vickyp, Author at OHS Insider

Government Could Be Liable for Undue Delay in Environmental Assessment Process
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Government Could Be Liable for Undue Delay in Environmental Assessment Process

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Fall Protection, Federal, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC

Government Could Be Liable for Undue Delay in Environmental Assessment Process

A court in BC has ruled that a case against the federal government over costly delays in the environmental authorization process could go forward.

By vickyp|2015-05-07T00:00:00-07:00May 7, 2015|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Fall Protection, Federal, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC|0 Comments

What Makes an Injury Result in Lost Time?
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What Makes an Injury Result in Lost Time?

Cold Stress, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, Return-To-Work, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation

What Makes an Injury Result in Lost Time?

An IWH study found that a job?s physical demands and the workers? comp premiums paid by the employer play a role in whether an injury results in lost time.

By vickyp|2015-05-06T00:00:00-07:00May 6, 2015|Cold Stress, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, Return-To-Work, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments

Two Companies & Two Individuals Face Criminal Negligence Charges in BC
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Two Companies & Two Individuals Face Criminal Negligence Charges in BC

Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training

Two Companies & Two Individuals Face Criminal Negligence Charges in BC

What appears to be the first criminal negligence charges related to a workplace fatality in BC were just filed against two individuals and two companies.

By vickyp|2015-05-05T00:00:00-07:00May 5, 2015|Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training|0 Comments

Two Companies & Owner Charged in Worker’s Fatal Fall
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Two Companies & Owner Charged in Worker’s Fatal Fall

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Fall Protection, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, TOPIC

Two Companies & Owner Charged in Worker’s Fatal Fall

A worker was working on the roof of a four-storey

By vickyp|2015-05-04T00:00:00-07:00May 4, 2015|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Fall Protection, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

Lack of Formal OHS Program & Written Policies Results in Safety Conviction
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Lack of Formal OHS Program & Written Policies Results in Safety Conviction

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Electrical, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOPIC, Training

Lack of Formal OHS Program & Written Policies Results in Safety Conviction

An electrician was electrocuted while installing electrical service for a

By vickyp|2015-05-04T00:00:00-07:00May 4, 2015|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Electrical, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOPIC, Training|0 Comments

Company Owner Convicted & Fined $19,000 for Impeding MOL Investigation
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Company Owner Convicted & Fined $19,000 for Impeding MOL Investigation

Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC

Company Owner Convicted & Fined $19,000 for Impeding MOL Investigation

A residential construction project caught fire. To evade the flames

By vickyp|2015-05-04T00:00:00-07:00May 4, 2015|Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’
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Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’

Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workplace Violence

Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’

A 5'8' worker who didn't have the use of his

By vickyp|2024-01-16T19:17:14-08:00May 4, 2015|Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workplace Violence|0 Comments

Order to Mine to ?Chair the Cage? for Daily Inspections Upheld
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Order to Mine to ?Chair the Cage? for Daily Inspections Upheld

OHS Program, TOPIC

Order to Mine to ?Chair the Cage? for Daily Inspections Upheld

An MOL inspector ordered a mining company to 'chair the

By vickyp|2015-05-04T00:00:00-07:00May 4, 2015|OHS Program, TOPIC|0 Comments

CLIMATE CHANGE: How Climate Change Can Increase OHS Risks to Workers
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CLIMATE CHANGE: How Climate Change Can Increase OHS Risks to Workers

Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Heat Stress, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workplace Stress

CLIMATE CHANGE: How Climate Change Can Increase OHS Risks to Workers

Climate change may impact not only the environment but also the health and safety of workers. For example, more extreme weather events can endanger workers.

By vickyp|2024-03-11T08:22:00-07:00April 30, 2015|Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Heat Stress, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workplace Stress|0 Comments

Don’t Waste the Opportunity Presented by NAOSH Week
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Don’t Waste the Opportunity Presented by NAOSH Week

Emergency Preparedness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC

Don’t Waste the Opportunity Presented by NAOSH Week

NAOSH Week (May 3-9, 2015) is a great opportunity to really emphasize health and safety and make it a focus in your company for at least a few days.

By vickyp|2015-04-30T00:00:00-07:00April 30, 2015|Emergency Preparedness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC|0 Comments

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Properly Maintain Machinery & Equipment
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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Properly Maintain Machinery & Equipment

Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, PPE, Québec, TOPIC

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Properly Maintain Machinery & Equipment

Failing to properly maintain machinery and equipment can endanger workers and result in OHS violations--and even criminal negligence charges.

By vickyp|2024-02-07T11:56:25-08:00April 29, 2015|Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, PPE, Québec, TOPIC|0 Comments

Federal OHS Case Illustrates Two Important Due Diligence Principles
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Federal OHS Case Illustrates Two Important Due Diligence Principles

Back Safety, Cold Stress, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC

Federal OHS Case Illustrates Two Important Due Diligence Principles

A recent federal case shows that employers aren't responsible for unknown hazards and that good safety records can help you prove due diligence.

By vickyp|2015-04-29T00:00:00-07:00April 29, 2015|Back Safety, Cold Stress, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC|0 Comments

Behaviour Issues in the Workplace: the Investigation
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Behaviour Issues in the Workplace: the Investigation

Communications, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence

Behaviour Issues in the Workplace: the Investigation

Barbra Miller discusses the key elements of an investigation of claims of harassment, violence, etc., including choice of investigator and the process.