When an OHS Program Is Required – Know the Laws of Your Province
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When Medical Monitoring Programs Are Required – Know the Laws of Your Province
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When OHS Inspectors Can Enter Workplaces – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Who’s Permitted to Work with Explosives – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Firing Worker for Complying with Environmental Laws Can Be Costly
An Ontario company was fined $75,000 for firing a worker who reported a spill. Here's what you can learn from this company's mistake.
Inadequate Worker Training Can Be Costly
Just providing safety training isn't enough. That training must be adequate or it could cost the company.
Jail Time as a Possible Sentence for Safety Offences
An Ontario court's frustration with the failure of fines to improve safety recently sentenced an owner to jail.
Just Being in Management Isn’t Enough for Environmental Liability
The Lacombe case shows that just being a member of management or a corporate boardby itselfisnt enough to hold an individual personally liable for the companys environmental offences.
Misconduct in Appealing Environmental Orders Can Be Costly
As a recent case shows, companies that engage in misconduct while appealing environmental orders may be forced to pay the costs of the other parties.
Personal Liability as Supervisors for Safety Offences
Members of senior management who play a hands-on role in the companys daily operations may face liability as supervisors.
Reckless Environmental Violations Can Be Costly
When sentencing a defendant for environmental offences, the court will consider its culpability. This case shows recklessness may result in a bigger fine.
Robust EHS Program Will Protect Company from Liability
A robust EHS program will support a due diligence defence if your company is faced with environmental offences as a result of a spill or other incident.
Study Shows CEOs Indirectly Influence Safety Culture & Worker Injuries
A new study found that CEOs indirectly influence worker safety by fostering a safety climate in senior management, which trickles down to the lower levels.
Supervisor’s Act Can Be Basis for Criminal Liability
The Metron case confirms that the conduct of a someone on a lower level of the company hierarchy can be the basis for criminal liability for the company.