No Workers? Comp for Security Guard with Preexisting Mental Stress
A correctional officer claimed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) benefits after seeing an inmate jump to his death from a high pole.
Pivotal Moments in OHS History: The OC Transpo Massacre Raises Awareness of Workplace Violence GalleryPivotal Moments in OHS History: The OC Transpo Massacre Raises Awareness of Workplace Violence
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Workplace Violence
Pivotal Moments in OHS History: The OC Transpo Massacre Raises Awareness of Workplace Violence
Pierre Lebrun: The man who gave Canada a workplace violence wake-up call.
What Does Your Province Require You to Do: To Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries GalleryWhat Does Your Province Require You to Do: To Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries
Alberta, Back Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fatigue, Federal, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, TOPIC, Training, Workplace Violence
What Does Your Province Require You to Do: To Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries
Two different approaches to ergonomics and musculoskeletal injuries.
OK to Fire Bus Driver for Using Cellphone While Driving
She was shuttling a work crew at the time and knew that picking up the phone violated the company?s zero tolerance no-using-cellphones-while-driving policy.
Court Nixes Airline Evacuation Procedure Change as Unsafe
Transport Canada agreed to reduce flight attendant staffing requirements provided that the airline seeking the exemption could demonstrate that the reduced crew could carry out the necessary evacuation within 15 seconds.
Case of the Month: Worker Crushed to Death Due to Own Carelessness, Not Employer OHS Violations GalleryCase of the Month: Worker Crushed to Death Due to Own Carelessness, Not Employer OHS Violations
Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Working Alone
Case of the Month: Worker Crushed to Death Due to Own Carelessness, Not Employer OHS Violations
Employer liability for OHS violations caused by workers.
Alberta Company Fined $120K for Mine Worker’s Fall Injuries
A worker fell about 20 feet after tripping on a footrest inside the cabin of a dragline excavator.
Grain Terminal Not Liable for Worker’s Silo Engulfment Death
A grain terminal worker went into a receiving pit without his supervisor?s knowledge or permission and basically drowned in the accumulated grain.
OK to Deny Environmental Assessment for Lack of “Social Acceptability”
Qubec denied environmental certification of a proposed uranium mine.
Lying on Security Clearance = Just Cause to Fire Nuke Worker
A nuclear plant worker being investigated for harassing his colleagues was found to have lied on his security clearance questionnaire.
Linesman Who Threatens Supervisor Gets Last Chance to Keep His Job
A hydro linesman threatens his supervisor in the face while receiving a negative performance review.
Firing Mechanic Just 2 Weeks after Work Refusal: Retaliation
The mechanic claimed retaliation but the plant argued that the timing was coincidental and that he was fired for his inability to get along and show respect for colleagues and company processes.
How to Create a Legally Sound Substance Abuse & Fitness for Duty Policy GalleryHow to Create a Legally Sound Substance Abuse & Fitness for Duty Policy
Alberta, Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, OHS Program, Ontario, Québec, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
How to Create a Legally Sound Substance Abuse & Fitness for Duty Policy
From zero tolerance to fitness for duty.
Workplace Inspections: Does Duty to Inspect Workplace Cover Off-Site Locations? GalleryWorkplace Inspections: Does Duty to Inspect Workplace Cover Off-Site Locations?
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Federal, First Aid, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Working Alone
Workplace Inspections: Does Duty to Inspect Workplace Cover Off-Site Locations?
Workplace Inspection, how far must employers go to control ?workplace? hazards?