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Hiding Behind A Screen: Ontario Recognizes A New Cause Of Action For Internet Harassment

In re-examining the balance of freedom of speech and the

By |2021-02-22T16:01:00-08:00February 22, 2021|Articles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Communications, Contributor, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, TOOLS, TOPIC, Workplace Violence|0 Comments
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Discrimination And Retaliation

Discrimination And Retaliation: Employee Terminated After Complaining About Inappropriate Comments

By |2021-02-19T15:54:00-08:00February 19, 2021|Articles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Contributor, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC, Workplace Violence|0 Comments
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Patient Care Service/Unit Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

This Template and appendices are provided to assist in the

By |2021-02-18T23:06:00-08:00February 18, 2021|Emergency Preparedness, Forms, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments
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Community Planning Framework for Healthcare Preparedness

A major concern for the healthcare community during a wide-scale,

By |2021-02-18T23:02:00-08:00February 18, 2021|Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Industry Challenges, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, Special Reports, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments
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Hospital Emergency Response Checklist

An all-hazards tool for hospital administrators and emergency managers. Hospitals

By |2021-02-18T22:57:00-08:00February 18, 2021|Checklists, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments
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Employee Privacy And Disciplinary Actions

Employers should have strong privacy management programs in place and

By |2021-02-11T15:51:00-08:00February 11, 2021|Articles, Communications, Contributor, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments
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The Tort Of Internet Harassment: A New Tort With An Extraordinary Remedy

In a landmark decision in Caplan v. Atas, 2021 ONSC

By |2021-02-10T23:55:00-08:00February 10, 2021|Articles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Contributor, Laws & Announcements, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC, Workplace Violence|0 Comments
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Hearing Conservation – Compliance Game Plan

The 12 things you must do to protect workers from

By |2024-02-07T10:04:07-08:00February 5, 2021|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Compliance Game Plans, Federal, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Yukon|0 Comments
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Delay in Reporting Work Injury Nearly Costs Worker His Workers Comp Benefits

On Sept. 4, a truck driver in a stone quarry

By |2024-02-07T10:04:16-08:00February 4, 2021|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Québec, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|Comments Off on Delay in Reporting Work Injury Nearly Costs Worker His Workers Comp Benefits
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Aircraft Manufacturer Fined $60,000 for Failing to Ensure Safe Lifting

Aircraft plant workers using a single-sling choker hitch to move

By |2021-02-04T18:46:00-08:00February 4, 2021|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Materials Handling, Ontario, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off on Aircraft Manufacturer Fined $60,000 for Failing to Ensure Safe Lifting
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Potential of Damage to Reputation Not Just Cause to Fire Cop for Off-Duty Assault

A Toronto Police Services parking officer was charged with assaulting

By |2021-02-04T18:39:00-08:00February 4, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOOLS, TOPIC, Workplace Violence|Comments Off on Potential of Damage to Reputation Not Just Cause to Fire Cop for Off-Duty Assault
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Court Refuses to Give Employer Blank Cheque to Discipline for OHS Infractions

After her fourth safety violation, the City of Halifax decided

By |2021-02-04T18:37:00-08:00February 4, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, JURISDICTION, Nova Scotia, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off on Court Refuses to Give Employer Blank Cheque to Discipline for OHS Infractions
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Fall Protection Violation Leads to Fatality and $125,000 Fine

A worker not wearing fall protection while repairing a ventilation

By |2021-02-04T18:25:00-08:00February 4, 2021|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Fall Protection, JURISDICTION, New Brunswick, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off on Fall Protection Violation Leads to Fatality and $125,000 Fine
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