Lumber Company Fined $48,000 after Worker’s Arm Is Crushed
Workers were using an industrial saw machine that cuts round
OK to Fire Worker for Setting off Firecracker at Gas Bar
After work, a gas station worker set off a cherry
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: What the ‘Precautionary Principle’ Is and How It Affects You
A look at the first case in which the Supreme Court of Canada first endorsed the precautionary principle and relied on it to interpret an environmental law.
Take 8 Steps to Prevent Objects from Falling from Heights
Workers aren't the only ones who can fall from heights. The tools, materials, etc. they use can also fall and seriously injure or kill people below.
CONFINED SPACES: Take 5 Steps to Comply with the Ventilation Requirements GalleryCONFINED SPACES: Take 5 Steps to Comply with the Ventilation Requirements
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Northwest Territories, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training
CONFINED SPACES: Take 5 Steps to Comply with the Ventilation Requirements
One of the dangers posed by confined spaces is a hazardous atmosphere. In that case, proper ventilation may be required to protect workers in such spaces.
Recent Case Is a Reminder of Possible Liability at Company-Sponsored Events GalleryRecent Case Is a Reminder of Possible Liability at Company-Sponsored Events
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, Québec, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Recent Case Is a Reminder of Possible Liability at Company-Sponsored Events
If someone behaves badly at a company party, BBQ or other social event, especially if there's alcohol, the company could be liable for this bad behaviour.
Refusal to Drive Truck Without Backup Camera Wasn’t Insubordination
A city worker operated a recycling truck. Its backup camera
Failing to Report Spills Results in $30,000 in Fines for Campground & Manager
A campground had an MOE approval for an on-site sewage
Two Site Superintendents & Company Fined $133,000 for Incident at Garage
A construction company was hired to perform work at a
OK to Fire Snowplow Operator for Causing Two Accidents Within Weeks GalleryOK to Fire Snowplow Operator for Causing Two Accidents Within Weeks
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
OK to Fire Snowplow Operator for Causing Two Accidents Within Weeks
A seasonal snowplow operator had an accident that ended in
Take 10 Steps if a Worker’s Limb Is Amputated on the Job
If a worker loses a hand, finger, foot or other limb in the workplace, quick and appropriate action may make reattachment possible or even save a life.
Traps to Avoid: Closing Down a Facility Without an Environmental Assessment
Don't assume that environmental assessments are needed only for new facilities and activities. They may also be required when closing a facility.
Do’s & Don’ts: Follow Recommendations in MSDSs/SDSs
Ignoring the safety recommendations in a product's MSDS can endanger workers and result in an OHS violation. That's what happened to an Ontario manufacturer.
Study Finds Shift Workers More Likely to Have Weight & Sleep Issues
Read about a recent study that found that shift workers are more likely to be overweight and have sleep issues, which may impact their health and safety.