Federal Court Invalidates Government Policy for Failing to Protect Migratory Birds

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Rollover Protection for Powered Mobile Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

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May 13 – What are the ABC’s of Confined Spaces and How Does it Apply to My Job?

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Checklist Of ‘Competent Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Alberta Employers)

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Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (BC Version)

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Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Federally Regulated Employers)

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Who’s a ‘Competent’ Person Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province

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May 8 – Goal-Setting Strategies for HR & OHS Professionals that Get Results!

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May 16 – From Connection to Isolation: Social Media’s Paradox for Mental Wellbeing

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Province Not Effectively Managing Hazardous Spills, says B.C.’s Auditor General

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Court Upholds Employer’s Dismissal Of Health And Safety Manager For Cause

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI) Prevention Compliance Game Plan

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Health And Safety Manager Dismissed For Cause For Improper Reporting And Handling Of Her Own WSIB Claim

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Prime Contractors: Four Steps to Avoid Liability for OHS Violations Committed by Prime Contractors and Constructors – Special Report

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Fall Protection Training Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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When Fall Protection Plans Are Mandatory – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Fall Protection Systems & Equipment Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Who’s an ‘Employer’ Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province

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New Duty To Cooperate And Maintain Employment Following Workplace Injury Labour, Employment & Human Rights Bulletin

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Creating A Safe Space In Training Sessions For Both Trainers And Trainees

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Federal Government Publishes New Cap-and-Trade Framework for Oil and Gas Sector GHG Emissions

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Supreme Court Finds Bill C-69 Environmental Assessment Law Partly Unconstitutional

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Why a Good Contract Isn’t Enough to Avoid Liability for Environmental Contamination

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Workplace Toilet Facilities Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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What is Competency and Why Does Industry Still Have Line of Fire Incidents

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WHMIS & Workplace Availability of Safety Data Sheets – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

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Innovations in First Aid Kits and Training for Modern Occupational Health and Safety

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Don’t Assume that Following an Industry Standard Is Enough to Comply with OHS Requirements

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How Helping Employees Cope with Mental Illness Can Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

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What’s the Difference between a Safe Work Practice and Safe Job Procedure? – Ask The Expert

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

BC Employers’ OHS Obligations to Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment

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Minor Chemical Spill Isn’t Serious Enough to Justify Post-Incident Drug Testing

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Minimizing Liability Risks When Rejecting Unrealistic JHSC Recommendations – Compliance Game Plan

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Is Employer Liable for Ladder Fall Caused by Worker’s Carelessness? – Ask The Expert

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New & Young Worker Safety Orientation & Training – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)

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Occupational Diseases Covered by Workers Comp – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Which Illnesses Are Considered “Occupational Diseases” for Workers Comp?

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OHS Hazard Identification & Assessment – Know the Laws of Your Province

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WorkSafeBC’s High-Risk Strategy for Construction Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Reduce Injuries

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Avoid Privacy Violations When Using GPS and Other Monitoring Technologies to Ensure Workers’ Safety

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Material Handling: Employer Didn’t Use Due Diligence to Prevent Overhead Crane Operator Injury

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Excavations: CNESST Inspector’s Estimate Not Enough to Prove Trench Violation

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Ergonomics: No Proof that Repetitive Work Tasks Caused Housekeeper’s Shoulder Injury

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Privacy: Employer Doesn’t Have to Stop Using Allegedly Privacy-Invasive GPS App

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Is a Worker’s Failure to Disclose Medical Marijuana Use Grounds for Termination?

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Does Workers Compensation Cover a Telecommuter’s Home Injury? – Quiz

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What’s the Difference between Liquefied Petroleum Gases and Flammable Liquids? – Ask The Expert

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Woman Who Falls Down Stairs While Working From Home Eligible for Worker’s Compensation

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WorkSafeBC Lowers the Boom on Prime Contractor after Gas Worker’s Death

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Union Employee Fired for Distracted Driving Can’t Sue for Money Damages

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OK to Require Medical Exam of Marijuana User’s Fitness for Safety-Sensitive Job

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Court Upholds OHS Officer’s Rejection of Worker’s Confined Space Work Refusal

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Court Refuses to Pull Plug on RCMP Employees’ $1.1 Billion Harassment Lawsuit

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claim

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Information You Must List in Accident Reports – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Ionizing & Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Scorecard of the Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Cases Decided Since Marijuana Legalization

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Are Employers Liable for Injuries Caused by Victims’ Own Safety Violations?

