Poll Results Suggest that JHSCs Aren’t Very Effective
In a recent poll, 56% said their JHSC was only somewhat effective or not effective at all. The OHS Insider can help improve your JHSC's effectiveness.
March 5: Diesel Fuel Spills at Fish Farm
Coast guard officials say crews are working to clean up
Former Operator of Dry Cleaning Facility Fined $5,000 for PERC Violations
An inspection of a dry cleaning facility revealed that a
Refinery Penalized $500,000 for Fisheries Act Violations
An investigation conducted by Environment and Climate Change Canada found
Company Fined $70,000 after Incident Involving Student/Part-time Employee
A co-op student and part-time employee was operating a crane
Former Wastewater Plant Operator Fined $17,250 for Sampling Violations
A former wastewater plant operator admitted directing operators to turn
Roofing Company Hit with $57,500 Fine for Worker’s Fall Through Roof
A crew for a roofing company removed heating, ventilation and
Firing of College Custodians Caught Smoking Pot on Campus Upheld
College campus police caught two custodians smoking marijuana in a
March 6-10, 2017 Is Road Safety at Work Week in BC GalleryMarch 6-10, 2017 Is Road Safety at Work Week in BC
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
March 6-10, 2017 Is Road Safety at Work Week in BC
This week is a good time for employers across Canada to consider whether they?re doing all they should do to ensure worker safety behind the wheel.
DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Ignore Workers’ Health Complaints
If a worker complains of symptoms or a medical condition that could be related to a safety hazard, don't ignore the worker?s complaints. Investigate them.
Take 5 Steps to Support Worker’s Family After a Workplace Tragedy GalleryTake 5 Steps to Support Worker’s Family After a Workplace Tragedy
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Employee Wellness, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Leadership & Communications, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Take 5 Steps to Support Worker’s Family After a Workplace Tragedy
If a workplace tragedy happens, the way your company responds can make a big difference to the family of the injured or deceased worker.
It’s International RSI Awareness Day Again
Feb. 28, 2017 is International RSI Awareness Day, a good time to focus on eliminating the hazards that can cause workers to develop these common injuries.
Individual’s Personal Health Information Wasn’t Improperly Shared
An individual filed a complaint with the Office of the
Company & Its President Fined $7,500 for Harming Bank Swallows
While on patrol, an Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement