Italian Court Sentences CEOs to Jail for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos
An Italian court just sentenced a former CEO to more than five years' jail for complicity in manslaughter for the asbestos-related deaths of 14 workers.
Association Gets Limited Status to Participate in RCMP’s Appeal of Direction
An OHS direction was issued to the RCMP following an
Owner of Dry Cleaner Ordered to Publish Details of Waste Violations
During an inspection of a dry cleaner, Environment and Climate
Constructor Fined $50,000 for Failing to Secure Beams from Moving
Workers at a construction project were dismantling and replacing a
Workplace Violence-Related Charges Against Mental Health Centre Dismissed
A patient at a mental health centre became violent and
Employer Fined $100,000 After Guarding Violation Results in Amputation
A worker's left hand was amputated when it became entangled
AB Court Sets 2-Part Test for Extending the Limitation Period for Environmental Claims
Contamination can take years to find. But the law may allow extensions of the time to file related claims. A recent Alberta case looked at such extensions.
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Have an Incident Investigation Kit Ready to Go GalleryDOS & DON’TS: [û] Have an Incident Investigation Kit Ready to Go
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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Have an Incident Investigation Kit Ready to Go
To conduct an effective and prompt incident investigation, prepare a kit of the tools you'll need in advance and have it readily available.
Join the International Campaign Against Work-Related Cancers
IOSH's No Time to Lose campaign is trying to raise awareness of work-related cancers, including skin cancer. Here are some tips for protecting your workers.
13 Dos & Don’ts for Assessing Evidence from Incident Investigations
Consider following these dos and don?ts when evaluating the evidence you?ve gathered in an investigation of a safety incident.
Yacht Club Penalized $2,500 for Harming Birds When Trying to Scare Them Away
A yacht club installed a network of monofilaments over the
Cracked Wooden Ladder Should’ve Been Replaced, Not Repaired
During an inspection, an officer saw that a company was
Company & Director Fined $8,000 for Not Registering Paint Spray Booth
A company that performs automotive refinishing was using a paint
Addiction Centre Fined $80,000 After Patient Assaults Workers
A nurse at an addiction and mental health centre was