Written Warning Proper Discipline for Failing to Wear Seatbelt
A company's safety rules required workers to wear seatbelts in
Request for Coverage of Medical Marijuana Was Properly Denied
Due to a workplace incident, a worker suffered chronic back
Employer Fined $16,800 for Failing to Report Worker’s Fall
A worker texturing the ceiling of a two-story house fell
THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD, Part 2: Four Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases GalleryTHE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD, Part 2: Four Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
Back Safety, Contractors, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Ergonomics, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD, Part 2: Four Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
Here in Part 2 of the ECI Scorecard, we?ve extracted four lessons that you can learn from these cases and apply to your own EHS program.
ALERT: Final Regulations to Implement the GHS in Canada Published
GHS is finally coming to Canada in the form of WHMIS 2015. Here's an overview of the new Hazardous Products Regulations and their impact on employers.
Case Illustrates Factors Used to Determine Appropriate Discipline for Safety Infractions GalleryCase Illustrates Factors Used to Determine Appropriate Discipline for Safety Infractions
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation
Case Illustrates Factors Used to Determine Appropriate Discipline for Safety Infractions
Tempted to fire workers who violate safety rules to build a strong safety culture? Instead, balance discipline with fairness by considering certain factors.
Report Says Cultural Shifts Could Improve Safety at Oil Sands Sites GalleryReport Says Cultural Shifts Could Improve Safety at Oil Sands Sites
Alberta, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
Report Says Cultural Shifts Could Improve Safety at Oil Sands Sites
A recent report on safety at oil sands sites argues that building and living a safety culture and analyzing safety data can improve safety at these sites.
Death of Young Worker Erecting Wedding Tent Results in $100,000 Fine
A crew of six workers was sent to set up
Manufacturer Fined $170,000 for Worker’s Death
A worker at a manufacturing facility was called to troubleshoot
Supervisor and Employer Fined in Worker’s Fall from Roof
A worker was seriously injured after he went onto a
ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS: A Look at Sentencing Factors Applied in an Actual Case
Here?s a look at a case from Alberta that illustrates how courts balance these factors in imposing a sentence on a company for an environmental violation.
Super Bowl Safety Ad Gets Negative Response
Nationwide's ad during the Super Bowl was intended to promote children's safety but instead sparked controversy. But shock may be needed to get people to take safety seriously.
MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: 5 Ergonomics Mistakes to Avoid GalleryMANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: 5 Ergonomics Mistakes to Avoid
Back Safety, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: 5 Ergonomics Mistakes to Avoid
Learn about five mistakes that companies make in managing workplace ergonomics and how you can avoid the same missteps.
How to Remove the Stigma of Mental Health in Your Workplace
Many workers are impacted by mental health issues and stress. But stigma may prevent them from seeking help. Here's how you can help remove this stigma.