Ontario Passes Law to Establish Cap-and-Trade Program
The new law sets the province?s GHG reduction targets and creates the framework for a cap-and-trade program. Here?s an overview.
WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Skin Cancer? GalleryWINNERS & LOSERS: When Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Skin Cancer?
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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Skin Cancer?
Here are two cases in which the issue was whether a worker?s skin cancer or pre-cancerous condition was compensable under workers? comp.
Use the Three Ss of Survival to Weather Hurricane Season
June 1 is that official start of hurricane season. So ensure that you prepare your workplace and your employees for such storms.
Learn How to Handle Surprise OHS Inspections
Attend a free June 15, 2016 webinar with Jeremy Warning to learn how to handle surprise OHS inspections of your workplace.
Company Is Penalized $135,000 for Release of Untreated Effluent
A company experienced a power outage that caused an estimated
May 26: Worker Seriously Injured in Propane Explosion
A worker was seriously injured in a propane explosion, which
May 30: Seven Workers Injured in Collapse of Concrete Framework
Seven workers were injured in the collapse of framework supporting
May 25: Worker Found Dead Next to Excavator
A worker at a school demolition site in Yarmouth was
Guarding Violation Results in Hand Injury & $55,000 Fine
A worker at a paper mill was waiting for a
Car Dealership Fined $65,000 for Injury to Contractor’s Young Worker
A young worker for an electrical company was with an
Worker’s Death by Falling Bins Results in $175,000 Fine
Three workers were at a table, loading parts onto a
Decision Against Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Overturned
When an oil and gas company tried to impose a
Make an Environmental Pledge for World Environment Day
One thing your workplace can do to recognize World Environment Day is encourage employees to pledge to do something to reduce their environmental footprint.
Five Traps to Avoid When Disciplining Workers GalleryFive Traps to Avoid When Disciplining Workers
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Five Traps to Avoid When Disciplining Workers
Avoiding these 5 traps will help ensure the disciplinary actions your company takes will withstand scrutiny if they?re challenged in court or arbitration.