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Worker at Japanese Nuclear Plant Has Cancer from Radiation Exposure
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Worker at Japanese Nuclear Plant Has Cancer from Radiation Exposure

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Federal, Heat Stress, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC

Worker at Japanese Nuclear Plant Has Cancer from Radiation Exposure

A worker who worked at the Fukushima nuclear plant destroyed in an earthquake has developed cancer. Learn how to protect workers from exposure to radiation.

By vickyp|2015-11-04T00:00:00-08:00November 4, 2015|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Federal, Heat Stress, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

10 Tips for a Safe and Productive Take Our Kids to Work Day
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10 Tips for a Safe and Productive Take Our Kids to Work Day

Articles, Due Diligence, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC

10 Tips for a Safe and Productive Take Our Kids to Work Day

Nov. 4, 2015 is Take Our Kids to Work Day in Canada. Here are 10 tips for making this day a safe and successful experience for all participants.

By vickyp|2015-11-03T00:00:00-08:00November 3, 2015|Articles, Due Diligence, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments

Supervisor & Two Workers Admit Fall Protection Violations
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Supervisor & Two Workers Admit Fall Protection Violations

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Fall Protection, OHS Program, TOPIC

Supervisor & Two Workers Admit Fall Protection Violations

Three employees of H&L Framing (2006) Contractors Ltd. pleaded guilty

By vickyp|2015-11-02T00:00:00-08:00November 2, 2015|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Fall Protection, OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

Pulp Mill Fined $250,000 for Effluent Violations
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Pulp Mill Fined $250,000 for Effluent Violations

Environmental, OHS Program, TOPIC

Pulp Mill Fined $250,000 for Effluent Violations

A pulp mill converts wood into pulp using a kraft

By vickyp|2015-11-02T00:00:00-08:00November 2, 2015|Environmental, OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

Group Failed to Prove Wind Farm Would Cause Harm
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Group Failed to Prove Wind Farm Would Cause Harm

Environmental, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC

Group Failed to Prove Wind Farm Would Cause Harm

The government issued an approval for the construction of a

By vickyp|2015-11-02T00:00:00-08:00November 2, 2015|Environmental, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC|0 Comments

Employer Didn’t Have an OHS Duty to Respond to Public Statements
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Employer Didn’t Have an OHS Duty to Respond to Public Statements

Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC, Workplace Stress

Employer Didn’t Have an OHS Duty to Respond to Public Statements

A correctional officer and his lawyer made public statements regarding

By vickyp|2015-11-02T00:00:00-08:00November 2, 2015|Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC, Workplace Stress|0 Comments

Oct. 21: Construction Worker Dies after Being Pinned by Compactor
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Oct. 21: Construction Worker Dies after Being Pinned by Compactor

Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Saskatchewan, TOPIC

Oct. 21: Construction Worker Dies after Being Pinned by Compactor

A 49-year-old construction worker was operating a compactor at a

By vickyp|2015-11-02T00:00:00-08:00November 2, 2015|Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Saskatchewan, TOPIC|0 Comments

10 Ergonomics Safety Tips for Workers Who Drive a Lot on the Job
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10 Ergonomics Safety Tips for Workers Who Drive a Lot on the Job

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10 Ergonomics Safety Tips for Workers Who Drive a Lot on the Job

Workers who drive for long periods of time are at risk of developing MSIs such as chronic neck and back pain. So here are 10 safety tips for such workers.

By vickyp|2015-10-29T00:00:00-07:00October 29, 2015|Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments

Dealing with Contractors: A Look at Recent Cases
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Dealing with Contractors: A Look at Recent Cases

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Dealing with Contractors: A Look at Recent Cases

Title: Dealing with Contractors: A Look at Recent Cases Date:

By vickyp|2024-10-29T11:19:01-07:00October 28, 2015|Contractors, Due Diligence, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC, Webinars Recorded|0 Comments

WINNERS & LOSERS: When Can You Fire a Worker for Breaking a “Cardinal” Rule

Cardinal rules are safety rules that are so important violations of them aren't tolerated. So can an employer always fire workers who violate cardinal rules?