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THE INSIDER’S 12th DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD, PART 1: A Look at Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

Part 1 of this year's Due Diligence Scorecard includes nine reported safety cases from across Canada that involve the due diligence defence.

Oct. 9-15, 2016 Is Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 9-15, 2016 is Fire Prevention Week in Canada. So it's a good time to assess your fire prevention and safety measures in the workplace.

Workplace Stress Handout

October is Healthy Workplace Month. So give this handout to workers to educate them on workplace stress, its signs and symptoms, and ways to deal with it.

Poll: 1 in 4 US Workers Say Work Has a Positive Impact on Their Health

In a new poll, 28% of working adults said their current job has a positive impact on their overall health. But 16% reported a negative impact.

Excessive to Fire Worker for Positive Drug Test after Minor Safety Incident

A worker slipped and fell into a trench and onto

When There’s an Environmental Incident, Who Should Be Warned & When?

A new paper argues that research is needed on the most effective ways to alert the public to environmental incidents and hazards.

Can a Worker Get Too Much Safety Training?

A recent case shows the importance of providing safety training, documenting this training and testing workers to ensure that they understand it.

Should the OHS Laws & Standards Be the Same Across Canada?

The vast majority of recent poll respondents and Canada's labour ministers seem to believe the OHS laws should be harmonized across the country.

OK to Fire Remorseless Labourer Who Fought with Co-Worker

A labourer at a transit tunneling project was required to

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