BC Board Rejects Application of the Precautionary Principle to Permitting Issues

A recent BC case is a reminder that the precautionary principle may not apply to all environmental issues and decisions in Canada.

By |2016-01-14T00:00:00-08:00January 14, 2016|Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Federal, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments
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The Metron Construction Tragedy: Lessons Learned

A review of the fatal Christmas Eve scaffold collapse, the subsequent prosecutions and the lessons employers and safety professionals can learn from it.

By |2024-03-07T08:58:14-08:00January 13, 2016|British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Webinars Recorded, Workplace Violence|0 Comments
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It’s Not Just Extreme Cold That’s a Safety Hazard for Workers

It's not enough to protect workers in the extreme cold. Workers who work in even moderately cold temperatures may also be at risk of cold stress.

By |2016-01-12T00:00:00-08:00January 12, 2016|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cold Stress, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Workplace Stress|0 Comments
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Reduction of Disabled Worker’s Pay Was Discrimination

A waste/wastewater operator who'd been a 29-year employee had a [...]

By |2016-01-11T00:00:00-08:00January 11, 2016|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Health & Wellness, Return-To-Work, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments
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Firing of Manager Was Disproportionate Response to His Drinking on the Job

A car sales company fired a manager for just cause [...]

By |2016-01-11T00:00:00-08:00January 11, 2016|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Health & Wellness, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments
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Court Upholds Limits on Railway’s Liability for Shipping Incidents

Canadian Pacific Railway's tariff says it can't be held liable [...]

By |2016-01-11T00:00:00-08:00January 11, 2016|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Federal, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments
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Study Finds Shift Workers Have Harder Time Recovering from Injury

A new study found that shift workers are not only more likely to get hurt on the job but also have a harder time recovering from such injuries.

By |2016-01-07T00:00:00-08:00January 7, 2016|Environmental, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments
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OHS PROGRAM: 8 Workplace Violence Dos & Don’ts

Workplace violence may not be a traditional safety hazard but you must still address it. Here are 8 dos and don'ts to help you do so.

By |2016-01-06T00:00:00-08:00January 6, 2016|Articles, Due Diligence, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC, Training, Workplace Violence|0 Comments
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Use Guide to Implement a Successful Workplace Health Promotion Program

Learn about a guide that offers easy, real world recommendations on the design, implementation and evaluation of workplace health promotion programs.

By |2016-01-05T00:00:00-08:00January 5, 2016|Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Employee Wellness, First Aid, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workplace Stress|0 Comments
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Name Tag Policy Requiring Last Names Suspended Due to Safety Concerns

A health region introduced a new policy that required employees [...]

By |2016-01-04T00:00:00-08:00January 4, 2016|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workplace Violence|0 Comments
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