Death of Young Worker in Fall Results in $90,000 Fine
Workers for a subcontractor were performing masonry work at a
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Financial Incapacity ≠ Due Diligence
You can't avoid complying with environmental laws or orders or prove due diligence by claiming financial problems.
New MHCC Report on Psychological Health and Safety
The MHCC has recently released a report on psychological health and safety in the workplace that follows up its Tracking the Perfect Storm report from 2013.
School District Didn’t Accommodate Caretaker Injured on the Job
A caretaker at a school dislocated her shoulder while cleaning
Fall Protection Violations Results in $1,600 Violation
A roofing company pleaded guilty to two OHS violations for
Office Manager Convicted of Filming Female Worker in Bathroom
An office manager hid an iPhone in a bathroom and
Explosion of Canister Results in $65,000 Fine for Manufacturer
Workers stored a material called cyclopentadiene in a stainless steel
Supervisor and Mining Company Fined $88,000 for Dangerous Backfill Procedure
Two mine workers were assigned to backfill a stope using
Death of Worker Collecting Recycling Results in $225,000 Fine
A worker from an employment agency was assigned to operate
Not Clear Probationary Worker Couldn’t Work Safely
A new worker was fired during his probationary period for
Study Projects Marked Increase in Use of Robots in Manufacturing
A study says the use of robots in manufacturing will dramatically increase. The good news is robots are getting safer for the human workers who work near them.
COMPLIANCE 101: 7 Key Elements of the Explosives Requirements GalleryCOMPLIANCE 101: 7 Key Elements of the Explosives Requirements
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COMPLIANCE 101: 7 Key Elements of the Explosives Requirements
The requirements in the OHS regulations on the handling, transport and use of explosives typically cover seven key areas. Here?s an overview of those areas.
NIOSH Study Looked at Safety & Health Risks Faced by Truck Drivers
A study by NIOSH found that long-haul truck drivers face many health risks, including obesity, diabetes and other health conditions.
Answer 9 Questions Before Letting Workers Clear Snow from Roofs
Plan ahead by thinking about what will be needed to safely remove snow from roofs or other elevated surfaces and answering these nine questions.