Use Shake Out BC Day to Assess Your Earthquake Preparedness
Oct. 15 is Shake Out BC Day, a day dedicated to earthquake preparedness. But all workplaces in areas vulnerable to earthquakes should also assess their preparedness.
THE INSIDER’S 11th DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Our Annual Look at Recent Due Diligence Cases GalleryTHE INSIDER’S 11th DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Our Annual Look at Recent Due Diligence Cases
Alberta, Back Safety, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cold Stress, Contractors, Due Diligence, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, Scorecards, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Workers' Compensation
THE INSIDER’S 11th DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Our Annual Look at Recent Due Diligence Cases
The Insider's Due Diligence Scorecard this year includes 14 cases from across Canada that involve the due diligence defence. Read about these cases here.
Is Your Organization a Healthy Workplace?
This Healthy Workplace Month, assess how healthy your workplace is by rating 10 statements. Then take steps to make improvements if necessary.
Poor Ergonomic Setup of Workspace Caused Worker’s Neck Strain
A worker claimed that he developed a neck strain due
Board Refuses to Suspend Order Requiring Hazard Assessment
A crew member on a scallop fishing vessel was seriously
Sept. 30: 58-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed by Road Grader
A 58-year-old woman with a walker was struck and killed
Failure to Address Extension Cord Tripping Hazard Results in $50,000 Fine
At a construction site, two temporary workers were assigned to
Oct. 8: Fuel Spill in Northern Qubec
The M/T Sarah Desgagns was transferring fuel to the community
Ontario Sets New Training Standards & Requirements for JHSC Members GalleryOntario Sets New Training Standards & Requirements for JHSC Members
Cold Stress, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Assessment, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
Ontario Sets New Training Standards & Requirements for JHSC Members
Ontario has updated the standards and requirements for certification training of JHSC members. Read about these updates and when they take effect.
Employer v. Contractor: The Manitoba Distinction GalleryEmployer v. Contractor: The Manitoba Distinction
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Federal, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
Employer v. Contractor: The Manitoba Distinction
OHS lawyer Jamie Jurczak discusses a key Manitoba case that addresses the safety duties of contractors v. those of employers.
Ask 9 Questions to Assess Whether Cold Temperatures Increase the Risk of MSIs GalleryAsk 9 Questions to Assess Whether Cold Temperatures Increase the Risk of MSIs
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cold Stress, Drugs & Alcohol, Ergonomics, Fatigue, Health & Wellness, Heat Stress, Hot Work / Welding, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Power Tools, TOPIC, Workplace Stress
Ask 9 Questions to Assess Whether Cold Temperatures Increase the Risk of MSIs
For Occupational Ergonomics Month, consider whether working in cold temperatures exposes your workers to an increased risk of developing MSIs.
Safety Culture Policy Statement
Adapt this safety culture policy statement for your company and ensure that it takes steps that reinforce and are consistent with the statement.
Australian Employer Fires Victim of Domestic Violence Instead of Protecting Her
Instead of protecting a female employee who was the victim of domestic violence at the hands of a male employee, an Australian company fired her.
Employer Did Do Enough to Protect Bus Driver from Second-Hand Smoke
A bus driver filed a complaint with the OHS Division,