BC Appeals Court Upholds ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle & $4 Million Award
The BC Court of Appeals has upheld the application of the polluter pays principle to an historic polluter and its liability for more than $4 million in cleanup costs.
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Clearly Disclose Environmental Issues When Selling Property
When selling property, be sure that you clearly disclose any actual or possible environmental issues or the buyers may be able to back out of the sale.
Ex-Coal Company CEO Convicted of Conspiring to Violate US Safety Standards GalleryEx-Coal Company CEO Convicted of Conspiring to Violate US Safety Standards
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Federal, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
Ex-Coal Company CEO Convicted of Conspiring to Violate US Safety Standards
Donald Blankenship was convicted of conspiring to violate US safety standards at a coal mine but acquitted of more serious charges related to the deaths of 29 miners in an explosion.
Protecting Workers from Cold Stress This Winter
During winter, workers who work outside may be exposed to cold temperatures, high winds, ice and snow or sleet. How do you protect workers from cold stress?
Dec. 2: TSB Investigation of Bus-Train Crash Partly Blames Distractions
In 2013, when a double-decker bus and a passenger train
Employers Can’t Pre-screen Workplace Violence Complaints
A CFIA poultry inspector submitted a written complaint on issues
Nov. 23: Young Worker Dies at Pulp and Paper Mill
A 23-year-old worker employed by a contractor was killed at
Workers? Comp Costs for Broken Leg Split Evenly Between Companies
A worker employed by a vacuum truck company was hurt
Use of Cameras in Manufacturing Facility Was Reasonable for Safety
A manufacturer installed surveillance cameras in the workplace to achieve
Refusing to Schedule Worker Was Reprisal for Complaining of Violence
A restaurant worker arrived for her shift early so she
Driver Sentenced to Jail for Death of 18-Year-Old Flag Person
A driver who struck and killed an 18-year-old flag person
Exactly How Common Do You Think Workplace Bullying Is?
Workplace bullying doesn't appear to be very rare. New research found that 35% of workers say they have an office bully--and 13% quit as a result.
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Powder-Actuated Tools GalleryMACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Powder-Actuated Tools
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Newfoundland and Labrador, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Power Tools, PPE, TOPIC, Training
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Powder-Actuated Tools
The OHS laws usually impose specific safety requirements on powder-actuated tools. Here?s a look at the steps to take to comply with these requirements.
Study Finds that Job Pressures May Drive Employees to Work When Sick GalleryStudy Finds that Job Pressures May Drive Employees to Work When Sick
Employee Wellness, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Northwest Territories, OHS Program, Return-To-Work, TOPIC, Workplace Stress
Study Finds that Job Pressures May Drive Employees to Work When Sick
Wonder why workers come in when they're ill? A new study found that high job demands, stress and job insecurity are among the main reasons for presenteeism.