Poor Safety Culture Blamed for New York Train Crashes
It seems like poor safety cultures are a big problem in the railroad industry in both Canada and the US. Read the findings of a report on Metro-North.
New Canadian Study Explores Impact of Domestic Violence on the Workplace
A recent survey from the Canadian Labour Congress examined the impact of domestic violence on workplaces in Canada. Here are its key findings.
DOS & DON’TS: Do Select ‘Competent’ People to Be Supervisors GalleryDOS & DON’TS: Do Select ‘Competent’ People to Be Supervisors
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Leadership & Communications, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training
DOS & DON’TS: Do Select ‘Competent’ People to Be Supervisors
If you put a worker in a supervisory position when he?s not competent under the law to fill that position, you endanger the workers being supervised by him.
Tips for Safely Decorating the Workplace for the Holidays GalleryTips for Safely Decorating the Workplace for the Holidays
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Tips for Safely Decorating the Workplace for the Holidays
Holiday decorations should create higher morale in the workplace?not safety hazards. So here are some workplace holiday decorating safety tips.
Can Work Be Safe, When Home Isn’t?
Read the results of a recent Canadian survey on domestic violence and the workplace.
Firefighter’s Heart Attack after False Alarm Covered by Workers’ Comp
A firefighter suffered a heart attack within 24 hours of
Employer Fined $40,000 for Worker’s Fatal Fall from Elevated Conveyor Belt
A worker died after falling approximately 15 feet off an
Request for Particulars in Electrocution Case Denied
After a worker was electrocuted, his employer was charged with
Caterer Fined $58,000 after Worker’s Fingers Are Amputated
A worker for a catering company was performing seasonal maintenance
Tipping over of Wheeled Scaffolding Costs Employer $60,000
Two workers were installing fascia and soffits on a building
Appeals Court Upholds Acquittal on Two OHS Charges But Convicts on Third
A worker was in a water intake tunnel when a
Contractor Convicted of OHS Offences in Young Worker’s Fall from Roof GalleryContractor Convicted of OHS Offences in Young Worker’s Fall from Roof
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training
Contractor Convicted of OHS Offences in Young Worker’s Fall from Roof
A man hired a contractor to frame the walls and
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Misconduct in Appealing Environmental Orders Can Be Costly GalleryBRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Misconduct in Appealing Environmental Orders Can Be Costly
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Fall Protection, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Misconduct in Appealing Environmental Orders Can Be Costly
As a recent case shows, companies that engage in misconduct while appealing environmental orders may be forced to pay the costs of the other parties.
Use New Guide to Implement Psychological Health & Safety Standard
A new guide from the MHCC will help you implement a psychological health and safety management system based on CSA Z1003 in your workplace.