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Safety Violation Results in Contractor Getting 18 Months in Jail
On Sept. 18, Sylvain Fournier, a Quebec based contractor, was [...]
How to Convince Upper Management of the Necessity for Safety Compliance
September 26, 2018 | The OSHA Act in the US and Provincial OHS Legislation in Canada mandate that every organization provide a hazard-free working environment and comply with standards, many of which require training. But how do you convince senior management that safety compliance is a necessary contributor to a healthy bottom line?
No Workers’ Comp Replacement Benefits for Retired Workers
Under Section 43 of the Workers? Comp Act, injured workers receiving wage loss benefits when they reach age 65 are entitled to the ?registered employer sponsored pension plan? benefits as a replacement.
Owner of Concrete Company Faces C-45 Charges
A 38-year-old concrete worker was killed when a concrete slab fell on the dump truck he was operating.
OHS Reprisal Hearing Needs to Be In-Person, Not Skyped
A worker files an OHS reprisal complaint but claims he can?t afford to travel to Toronto for the hearing.
Employee Escapes Firing for Workplace Bullying because of Her Long Service
A catering attendant was fired for bullying her co-workers and not showing up for her disciplinary hearing.
OHS Officer’s “Upholding” of Work Refusal Is OK Even If Misstated
This convoluted case began when 2 electricians refused to show up for their shift because one of them wasn?t adequately trained for hazardous electrical work.
The Law of ‘Nuisances’
Environmental Regulation through the Backdoor
Drugs & Alcohol: Testing Scorecard
A quick summary of the leading court cases on the legal limits of drugs and alcohol
The 8 Things OHS Directors Need to Know About Drug Testing
It comes down to a balance between worker privacy and workplace safety.