IWH Study on MSIs in Ontario
Work-related MSIs are declining in Ontario, according to a study by the Institute for Work & Health recently published by the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Protecting Workers from Ebola & Other Infectious Diseases GalleryProtecting Workers from Ebola & Other Infectious Diseases
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Housekeeping/Hygiene, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
Protecting Workers from Ebola & Other Infectious Diseases
Learn where you can go for more information on Ebola and safety measures to protect workers from it and other infectious diseases.
No Cause to Fire Worker for ‘Cardinal Violation’ in These Circumstances
At an oilseed processing facility, canola meal pellets were stored
Employer Fined $25,000 for Hoisting Failure
A worker sustained lacerations and contusions to the head and
Window Manufacturer Fined $50,000 for Amputation of Part of Worker’s Finger
A worker was using a punch press at a window
Guarding Violation Results in $65,000 Fine
A worker was using a machine that winds paper onto
Oct. 16 Is Shake Out BC Day-Time to Think about Earthquake Preparedness
If you're in BC or another part of Canada vulnerable to earthquakes, today's a good day to review your preparedness & response measures for this disaster.
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Follow Environmental Work Plans Submitted to the Government
If you stray beyond the confines of an environmental work plan, you could face liability?especially if you impact the environment as a result.
THE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases GalleryTHE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases
Alberta, Back Safety, Contractors, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Due Diligence, Electrical, Environmental, Fall Protection, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Scorecards, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Workers' Compensation, Working Alone, Yukon
THE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases
Due diligence is more than a defense to OHS violations—it’s
OK to Fire Supervisor for Spreading Rumors Employer Bribed MOL Inspector GalleryOK to Fire Supervisor for Spreading Rumors Employer Bribed MOL Inspector
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training
OK to Fire Supervisor for Spreading Rumors Employer Bribed MOL Inspector
What should you do if you don't think your employer is taking your complaints seriously? Well, don't spread rumors it's bribing safety inspectors!
October Is Healthy Workplace Month in Canada
October is Healthy Workplace Month. So take this opportunity to promote healthy activities and diet in your workplace.
Axle Box Wasn’t a ‘Confined Space’ under Collective Agreement
A union argued that an axle box of a truck
Sole Proprietor Fined $15,000 after Worker Dies in Fall
Workers were laying shingles on the second-storey roof of a
Amputation of Worker’s Arm Costs Employer $60,000
A worker was adjusting a feeder belt on a soil