Alberta Company Fined $120K for Mine Worker’s Fall Injuries

A worker fell about 20 feet after tripping on a footrest inside the cabin of a dragline excavator.

Grain Terminal Not Liable for Worker’s Silo Engulfment Death

A grain terminal worker went into a receiving pit without his supervisor?s knowledge or permission and basically drowned in the accumulated grain.

OK to Deny Environmental Assessment for Lack of “Social Acceptability”

Qu‚bec denied environmental certification of a proposed uranium mine.

Firing Mechanic Just 2 Weeks after Work Refusal ? Retaliation

The mechanic claimed retaliation but the plant argued that the timing was coincidental and that he was fired for his inability to get along and show respect for colleagues and company processes.

How to Create a Legally Sound Substance Abuse & Fitness for Duty Policy

From zero tolerance to fitness for duty.

Workplace Inspections: Does Duty to Inspect Workplace Cover Off-Site Locations?

Workplace Inspection, how far must employers go to control ?workplace? hazards?

High Court: No Negligence Suits against WorkSafeBC for Workers’ Comp Denials

A helicopter factory technician collected workers' comp after hurting his back at work.

Case of the Month: Fighting Fire with Fire: Must You Arm Workers to Protect Them from Workplace Violence?

Are guns appropriate PPE for workplace violence?

CN Fined $2.25 Million for Bissell Fuel Yard Oil Spill

Environmental officials traced the source of oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River to the Canadian National Railway fuel station.

Solicitor-Client Privilege Doesn’t Make Entire Investigation Record Off-Limits

An energy company refused to give OHS officials any materials from its internal investigation.

Compliance Alert: Supreme Court Nixes Mine Worker’s Drug Addiction Excuse for Safety Violations

Even with drug addiction are accountable for working safely.

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