Merchant Fined $45,000 for Importing Non-Compliant Equipment
A gas-powered equipment merchant imported more than 2,300 engines or
WHO Releases Country Estimates on Air Pollution Exposure and Health Impact
A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world?s population lives in areas where air quality levels exceed WHO limits, endangering their health.
Ontario Case Is an Example of Multiple Failures of an OHS Program GalleryOntario Case Is an Example of Multiple Failures of an OHS Program
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training
Ontario Case Is an Example of Multiple Failures of an OHS Program
In some safety incidents, it seems like everything that could go wrong, did. A case from Ontario illustrates the fatal results of multiple safety failures.
Due Diligence and Worker Training
This free webinar will review employers' duties as to worker training and provide practical advice on how to exercise due diligence with respect to training.
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Study Shows CEOs Indirectly Influence Safety Culture & Worker Injuries GalleryBRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Study Shows CEOs Indirectly Influence Safety Culture & Worker Injuries
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Study Shows CEOs Indirectly Influence Safety Culture & Worker Injuries
A new study found that CEOs indirectly influence worker safety by fostering a safety climate in senior management, which trickles down to the lower levels.
Employee Wellness Survey
October is Healthy Workplace Month. Use this survey to learn the kinds of programs and activities employees would like in a wellness program.
For Global Ergonomics Month, Consider Ergonomics in Hazard Assessments GalleryFor Global Ergonomics Month, Consider Ergonomics in Hazard Assessments
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Machine Safety, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC
For Global Ergonomics Month, Consider Ergonomics in Hazard Assessments
If you?re not considering ergonomics in your hazard assessments, you should start doing so or you may fail to identify risks to your workers? health.
OK to Fire Driver Who Posed Safety and Liability Risks
A hazardous waste company fired a truck driver for, among
Oct. 13: Abandoned Mine Thought Clean Is Leaking Copper into a River
The BC Ministry of Energy and Mines doesn't know why
Oct. 6: Farm Worker Dies after Getting Entangled in Equipment
A 51-year-old farm worker was part of a crew working
Wind Turbine Company Fined $75,000 for Injury During Training Incident GalleryWind Turbine Company Fined $75,000 for Injury During Training Incident
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training
Wind Turbine Company Fined $75,000 for Injury During Training Incident
Workers for a company that manufactures wind turbines and towers
Worker’s Death in Trench Collapse Results in $75,000 Fine
A company was installing water and sewer lines at a
Failing to Report Incident Results in $1,500 Fine
A worker suffered several broken bones after the zoom boom
Court Says Case Against BC Company Based on Foreign Mine Can Proceed in BC
A BC court recently ruled that former miners could pursue a lawsuit in Canada against a BC company over allegations of human rights violations in Eritrea.