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.
The Duty to Protect Visitors to the Workplace
Workers arent the only people in the workplace that companies have a duty to protect. This case is an example of the consequences companies can suffer when they fail to take reasonable steps to protect visitors.
How the JHSC Protects Our Company from Liability
Getting your company's officers to see the value of a robust JHSC.
Officers & Directors Can Be Personally Required to Remediate Contamination
A company operated a resin production facility on property in
Officers & Directors Can’t Turn a Blind Eye to Safety
At a manufacturing plant, a worker was operating a vertical
Temporary Workers and Training
Don't assume that employment agencies are solely responsible for providing safety training for temporary workers.
Using Safety Consultants Doesn’t Shield Company from OHS Liability
Relying on outside consultants isnt enough to prove compliance with OHS laws
What Due Diligence Is All About
Explaining how your OHS program personally and directly affects your officers and directors
Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence
A licensed outfitter in Saskatchewan hired high school students to