Reduction of Disabled Worker’s Pay Was Discrimination
A waste/wastewater operator who'd been a 29-year employee had a
Study Finds Shift Workers Have Harder Time Recovering from Injury
A new study found that shift workers are not only more likely to get hurt on the job but also have a harder time recovering from such injuries.
OHS PROGRAM: 8 Workplace Violence Dos & Don’ts
Workplace violence may not be a traditional safety hazard but you must still address it. Here are 8 dos and don'ts to help you do so.
Use Guide to Implement a Successful Workplace Health Promotion Program GalleryUse Guide to Implement a Successful Workplace Health Promotion Program
Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Employee Wellness, First Aid, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workplace Stress
Use Guide to Implement a Successful Workplace Health Promotion Program
Learn about a guide that offers easy, real world recommendations on the design, implementation and evaluation of workplace health promotion programs.
Lawsuit Dismissed Because No Ties Between Prior Ownership & Subsequent Spill
Several homeowners sued various companies, including Shell, over a hydrocarbon
Department Fined $70,000 for Officer’s Fatal Fall Through Ice
A 57-year-old fish and wildlife enforcement officer was patrolling an
Name Tag Policy Requiring Last Names Suspended Due to Safety Concerns
A health region introduced a new policy that required employees
6 Distracted Walking Safety Tips
Using cell phones is dangerous not only while driving but also while walking. Here are 6 safety tips to protect workers from the hazards of distracted walking.
Update on Murder Charges in Bangladesh Factory Building Collapse
Murder charges in the collapse of Rana Plaza, which killed more than 1,100, have been formally accepted. The 41 defendants face possible death sentences.
38% of Polled Readers Feel Pressured to Work When Sick Gallery38% of Polled Readers Feel Pressured to Work When Sick
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Employee Wellness, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Workplace Stress
38% of Polled Readers Feel Pressured to Work When Sick
Many workers feel pressured to come to work when they're sick. Find out how presenteeism impacts the workplace and ways to avoid it.
Explosion at a Wood Pellet Plant Results in $56,000 Fine
An explosion at a wood pellet plant in 2014 injured
Dec. 24: Valve Malfunction Results in Spill of Lubricating Oil
About 3,200 litres of lubricating oil leaked into a river
$320,000 Penalty Imposed on Paper Mill for Fisheries Violations
A paper company notified Environment Canada of a spill of
Tree Trimming Company Fined $50,000 after Worker Is Struck by Limb
A home owner hired a tree trimming company to remove