Dog Allergy Justifies Cabbie’s Refusal to Drive Passenger with Guide Dog
Refusing to pick up a visually-impaired passenger with a guide
Court to OHS Prosecutor: Your Charge Is Too Vague
A vehicle rental company claimed that the OHS charge against
Case of the Month: Terminating Employees because of Alcohol or Drug Addiction = Disability Discrimination GalleryCase of the Month: Terminating Employees because of Alcohol or Drug Addiction = Disability Discrimination
Back Safety, Drugs & Alcohol, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, OHS Program, PPE, Return-To-Work, TOPIC
Case of the Month: Terminating Employees because of Alcohol or Drug Addiction = Disability Discrimination
Drug- and alcohol-impairment is a grave safety hazard, especially for
New Cases Open Door to Random Drug Testing?But Just a Little
Come July, use of recreational cannabis will become legal; being
Cleaning Products Manufacturer Fined $600K for Phosphorous Violation
An Alberta company pleaded guilty to using excessive concentrations of phosphorous in its commercial laundry detergents.
Employer Can Bar Union Reps from Workplace during Work Hours
The Treasury Board wouldn?t let union reps into the worksite to conduct meetings with employee members during work hours.
Occupational Health and Safety Reprisals: What They Are and How to Avoid Them GalleryOccupational Health and Safety Reprisals: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Federal, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC, Webinars Recorded
Occupational Health and Safety Reprisals: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
December 6, 2017 | Occupational health and safety legislation in jurisdictions across Canada protects employees against reprisals when they exercise their rights under that legislation. Join Alanna Twohey of Emond Harnden LLP as she provides a basic overview of reprisals in the occupational health and safety context across Canada, as well as practical tips for handling employees? allegations of reprisal.
UPDATE: Health Canada Expands Fire Extinguisher Recall: 2.7 Million Devices Involved GalleryUPDATE: Health Canada Expands Fire Extinguisher Recall: 2.7 Million Devices Involved
Back Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, TOPIC
UPDATE: Health Canada Expands Fire Extinguisher Recall: 2.7 Million Devices Involved
The Canadian government is expanding a recall of Kidde and Garrison brandc to cover some 2.7 million of the devices in Canada, including some that date back more than 40 years.
Nurse Can’t Sue for OHS Reprisals after Signing Severance Release
A nurse signed a release waiving all claims against a convalescent home in exchange for a severance package.
OK to Suspend Injured Worker for Acting like a Jerk at Safety Meeting
The Commission doesn?t buy it and finds that he was suspended for his lousy attitude and disrupting the safety meeting.
In He-Said/He-Said Seat Belt Case, Accuser Is More Credible than Accused
Did a concrete products supplier have just cause to suspend a worker 5 days for operating a company vehicle without a seat belt?
Manager Fired for Performance, Not in Reprisal for Complaining to MOL
Two weeks after that, the community asked the manager to undergo a complete performance review and fired her when she refused.
Due Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program GalleryDue Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program
Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cold Stress, Confined Spaces, Contractors, Due Diligence, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, First Aid, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, Heat Stress, Hot Work / Welding, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Nova Scotia, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Scorecards, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, WHMIS, Workers' Compensation, Working Alone, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence
Due Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program
What's At Stake Due diligence is like your compass on
The OHS Program: How to Perform a Job Hazard Analysis GalleryThe OHS Program: How to Perform a Job Hazard Analysis
Airborne Hazards, Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, First Aid, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Housekeeping/Hygiene, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, TOPIC, Workplace Stress
The OHS Program: How to Perform a Job Hazard Analysis
What's At Stake When you cut through all the jargon