2016 OHS YEAR IN REVIEW
A roundup of important new legislation, regulations, court cases and board rulings that we covered in the OHS Insider monthly newsletter and online in 2016.
New JHSC Requirements Added to BC’s OHS Regulation
Here's an overview of new JHSC requirements implemented in BC and based on recommendations from a coroner's inquest.
Firing Not Warranted for Former Pro Wrester’s Inappropriate Conduct GalleryFiring Not Warranted for Former Pro Wrester’s Inappropriate Conduct
Cases & Compliance Alerts, Communications, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Leadership & Communications, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC
Firing Not Warranted for Former Pro Wrester’s Inappropriate Conduct
A part-time worker at a rec centre went to the
New Study Examines Causes of Occupational Fatigue GalleryNew Study Examines Causes of Occupational Fatigue
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Environmental, Fatigue, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
New Study Examines Causes of Occupational Fatigue
A study found that the major drivers of fatigue were sleep deprivation and factors in the work environment, such as noise, vibration and temperature.
Compensable Safety Incident Caused Pre-Existing Brain Lesion to Bleed
While working on a well head below ground in a
Worker’s Intoxication at Time of Accident Didn’t Make Injuries Not Compensable GalleryWorker’s Intoxication at Time of Accident Didn’t Make Injuries Not Compensable
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Wellness, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Worker’s Intoxication at Time of Accident Didn’t Make Injuries Not Compensable
A worker was driving a long haul route as part
Ontario MOE Updates Model for Use in Modified Generic Risk Assessments
Ontario just updated its Approved Model for use in Modified Generic Risk Assessments to let more sites qualify for this streamlined process.
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Get Manuals for Machinery and Equipment GalleryDOS & DON’TS: [û] Get Manuals for Machinery and Equipment
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Ergonomics, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Get Manuals for Machinery and Equipment
It's critical that you get, consult and keep on hand the operator?s manuals for all machinery and equipment in your workplace.
Rise of the Machines? Robot Kills Young Worker at US Plant GalleryRise of the Machines? Robot Kills Young Worker at US Plant
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training
Rise of the Machines? Robot Kills Young Worker at US Plant
The death of a young worker in an incident involving an industrial robot is a grim reminder to ensure that you comply with the requirements for robots in the OHS laws.
Employer Liable for Damages Caused by Mechanic’s Negligent Conduct
A man took his car to an auto body shop
Mining Company Penalized $30,000 for Metal Mining Effluent Violations
Following an investigation by enforcement officers, a mining company was
Related Companies Penalized $975,000 for PCB and Other Violations GalleryRelated Companies Penalized $975,000 for PCB and Other Violations
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Environmental, Federal, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOPIC, Training
Related Companies Penalized $975,000 for PCB and Other Violations
An investigation conducted by ECCC showed that a group of
Workers? Comp Must Pay for Medical Marijuana to Treat Worker’s PTSD
A student attacked other students and instructors at school with
Worker Falls off Ladder After Getting an Electric Shock from Light Fixture
A worker at an office building was changing a 'ballast'