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Hamlet Gets 18 Months’ Corporate Probation for Defying Stop Work Order

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

How to Avoid OHS Liability When Contracting with “Prime Contractors”/”Constructors”

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OK to Charge Constructor as “Employer” for OHS Violation, Says Top Court

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OHS Workplace Posting Requirements Across Canada: Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Can You Discipline Employees for Not Following COVID Rules When They’re Off-Duty?

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COVID-19 UPDATE – Businesses Permitted To Stay Open And Sector Specific Restrictions

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Employee Called “Honey” By Her Co-Worker Has a Case for Sex Harassment

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A 4-Phase Strategy to Prevent Same Level Falls and Ensure OHS Compliance

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Definitions of “Practicable” and “Reasonably Practicable” Across Canada

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9 Things to do to Prevent Confined Space Fatalities and Costly OHS Violations

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Testing & Discipline Cases Decided Since Cannabis Legalization

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

What are the Steps to Eliminate the Negative Effects of Hearing Loss in the Workplace?

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Test Your OHS IQ: Does Workers’ Comp Cover an Injury Suffered by a Telecommuter at Home?

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Test Your OHS IQ: Does Collecting GPS Data from Vehicles Violate Workers? Privacy Rights?

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Test Your Environmental Law I.Q.: Can Relying on Government Advice Excuse an Environmental Violation?

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Saskatchewan

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Qu‚bec

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Prince Edward Island

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nunavut

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Northwest Territories

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nova Scotia

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Newfoundland and Labrador

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? New Brunswick

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Manitoba

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? British Columbia

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Saskatchewan

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Québec

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Prince Edward Island

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Ontario

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nunavut

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Northwest Territories

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nova Scotia

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Newfoundland and Labrador

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – New Brunswick

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Why Is Worker’s Injury Suffered During ‘Normal Body Movement’ Compensable?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Must Suppliers Disclose ‘Confidential Business Information’ on SDSs?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Should Workers’ Win Lawsuit Based on Injures Suffered While Being Driven by Co-Worker?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Hazard: Contact Stress Is Nothing to Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk About

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot the Safety Violations: Is This What You’d Call a Proper Step Ladder?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violations: Powered Mobile Equipment Is for Moving Materials, Not Men

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot the Safety Violations: Is This a Safe Way to Operate a Circular Saw?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot the Safety Violations: Ensuring Use of Proper PPE for Welding & Hot Work

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot the Safety Violations: Unsafe Operation of Forklifts & Powered Mobile Equipment

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers from Insects & the Diseases They May Spread

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 7 Steps to Protect Workers In/Near Trenches

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Cell Phones Aren’t the Only Distractions for Drivers

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Play Hide-and-Seek with Eyewash Stations

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Drinking Water Isn’t the Best Eyewash Solution

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: What’s Stopping These Workers from Falling?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Powered Equipment + Enclosed Area = CO Hazard

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Lockout Tagout: Are Lockout Procedures Always Followed At Your Workplace?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers from Asbestos

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Only Use Safety Equipment for Safety Purposes

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Improper Hazardous Substance Storage Can Be Deadly

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Use Hands to Clear Clogged Snow Blowers

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stacked Crates Aren’t a Safe Substitute for Ladders

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Use Food Containers to Store Hazardous Substances

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: It’s All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Spot The Safety Violation: Respiratory Protection Shouldn’t Suffocate You

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protecting Workers from One Hazard Shouldn’t Expose Them to Another

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Spot The Safety Violation: Sometimes Three Ladders Aren’t Better than One

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Spot The Safety Violation: Step Ladders & Extension Ladders Aren’t Interchangeable

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Infographic: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress Across Canada

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Working from Home in the Face of a Pandemic ? Applying Ergonomics Principles

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Lawscape – AMPs: The Costs of Noncompliance: Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS Offences

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Compliance Briefing: How to Comply with Workers’ Comp Occupational Illness Requirements

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Compliance Briefing: The 5 Things OHS Managers Needs to Know about Coronavirus & Workers’ Compensation

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Risk of Inmate Attack ≠ Valid Grounds for Corrections Manager to Refuse Work

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Compliance Cheat Sheet: OHS Records Retention Requirements Across Canada

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Top Court Gives Lead-Poison Victim One More Shot at Workers’ Comp Benefits

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Trap to Avoid: Blaming OHS Violations on Workers’ Failure to Follow Safety Rules

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Alberta

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Have to Cover Injured Worker’s Moving Expenses

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Workplace Smoking & Vaping: The 5 Things You Must Do to Comply with New Smoke-Free Laws

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Direct Indemnity Clauses – Supreme Court Of Canada Grants Leave In Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Her Majesty The Queen

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

The OHS Insider 14th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard: Using Recent Cases to Assess Your OHS Program

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

The Other Due Diligence: When Is ‘Mistake of Fact’ a Defence to an OHS Violation?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Repetitive Computer Work ≠ Proof Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Work-Related

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage Presumptions By Jurisdiction – Disorders Covered

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Québec

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Alberta

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in BC

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Manitoba

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in New Brunswick

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Newfoundland

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Northwest Territories & Nunavut

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Nova Scotia

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Ontario

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Prince Edward Island

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Company Loses Bid to Appeal Denial of Workers’ Comp for Contract Worker

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Spot The Safety Violation: Does the Worker Have the Right PPE for This Job?

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Compliance Trends: The Top 3 New OHS/Workers’ Comp Laws in Each Jurisdiction

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Workers’ Comp Nixes Medical Cannabis for Worker on Prescription Opioids

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Refusal to Pay Injured Worker’s Travel Costs ≠ Disability Discrimination

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Risk of Missing Tool Being in Inmates? Possession Justifies Guards’ Work Refusal

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Failure to Get Audiogram ≠ Grounds to Deny Workers? Comp for Hearing Loss

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Due Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program

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Business Case for Safety: Use Victim Accounts to Humanize Need for MSD Prevention

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

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Qu‚bec Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (BC Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (General Version)

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Ontario Alert: The Working At Heights Training Deadline Is Coming-Are You Ready?

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WINNERS & LOSERS: How Do You Prove a Location Is a ‘Contaminated Site’ under Environmental Law?

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New Study Says Managers May Compromise Safety Due to Earnings Expectations

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Defendants May Challenge Environmental Order They’re Accused of Violating

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Mechanic Could Sue Employer for Injuries Under Workers’ Comp Exception

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Italian Court Sentences CEOs to Jail for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

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Landowners’ Due Diligence Defence Rejected as to Environmental Violations

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June 7: System Developed to Measure Vibration Forces in Workers’ Hands

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Why You Should Encourage Workers to Disclose ‘Invisible Disabilities’

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Project Manager Gets 3 ½ Years’ Jail for Ontario Scaffold Collapse Tragedy

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BC Appeals Court Upholds ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle & $4 Million Award

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The Insider’s 11th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 12 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

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Employers Must Effectively Communicate to Workers about Wellness Programs

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: What the ‘Precautionary Principle’ Is and How It Affects You

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Italian Criminal Court Convicts Managers for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

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Do You Know What to Do—and Not Do—When Dealing with Return-to-Work Issues?

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New Charges in Lac-Mégantic Derailment Against Companies & Individuals

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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does an Environmental Regulator Owe a Duty to a Private Citizen?

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Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’

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Injured Firefighter Entitled to Workers’ Comp Coverage of Medical Marijuana

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BC Case Illustrates Difficulty in Proving ‘Innocent Acquisition’ Defence

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MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: New Report Shows Value in Actively Managing Chemicals

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Inquests and Fatality Inquiries: Managing the Process, Minimizing the Risk

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Employer 75% Liable for Workers’ Comp Costs of Injury Its Worker Caused

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Firefighter’s Heart Attack after False Alarm Covered by Workers’ Comp

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LIABILITY: Are You at Increased Risk of Liability for ‘Climate Damages’?

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The Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: How to Establish an Effective Threat Assessment Team

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No Cause to Fire Worker for ‘Cardinal Violation’ in These Circumstances

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THE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Compliance with Environmental Law a Defence to Civil Liability?

