Worker’s Serious Head Injury Results in OHS Charges Against Shipbuilder
At a shipyard, a wire-rope loop attached to a ship's
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Violating Environmental Orders Can Result in Jail Time GalleryBRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Violating Environmental Orders Can Result in Jail Time
Alberta, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, First Aid, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Violating Environmental Orders Can Result in Jail Time
If a company violates an environmental order, the government may go after not only the company but also senior management, which could result in jail time.
Letting Workers Nap on the Job Has Benefits, Says New Study
A new study says naps may help workers counteract impulsive behaviour, boost tolerance for frustration, and improve workplace safety and production.
Lessons from the Recent Chinese Warehouse Explosions
Explosions and fires at a warehouse in Tianjin, China have resulted in the deaths of at least 114 people and raised many workplace safety questions.
9 Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Workplace Gallery9 Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Workplace
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Housekeeping/Hygiene, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
9 Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Workplace
The injuries that can be caused by slips, trips or falls may seem minor but can have a big impact on workers and the workplace. Here are 9 tips to prevent them.
Worker’s Refusal Was Justified as Using Hands, Not Wands, Was a Danger
A worker for a rail company refused to work because
Worker’s Hand Injury While Repairing Machine Results in $75,000 Fine
A worker was repairing a napkin-folding machine. He tested it
Manufacturer Fined $100,000 for Guarding Violation that Killed Temp
A temporary worker was removing plastic bottles from the end
Office Workers Should Stand for at Least Two Hours a Day, Says Study
Too much sitting exposes office workers to certain health hazards. That's why a new British study recommends they use standing desks for 2-4 hours a day.
DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Ignore Near Misses
Ignoring a near miss and failing to identify and address its causes can result in an actual safety incident?and liability for any underlying OHS violations.
Case Is a Reminder that Serious Safety Incidents Can Justify Worker’s Termination GalleryCase Is a Reminder that Serious Safety Incidents Can Justify Worker’s Termination
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Case Is a Reminder that Serious Safety Incidents Can Justify Worker’s Termination
If a worker's misconduct results in a serious safety incident, you may be justified in firing him--even if no one is hurt or killed.
Criminal Charges in Gruesome California Fatality End in $6 Million Settlement GalleryCriminal Charges in Gruesome California Fatality End in $6 Million Settlement
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Lockout Tagout, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training
Criminal Charges in Gruesome California Fatality End in $6 Million Settlement
Criminal charges in California against a tuna company in a worker's awful death were just settled for $6 million. Two company employees also pleaded guilty.
Employer Fined $25,550 after Worker Is Run over by a Forklift
A work crew was dismantling a building using a forklift
Lumber Company Fined $48,000 after Worker’s Arm Is Crushed
Workers were using an industrial saw machine that cuts round