Open-Concept Offices May Not Be Good for Workers? Health
Open-concept offices may encourage workers to share more than just ideas with their co-workers.
Risk Alert: Surviving the Cold
This risk alert from WorkSafeNB contains tips on how workers can work safely in cold environments.
Amputation of Worker’s Fingers Results in $35,000 Fine
A worker was trimming metal bars using an eccentric punch
Employer Fined $30,000 for Violations Seen by MOL Inspector
An MOL inspector went to an industrial workplace to follow
Employer Didn’t Have to Pay Worker Fired for Wilful Misconduct
After a safety incident, an employer called a mandatory safety
Trial Court Didn’t Adequately Explain Reasons for OHS Convictions
While a worker was trying to fix a malfunctioning device,
Mine’s Random Use of Drug Sniffing Dogs Violated Workers’ Privacy
A union challenged a random drug search process using drug
Contractor and Agriculture Branch Fined for Fatal Wild Horse Incident
A contractor, who'd been hired to capture wild horses by
US Charges Company Executives in West Virginia Chemical Spill
In a rare indictment against senior management, US officials charged former owners and executives of environmental offences for a major chemical spill.
ON Court Says Crown Can’t Use General Duty Clause to Expand Safety Requirements GalleryON Court Says Crown Can’t Use General Duty Clause to Expand Safety Requirements
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ON Court Says Crown Can’t Use General Duty Clause to Expand Safety Requirements
The government may see general duty clause violations as catch-alls when charging defendants, but an Ontario court just limited their use of this clause.
Carbon Monoxide Handout
Give workers this handout as a supplement to a safety or toolbox talk on carbon monoxide and its dangers.
60% of Workplaces Have Been Subjected to a Safety Inspection
Based on our poll, most workplaces have had safety inspections. Given how common they are, it's critical that you know how to handle inspections properly.
Charges Against Plant Based on Falling Car Seats Dismissed
Within four months, two car seats fell forward while on
Construction Company Fined $4,900 for Power Line Incident
A construction company worker was seriously hurt after touching a