinery injured [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

Two Companies Penalized $150,000 for Release of Drilling Material into River
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Two Companies Penalized $150,000 for Release of Drilling Material into River

Environmental, OHS Program, TOPIC

Two Companies Penalized $150,000 for Release of Drilling Material into River

Environment Canada enforcement officers inspected a drill rig located near [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Environmental, OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

Employer Fined $187,500 for Worker’s Fatal Head Injury
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Employer Fined $187,500 for Worker’s Fatal Head Injury

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Employer Fined $187,500 for Worker’s Fatal Head Injury

A worker suffered fatal head injuries when he was struck [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Injury Caused by Violation of Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp
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Injury Caused by Violation of Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Machine Safety, PPE, TOPIC

Injury Caused by Violation of Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp

A worker reached into a moving part of a machine [...]

By Rory Lodge|2024-01-16T19:42:36-08:00June 16, 2014|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Machine Safety, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

Order Issued after Work Refusal by Postal Workers Modified
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Order Issued after Work Refusal by Postal Workers Modified

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving

Order Issued after Work Refusal by Postal Workers Modified

Two postal workers initiated a work refusal, claiming, among other [...]

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-16T00:00:00-07:00June 16, 2014|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments

Next Generation JHSC: IRS Auditor
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Next Generation JHSC: IRS Auditor

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Housekeeping/Hygiene, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC, Training, Webinars Recorded

Next Generation JHSC: IRS Auditor

Has your JHSC moved past just conducting housekeeping inspections to effectively evaluating the employer?s written OHS program? Watch our recorded webinar to find out.

By Rory Lodge|2014-06-13T00:00:00-07:00June 13, 2014|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Housekeeping/Hygiene, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC, Training, Webinars Recorded|0 Comments