Liquor Control Board Convicted & Fined $100,000 for Pallet Incident
A worker for the Liquor Control Board was moving a
A Look at Environmental Fines and Penalties Across Canada
A new report looks at how fines and penalties are being used by Canadian environmental regulators post-2014, including large fines exceeding $75,000.
Recent US Tragedies Illustrate Two Workplace Violence Threats GalleryRecent US Tragedies Illustrate Two Workplace Violence Threats
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workplace Violence
Recent US Tragedies Illustrate Two Workplace Violence Threats
Violence can erupt in a workplace for various reasons. A pair of recent tragedies in the US illustrate two types of workplace violence threats.
Utility Charged After Worker Is Seriously Injured at Thermal Generating Station
A utility worker was seriously injured at a thermal generating
Superintendent Charged over Incident at Landfill
The WSCC filed charges under the Nunavut Safety Act against
Court Refuses to Reinstate Privileges of Doctor Who Threatened Nurse
A doctor began a 'friendship' with a nurse at the
New Report Examines Ties Between Climate Change and Mental Health GalleryNew Report Examines Ties Between Climate Change and Mental Health
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Heat Stress, OHS Program, TOPIC, WHMIS
New Report Examines Ties Between Climate Change and Mental Health
The goal of a new report is to increase awareness of the psychological impacts of climate change on human mental health and well-being.
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Train Workers on New Jobs or Equipment GalleryDOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Train Workers on New Jobs or Equipment
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Federal, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Train Workers on New Jobs or Equipment
You must provide safety training to workers not only when they start work but also when you assign them to a new job or to work with new equipment.
Mixed Results from Poll on Distracted Driving in the Workplace GalleryMixed Results from Poll on Distracted Driving in the Workplace
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, Safety Management, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Mixed Results from Poll on Distracted Driving in the Workplace
In a recent poll, 48% said distracted driving was an issue in their organizations but not a big one. But another 40% said it wasn?t an issue at all.
Meeting Obligations Under the OHSA When Hiring Contractors
Go to this webinar to learn how to use contracts to define the relationship with contractors in OHS matters, the importance of monitoring contractors and more.
Court Refuses Injunction Against TTC’s Random Drug/Alcohol Testing Program GalleryCourt Refuses Injunction Against TTC’s Random Drug/Alcohol Testing Program
Drugs & Alcohol, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
Court Refuses Injunction Against TTC’s Random Drug/Alcohol Testing Program
An Ontario court just refused to bar the TTC from implementing a random drug and alcohol testing program until a final decision on its validity was reached.
Testicular Injury Suffered During Training Covered by Workers? Comp
As part of fall protection training, a worker donned a
Mattress Seller Fined $60,000 After Delivery Helper Is Struck by Car
A worker employed by a mattress seller as a delivery
New Trial Ordered After Acquittal of Company on Fisheries Act Charge
A company was charged with unlawfully depositing or permitting the