Workers Changing to/from Shift Work Face Highest Risks of Injury
We know that working nights or shift work increases the risk of injury. But a new study from the IWH found that moving to days doesn't decrease that risk.
Frostbite Risk and Control Chart
Use this chart to educate workers and supervisors on wind chill, its impact on the risk of frostbite and steps to take to avoid developing this condition.
Lift Trucks: How to Choose the Right Seat Belt Assembly
This guide from the IRSST will help companies select the right seat belts for their lift trucks.
Investigation Standard Imposed Unilaterally During Union JHSC Boycott Upheld GalleryInvestigation Standard Imposed Unilaterally During Union JHSC Boycott Upheld
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Investigation Standard Imposed Unilaterally During Union JHSC Boycott Upheld
Union members of a company's JHSC began boycotting committee meetings.
Company Fined $18,800 for Guarding & Supervision Violations
A worker was using a wire stripper machine to remove
Partial Amputation of Fingers Results in $50,050 Fine
A worker was trimming aluminum step covers using a hydraulic
BC Proposes New GHG Reporting Requirements & Emissions Targets for LNG
A proposed law would require liquefied natural gas facilities to report GHG emissions and keep them below a specified target. Here's an overview of Bill 2.
The Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases GalleryThe Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
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The Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
Part 1 of the Insider’s 10th annual Due Diligence Scorecard
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SAFETY COORDINATORS: How to Avoid Personal Liability for Safety Violations
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SAFETY COORDINATORS: How to Avoid Personal Liability for Safety Violations
Have OHS professionals ever been prosecuted for safety violations? Learn about two such cases and how you can avoid liability.
Nov. 5 is the 20th Annual Take Our Kids to Work Day
Take Our Kids to Work Day is a great opportunity to start emphasizing the importance of workplace safety with young people before they enter the workforce.
Highlights from Critical Report on Ontario Mall Collapse
A report on the collapse of a parking deck at an Ontario mall is very critical of various parties, especially the various mall owners. Read the highlights.
University Accommodated RA with Mice Allergy to Point of Undue Hardship
A research assistant at a university developed a severe allergy
Carpentry Company Fined $7,000 for Scaffolding Violation
After a worker fell from a scaffold, a carpentry company
MOL Inspector Arrested for Extortion
The Toronto Police Service received a call claiming that an