March 14, 2018 | Do you have all the core policies your organization requires? And if so, when is the last time you revisited them and confirmed they were up to date with new legislation? It's easy to assume your policies are accurate, but in the event of a lawsuit, having an outdated policy could mean big fines - leaving everyone thinking, "Why wasn't this prevented?"
The WCB fired a Claims Services Manager for violating its
A contract administrator claimed he was assigned to a less
Random drug and alcohol testing pits workplace safety and employee
The WCB took a series of enforcement actions to force
SCENARIO An OHS official shows up at your workplace after
Failing to do a proper Rule 110 pull-by train inspection
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Significant OHS changes are in the works for Ontario employers.
POP QUIZ How many 6-figure OHS fines did Alberta dish
February 28, 2018 | In light of the imminent legalization of marijuana across the country, employers are asking themselves about the potential implications for occupational health and safety. The issue brings into issue the nuanced and complex interplay between human rights, health and safety, and employment law. Employers will need to prioritize workplace policies and procedures to deal with these issues in this brave new world.
A program analyst complains about strong odours at the windowless
After 2 prosecutions, both resulting in convictions, the owner of
