Defendants May Challenge Environmental Order They’re Accused of Violating
A company that operated a hazardous waste transfer station was
Will AB’s Proposed Emissions Cap Hurt Economy While Just Minimally Reducing GHGs?
A new study claims a proposed GHG emissions cap will cost the AB economy more than $250 billion but result in just a 0.035% reduction in emissions by 2040.
How Much Information Does a Company Need to Defend Itself from OHS Violations? GalleryHow Much Information Does a Company Need to Defend Itself from OHS Violations?
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How Much Information Does a Company Need to Defend Itself from OHS Violations?
A company accused of violating the OHS laws needs certain information to be able to defend itself. But exactly how much detail must the Crown provide?
Results of Poll on Whether Officers & Directors Get Safety Training
If a company's safety culture is dictated by senior management, what does it say when only 55-72% of officers and directors get such training?
Factsheet: Young Worker Safety–Advice for Employers
This factsheet from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work provides advice for employers on young worker safety.
Mechanic Could Sue Employer for Injuries Under Workers’ Compensation Exception
A mechanic was assigned to repair a construction company's truck,
Order for Letting Workers Within 6 Metres of Power Lines Is Upheld
A company was hired by a building owner to install
Wind Turbine Manufacturer Hit with a $60,000 Fine
A worker for a manufacturer of wind turbine towers was
Two Workers Injured in Separate Conveyor Incidents
Mill workers were injured in two separate incidents involving moving
Youth Services Agency Fined $125,000 after Workers Are Attacked
At a youth centre facility, a worker who'd recently started
Robot Incident Results in $270,000 Fine for Parts Manufacturer
A supervisor for a manufacturer of metal auto parts was
Subcontractor Didn’t Exercise Due Diligence as to Drill Rig Platform’s Stability
A worker died when a drill rig owned and operated
Discrimination to Fire Alcoholic Care Assistant for Coming to Work Drunk
A Continuing Care Assistant at a long-term special care home
New Study Confirms Ties Between Fracking and Asthma Attacks
People with asthma who live near bigger or larger numbers of fracking sites are much more likely to have asthma attacks than those who live farther away.