Time to Protect Workers in Highway Construction Zones
It's the time of year when a lot of construction work on roads and highways begins. So ensure that your workers are properly protected when doing such work.
Are Documents Created During Required Investigation of Fatality Protected by Privilege? GalleryAre Documents Created During Required Investigation of Fatality Protected by Privilege?
Alberta, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Communications, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Heat Stress, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC
Are Documents Created During Required Investigation of Fatality Protected by Privilege?
Can privilege apply to documents created during a required investigation of a fatality? Here's a look at a recent Alberta court decision on this issue.
Court Extends Limitation Period for Contamination Lawsuit
A company bought lands consisting of commercial buildings, two parking
Court Refuses to Dismiss Negligence Case Against Company Directors
Two workers were steam cleaning an oil tank when it
May 11: Worker Seriously Injured after Being Trapped in Grain Silo
A worker at a chicken-processing company was seriously injured when
City’s Conviction for OHS Violations Overturned & New Trial Ordered
During a highway inspection, three employees were hit by an
Ruptured Hose Injures Worker & Results in $50,000 Fine
A worker was testing a pump when one of the
Meat Processing Plant Fined $82,500 for Three Violations in Two Incidents
A worker at a meat processing plant was loading frozen
Disabling Safety Device Justified Firing of Worker with Poor Record
An electrician used a Smart Cart to transport material in
Lack of Proper Safety Training Costs Employer $10,000
A worker was injured when the boom of a track
May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Because May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, it?s a good time to educate at risk workers on how to avoid being bitten by the ticks that carry the disease.
Do’s & Don’ts: Immediately Take Defective Equipment out of Service GalleryDo’s & Don’ts: Immediately Take Defective Equipment out of Service
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Do’s & Don’ts: Immediately Take Defective Equipment out of Service
Failing to take defective equipment out of service immediately may endanger workers and lead to liability if the defect causes an incident or injury.
Please Share Your Safety Expertise with Other Safety Professionals
Please share your knowledge, expertise and practical safety experience with others by answering workplace safety questions on our Ask the Expert page.
Report Criticizes Media Coverage of Workplace Injuries & Fatalities in Alberta
A new report claims that newspaper coverage of workplace injuries and fatalities in Alberta creates a misleading picture with serious implications.