Pillars of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth & Climate Change
Here's a look at the pillars of a new collective plan to grow Canada's economy, while reducing emissions and building resilience to adapt to climate change.
Contractors Who Invest More in Safety Achieve Better Bottom-Line Results GalleryContractors Who Invest More in Safety Achieve Better Bottom-Line Results
Contractors, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
Contractors Who Invest More in Safety Achieve Better Bottom-Line Results
A new survey found that contractors who invest more in worker safety achieve better bottom-line results than contractors who spend less on safety.
Company Penalized $225,000 for Sale of Aerosol Products Containing HCFC-225
Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers conducted an investigation
Firing of Worker for Threats & Harassment Was Justified
A worker told a co-worker named Imran in front of
Was Firing Appropriate for Failing to Disclose Medical Marijuana Prescription?
A construction worker at a remote worksite had a prescription
Subcontractor Fined $275,000 after Worker Is Killed by Reversing Tractor-Trailer GallerySubcontractor Fined $275,000 after Worker Is Killed by Reversing Tractor-Trailer
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Subcontractor Fined $275,000 after Worker Is Killed by Reversing Tractor-Trailer
A tractor-trailer being driven by a worker employed by a
Two Companies Fined for Machine Guarding Violations
Two companies were fined for unrelated machine guarding violations: One
Piercing Corporate Veil Wasn’t Necessary to Name Directors in Environmental Order
The more directly involved in company operations officers and directors are, the more likely they could face personal liability for environmental violations.
New Study Examines Ties Between Acute Sleep Deprivation and Risk of Crashes GalleryNew Study Examines Ties Between Acute Sleep Deprivation and Risk of Crashes
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Fatigue, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
New Study Examines Ties Between Acute Sleep Deprivation and Risk of Crashes
There's a significantly elevated crash risk for drivers who usually sleep for less than 5 hours, who slept for less than 7 hours in the past 24 hours and who slept for 1 or more hours less than usual.
Protect Your Pets from These 10 Holiday Hazards GalleryProtect Your Pets from These 10 Holiday Hazards
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Protect Your Pets from These 10 Holiday Hazards
Assuming safety professionals are concerned about safety in general, here's a look at safety hazards that can endanger pets this time of year.
Administrative Penalties for OHS Violations Can Be Imposed on Worksite Owners
A tree faller was struck by a section of a
Continual Failure to Improve Performance Justified Worker’s Firing
A worker at a tire manufacturing plant got a 24-hour
Another Study Finds Links Between Fracking and Earthquakes in Canada
Another study has confirmed links between activities related to fracking and earthquakes in part of Alberta. Here's what the researchers found.
Key Safety Hazards Retail Workers Face During Holiday Shopping Season GalleryKey Safety Hazards Retail Workers Face During Holiday Shopping Season
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Key Safety Hazards Retail Workers Face During Holiday Shopping Season
Because every day hazards may be heightened and new hazards added to the mix, retail employers should be vigilant in protecting workers this time of year.