Time to Ensure Outside Workers Are Adequately Protected from Ticks
Ticks are most active in the summer. And tick bites can spread Lyme disease. So if your workers work outside, ensure that they're protected from tick bites.
What’s the Cost of Injury in Canada?
According to a new report, if the current course continues, by 2035, preventable injuries will cost Canadians $75 billion and 26,390 lives.
Government Fined $100,000 for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
Government workers were exposed to asbestos at the Prince of
Property Owner Fined $50,000 for Elevator Incident
A team of workers from an elevator maintenance company was
Worker’s Fractured Leg Results in $70,000 Fine
A carpenter and a co-worker were trying to position a
$80,000 Fine Imposed on Manufacturer after Worker Is Burned
A worker at a manufacturing plant was assigned to troubleshoot
Safety Concerns Didn’t Justify Blanket Criminal Background Check Policy
A union challenged a hospital's policy of conducting criminal background
Federal and Ontario GHG Reduction Targets for 2030 Announced
Both the federal and Ontario governments recently announced targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Here's a look at their goals.
PPE: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Safety Headwear GalleryPPE: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Safety Headwear
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PPE: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Safety Headwear
Here?s a look at the requirements for safety headwear in the OHS regulations and the steps you should take to comply with them and protect workers' heads.
Laser Safety Toolbox Talk Handout
Give this handout to workers to educate them on the types of lasers, the hazards these devices can pose and the steps they can take to protect themselves.
Supervisors: Encourage Young Workers to Speak up About Safety
A new study found that supervisors can help protect young workers by being genuinely interested in hearing about their ideas for how to improve safety.
Roofing Company Fined $65,000 for Fall Protection Offences
Roofing workers was disposing of old roofing material debris over
$90,000 Fine Imposed on Cattle Company in Worker’s Death
Cattle farm workers saw a problem with a water bowl
Utility Fined $120,000 for Worker’s Electrocution
A utility worker was performing repair work to a downed