Company Fined $70,000 for Temporary Worker’s Amputated Foot
Two workers, one from a temp agency, and a supervisor
Pinning of Mine Worker by Haulage Car Results in $100,000 Fine
Mine workers were loading haulage cars using a diesel scoop
Toronto Incident Shows Potential for Violence when Firing a Worker
A worker who's just been fired can respond violently. For example, a Toronto man is on trial now for stabbing four people after he was fired.
COMPLIANCE 101: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers Handling Materials GalleryCOMPLIANCE 101: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers Handling Materials
Alberta, Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Contractors, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Ergonomics, Federal, First Aid, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Materials Handling, Newfoundland and Labrador, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Working Alone, Workplace Stress
COMPLIANCE 101: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers Handling Materials
Both manual and mechanical materials handling can endanger workers. So take 5 steps to comply with OHS requirements and protect workers when handling materials.
Third Report on Exposure of Canadians to Environmental Chemicals Released GalleryThird Report on Exposure of Canadians to Environmental Chemicals Released
Drugs & Alcohol, Environmental, Federal, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC
Third Report on Exposure of Canadians to Environmental Chemicals Released
Health Canada just released its 3rd report of data on the exposure of Canadians to environmental chemicals, such as mercury, and VOCs, such as benzene.
Results of EU-OSHA Survey on OHS Management Released
EU-OSHA just released the results of a survey of almost 50,000 enterprises on OSH management and workplace risks. Here are some of its key findings.
Employer Didn’t Have to Rehire Seasonal Employee Who Wasn’t Bilingual
An employer didn't offer a seasonal employee with seniority employment
Too Intrusive to Require Nurse to Submit to IME Before Returning to Work
A registered nurse injured her neck and shoulder. After being
Project Manager Convicted of Criminal Negligence in Christmas Eve Scaffolding Collapse GalleryProject Manager Convicted of Criminal Negligence in Christmas Eve Scaffolding Collapse
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC
Project Manager Convicted of Criminal Negligence in Christmas Eve Scaffolding Collapse
The collapse of a swing stage in 2009 resulted in the deaths of 4 workers. A court just convicted the project manager of criminal negligence for this incident.
The Return to Work Do’s & Don’ts GalleryThe Return to Work Do’s & Don’ts
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Communications, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Québec, Return-To-Work, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Webinars Recorded, Workers' Compensation
The Return to Work Do’s & Don’ts
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Worker Charged with Murder in Stabbing Deaths at Alberta Work Camp
A worker was just charged with murder for stabbing two people to death at an Alberta work camp. Learn how to protect workers in such remote locations.
Make Sure You Protect Your Workers Overseas
An employer's duty to protect the health and safety of its workers doesn't end at the Canadian border. You must also protect workers when they're overseas.
Two Companies, Director, and Manager Fined for Environmental Violations
A company operated a non-hazardous waste transfer and processing facility
IPC Permits Video Surveillance on City Buses with Conditions
A city bus driver filed a complaint with the Information