Nov. 20: Explosion at Hydro Project Kills One, Injuries Another
Workers were handling explosives at a hydro project when an
Company Liable Because Comfort Letter ≠ Certificate of Compliance
A company that previously owned and polluted land was held
Nov. 13: Worker at Peat Moss Site Dies from Crushing Injuries
A 40-year-old man died in an incident at a peat
Employer Fails to Report Worker’s Broken Foot Due to Fall from Roof
A worker broke his foot when he slipped on a
Nov. 10: Falling Pipe Kills Construction Worker
A 56-year-old worker at a construction site was killed by
Asphalt Company Fined $80,000 for Discharging Smoke from Fire
An asphalt production facility had above ground storage tanks, which
Study Finds Workplace Resistance Training Can Help Prevent MSIs GalleryStudy Finds Workplace Resistance Training Can Help Prevent MSIs
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Study Finds Workplace Resistance Training Can Help Prevent MSIs
A new IWH study has found that resistance training in the workplace can help workers avoid developing musculoskeletal injuries in the upper extremities.
New Framework Provides Clarity on Role of OHS Professionals
OHS professionals and employers can use INSHPO's Framework, which clarifies the role of such professionals and the skills and knowledge they should have.
Paris Attacks: A Grim Reminder that Terrorists Can Strike Anywhere
The recent attacks in Paris are a grim reminder that terrorists can strike anywhere. So include the risk of a terrorist attack in your emergency planning.
Employer Fined $5,100 after Wind Causes Collapse of Rafters
A crew was installing rafters on a building that was
Incident with Press Brake Results in Amputations and $35,000 Fine
A worker positioned a piece of aluminum on a press
Company Penalized for Not Having Written Fall Protection Safe Work Procedure GalleryCompany Penalized for Not Having Written Fall Protection Safe Work Procedure
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Company Penalized for Not Having Written Fall Protection Safe Work Procedure
A company was fined $500 for failing to have a
Company Fired Worker for Making Safety Complaints
A worker complained to his supervisor that carrying heavy boxes
Nov. 11: Montreal Began Dumping Raw Sewage into River
Montreal began dumping eight billion litres of raw sewage into