Court Dismisses Fisheries Act Charges Against Mine
A mine was permitted to discharge treated effluent into Edwards
Recent Saskatchewan Decision Looks at Due Diligence as to Worker Training GalleryRecent Saskatchewan Decision Looks at Due Diligence as to Worker Training
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Recent Saskatchewan Decision Looks at Due Diligence as to Worker Training
One of the most basic steps an employer must take to protect workers is to provide adequate safety training. But what's "adequate" training?
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: 5 Key Elements of Compliance with Conveyor Requirements GalleryMACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: 5 Key Elements of Compliance with Conveyor Requirements
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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: 5 Key Elements of Compliance with Conveyor Requirements
Ensure that you address these key elements of compliance with the conveyor requirements to protect your workers from injuries and your company from fines.
Beware of High Winds and Elevated Equipment GalleryBeware of High Winds and Elevated Equipment
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Beware of High Winds and Elevated Equipment
A recent tragedy in NYC is a reminder of the safety hazards posed by Mother Nature, such as high winds that can topple machinery.
Danish Report Warns of Dangers of Inhaling Nanoparticles GalleryDanish Report Warns of Dangers of Inhaling Nanoparticles
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Danish Report Warns of Dangers of Inhaling Nanoparticles
The use of nanomaterials opens up new technological possibilities, but also raises new health concerns, especially when nanoparticles are inhaled.
First Community Service Sentence Imposed for an OHS Violation
At a residential construction site, a worker fell through an
Feb. 1: Five Rescued from Sinking Fishing Boat
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax received a mayday
PERC Violations Result in $36,000 Fine for Dry Cleaner
A dry cleaner pleaded guilty to violating the Tetrachloroethylene (Use
Concrete Plant Is Fined $60,000 for Guarding Violation
A mobile crushing plant was installed and operated for 30
Power Company Acquitted of All Charges on Due Diligence Grounds
A worker at a coal-fired power plant was told by
A System for Ensuring Compliance Is Required for Due Diligence, Says Ontario Court GalleryA System for Ensuring Compliance Is Required for Due Diligence, Says Ontario Court
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A System for Ensuring Compliance Is Required for Due Diligence, Says Ontario Court
Due diligence requires a system to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and steps to ensure this system is effective.
Recent Case Is a Reminder that Safety Duties Extend Beyond Workers
It?s easy to forget that an employer's safety duty extends beyond its own workforce to include others such as visitors.
Death of Visitor Results in $100,000 Fine for Self-Storage Facility
A self-storage facility renovated an old missile site into storage
Paper Mill Fined $150,000 after Dust Explosion Burned Worker
A boiler was providing heat for a paper mill during