Lockout Violation Costs Employer $50,000
A worker was testing equipment when it malfunctioned. He tried
Company Acquitted of OHS Charges Related to Worker’s Confined Space Death
A worker employed at a grain terminal entered a grain
Regulation Alone May Not Get Companies to Switch to “Safer” Chemicals
A new study found that regulation alone may not be enough to get companies to identify hazardous chemicals and switch to safer or "green" versions.
British Company Director Gets 12 Months? Jail for Worker’s Death GalleryBritish Company Director Gets 12 Months? Jail for Worker’s Death
Airborne Hazards, Emergency Preparedness, Federal, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
British Company Director Gets 12 Months? Jail for Worker’s Death
This case should be a stark warning to all company directors of their duty to protect workers? health and safety and the tragic consequences when they fail.
Recent Incidents Highlight Dangers of Chlorine Gas & Mixing Chemicals GalleryRecent Incidents Highlight Dangers of Chlorine Gas & Mixing Chemicals
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC, Training, WHMIS, Workplace Stress
Recent Incidents Highlight Dangers of Chlorine Gas & Mixing Chemicals
Two recent incidents should serve as a reminder of the hazards of mixing chemicals?even simple household cleaners?and the need to educate and train workers on safely handling such substances.
Multiple Employers, Supervisors and Workers Charged with Safety Offences
A worker was injured while working at the Canadian High
OK to Fire Driver Who Nearly Hit a Coworker with His Truck
A worker was removing placards from his truck when another
Employer Fined $2,800 for PPE Violations
An Occupational Health Officer witnessed three workers shingling a roof
Trial Court’s Finding as to Worker’s Cause of Death Was Reasonable
A worker died while troweling a newly poured concrete floor
Workers with Sleep Apnea More Likely to Get Injured on the Job, Says Study
New study found that people with sleep apnea were 2X as likely to suffer a workplace injury and 3X more likely to have one related to failed vigilance.
Lions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My! GalleryLions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My!
Alberta, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, Heat Stress, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, PPE, Québec, Saskatchewan, TOPIC
Lions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My!
A recent incident in Saskatchewan is a reminder that employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers from all known hazards?including animals.
Shop Teacher’s Refusal to Work Due to Class Size Wasn’t Justified
A shop teacher refused to work, claiming that the class
Death of Worker Hit by Concrete Block Costs Farm Owner $18,000
Farm workers building a bridge were trying to place a
Conviction for Failure to Physically Block a Machine Upheld on Appeal
At a sawmill, an industrial saw was turned off and