How False “Green” Marketing Claims Can Lead to Liability for Officers & Directors
A company claimed in ads that a device called the
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
Is Fear of Catching an Illness Legitimate Grounds for a Work Refusal?
4 questions your supervisors should ask when responding to illness-based work refusals
Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province GalleryEmployers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province
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Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province
The workers' compensation laws of all but 4 jurisdictions
- Safety Headwear Requirements Gallery
Safety Headwear Requirements
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Safety Headwear Requirements
Here are the general safety headwear requirements in the OHS regulations in each jurisdiction.
- The Key Laws Regulating Pesticide Use in Canada Gallery
The Key Laws Regulating Pesticide Use in Canada
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The Key Laws Regulating Pesticide Use in Canada
These are the key laws in each jurisdiction that regulate the use, storage and disposal of pesticides.
- Troubleshooting Exceptions to Lockout Requirements Under the OHS Laws Gallery
Troubleshooting Exceptions to Lockout Requirements Under the OHS Laws
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Troubleshooting Exceptions to Lockout Requirements Under the OHS Laws
Troubleshooting machinery & equipment is common and inherently hazardous. So you should have a troubleshooting policy to ensure that workers can do so safely.
- TSB Incident Reporting Requirements Gallery
TSB Incident Reporting Requirements
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TSB Incident Reporting Requirements
Here are the requirements for incident reporting under the federal Transportation Safety Board Regulations by type of incident.