July 11: Postal Worker Attacked by Dogs
A postal worker was attacked by two dogs while on
Ontario Seeks Feedback on Environmental Bill of Rights
Ontario is seeking public feedback on the province's Environmental Bill of Rights and the right to a healthy environment in general.
MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Engaged Workplaces Are Safer for Workers
A study found that cultures in which employees are engaged in their jobs are safer places to work. Here?s an overview of the study's findings.
Don’t Forget to Protect Workers from Dangerous Insects
A postal worker was recently attacked by hornets on her route. This incident is a reminder of your duty to protect workers from dangerous insects.
Study Finds that Monitoring Is Key to Implementing a Successful RTW Program
Read about an IWH study of a RTW program that has found that a key element to successfully implementing such a program is monitoring its progress.
Mine Penalized $70,000 for Violating Metal Mining Effluent Regulations
For about 10 months, a mining company failed to complete
No Proof Bartender’s Firing Was Due to His Alleged Use of Medical Marijuana
A bartender claimed that he was fired after he was
Hemp Company Fined $20,000 for Machine Guarding Violation
While removing hemp that had jammed in a hemp processing
Company Owner Jailed for Violating Environmental Court Order
The owner of a roofing business was convicted of two
Steel Company Fined $100,000 for Not Reporting Spill
A steel company uses an MOE-approved lime kiln to process
Company Fined $75,000 for Exposing Workers to Carbon Monoxide
A crew of six workers from a property maintenance company
CSA Publishes First Edition of Social Responsibility Guidance
CAN/CSA-ISO 26000:16 provides guidance on how you can operate in a socially responsible way and reduce harmful environmental, social and economic impacts.
OHS PROGRAM: Take 6 Steps to Protect Workers from Welding Hazards GalleryOHS PROGRAM: Take 6 Steps to Protect Workers from Welding Hazards
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OHS PROGRAM: Take 6 Steps to Protect Workers from Welding Hazards
Take these steps to ensure your OHS program complies with the welding requirements and adequately protects welders and their co-workers.
CSB’s Report on Deepwater Horizon Incident Addresses Safety Culture Issues GalleryCSB’s Report on Deepwater Horizon Incident Addresses Safety Culture Issues
Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
CSB’s Report on Deepwater Horizon Incident Addresses Safety Culture Issues
A new report on the Deepwater Horizon incident examined the safety cultures of the key companies involved and found them lacking on process safety.