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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Use Matrix of Key Leading Indicators to Improve Safety Performance

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Insufficient Rest Between Shifts Can Impact Workers’ Health, Says Study

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Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture

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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Follow Manufacturers’ Instructions for Equipment

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Liability of Homeowners as ‘Employers’ under OHS & Workers’ Comp Laws

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

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Players’ Union Raises Heat Stress Concerns about World Cup Soccer Matches

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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Answers to 12 Frequently Asked Questions about LOTO

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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: IWH Study Shows Importance of an ‘OHS Champion’

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Safety Pros Agree that Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims Is Very Common

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Failing to Pay Fines for Environmental Offences Can Come Back to Haunt You

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Ontario’s Working at Heights Training Standard-The New Expectations for Workers Who Work at Heights

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DOS & DON’TS: Make Sure Workers Are ‘Competent’ to Do Designated Jobs

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April 9: Discipline for Safety Violations: Lessons for Employers from the Cases

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NEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations

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Employer Fined $75,000 for Failing to Notify MOL of Workers’ Illnesses

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WINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders

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Sexual Harassment Complaint Dismissed Because ‘Victim’ Participated in Conduct

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

ECI’S 8TH ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

The Insider’s 9th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 16 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

WINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Relying on an Official’s Advice a Defence to an Environmental Violation?

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By |2019-04-06T00:00:00-07:00April 6, 2019|Alberta, JURISDICTION|0 Comments

THE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Answer 8 Questions to Measure Your Safety Culture

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Oct 23 – Irving Pulp: What This Supreme Court Decision Means for Your Alcohol & Drug Testing Program

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Derailment in Québec Illustrates Dangers of Transporting Hazardous Substances

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Worker’s Depression after Workplace Assault Covered by Workers’ Comp

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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ON Court: Even ‘Innocent’ Landowners Can Be Forced to Pay for Remediation

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Study Estimates Annual Cost of Injuries in Québec Mines to Be about $130 Million

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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SUSTAINABILITY: Include Environmental Management Plan in Commercial Leases

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Yes, You Can Fire Long-Time Employees for Safety Infractions

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers Around Overhead Power Lines

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Collect GPS Information on Workers in Employer-Owned Vehicles?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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TRAPS TO AVOID: Automatic Termination for Workers Who Violate ‘Cardinal Rules’

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Failing to Address Safety Issue ID’d in Inspection Leads to Safety Charges

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Bullying & Harassment Cost Company $1.21 Million

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Notify Workers of Changes to Enforcement of Safety Rules

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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ECI’s 7th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn from Recent Due Diligence Cases

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 7th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases on the Due Diligence Defence

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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The Insider’s 8th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Postal Worker’s Rejection of RTW Plan Costs Him Workers’ Comp Benefits

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Brief Senior Management: A Company’s “Safety Culture” Comes from the Top Down

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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OIL & GAS: 12 Ways to Protect Workers from Silica at ‘Fracking’ Sites

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Environmental Inspectors Use Search Warrants to Seize Evidence Relating to Due Diligence?

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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‘Evolve To Succeed’ Part 3: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in the Due Diligence Phase

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Start Work Before Environmental Assessment Is Complete

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Putting Safety Procedures Learned on the Job in Writing

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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‘Evolve To Succeed’: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in a Changing Work Environment, Part 2

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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6 Strategies for Improving Management of Compliance with EHS Regulations

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Identify ‘Green’ Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Alert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment

Biting an 80-year-old patient with stroke symptoms was hardly the best career move for a nurse. But the union claimed that she acted in self-defence after the patient menacingly brandished a door stop above her head.

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Alberta: Special Needs Teacher Fired for Performance, Not Reporting Workplace Violence

A teaching assistant hired on a probationary basis to teach students with dyslexia got repeatedly slapped around by a particular student. She claimed she got fired for reporting the incidents.

Alberta: JHSC Training

Alberta finally issued the training standards and list of approved providers for required training of workplace health and safety committee co-chairs and/or health and safety representatives under Bill 30.

Alberta OHS Scorecard: Major Fines Reported in Alberta Since Dec. 2018

Major Fines Reported in Alberta Since Dec. 2018

OK to Fire Driver for Viewing Porn on Company Computer

The truck driver?s first mistake was using the computer in the lunch room to view porn when he thought nobody was around.

Surviving an OHS Inspection: The 5 Things You Should Never Say to an OHS Inspector

How you handle the inspection process is just as important as the condition of your workplace.

OHS Compliance Briefing: Have You Prepared Your Staff for an OHS Inspection?

Don?t let your own workers compromise your company?s OHS inspectionÿrights

3 Strikes & You?re Out for Employer with Repeat Machine Amputation Incidents

Federal OHS inspectors ordered a grain processing facility to take measures to deal with machine hazards after a worker lost a finger in a machine incident.

Ontario Compliance Alert: MOL Unveils Its 2019 OHS Inspection Targets

Is your workplace on the MOL's hit list?

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