MOE’s Order to Recycling Company Upheld on Appeal
For eight years, a recycling company operated its business on
Manufacturer Fined $75,000 After Bar Falls from Crane & Strikes Worker
A worker employed by an automotive parts manufacturer was operating
PPE Violations Result in $2,000 Fine
An Occupational Health Officer saw workers on a roof without
Saskatchewan Court Convicts & Fines Supervisor for Worker’s Electrocution GallerySaskatchewan Court Convicts & Fines Supervisor for Worker’s Electrocution
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Saskatchewan Court Convicts & Fines Supervisor for Worker’s Electrocution
A recent case from Saskatchewan involves the prosecution of a supervisor for safety violations resulting in a worker's death. Here's a look at the decision.
Colorado Publishes Guide to OHS Programs for the Legal Marijuana Industry GalleryColorado Publishes Guide to OHS Programs for the Legal Marijuana Industry
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Colorado Publishes Guide to OHS Programs for the Legal Marijuana Industry
With the legalization of marijuana in Canada on the horizon, consider some of the safety hazards workers in the marijuana industry will face.
Guidance on Requesting Medical Documentation for Accommodation Requests
A new policy provides guidance on what medical documentation can and should be provided when a worker makes a disability-related accommodation request.
Interfering with CO Test Warranted Suspension, Not Termination
In a drywall manufacturing plant, there were concerns about excessive
March 7: Tanker Crash Results in Large Fuel Spill
A tanker truck lost control and crashed in Caledon. It's
Fuel Spill Results in $80,000 Penalty and Other Requirements for Company
After an investigation of a fuel spill by Environment and
Worker’s Comments about Shooting Managers Justified His Firing
A transit worker complained to a co-worker about sensitivity training
Supervisor Fined $20,000 for Utility Worker’s Electrocution
A worker with SaskPower was electrocuted while repairing a high-voltage
New Study Claims AER Isn’t Accurately Reporting Spills or Their Impacts
A new study commissioned by a First Nation says the AER hasn?t reported accurately on the scale or impact of daily crude oil and salt water spills.
The Focus of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2017 Is on Adults GalleryThe Focus of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2017 Is on Adults
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The Focus of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2017 Is on Adults
March 12-18, 2017 is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, which is intended to raise awareness of health and safety issues in the farming industry.
Motor Vehicle Inspection Tips
Encourage employees to use these tips to inspect their vehicles on a regular basis to ensure that the vehicles are working properly and well-maintained.