Fishing Company Pleads Guilty in Worker’s Fatal Crushing
Two workers on a fishing vessel were sent to clean
Workers and Roofing Company Fined for Fall Protection Violations
Inspections of construction sites resulted in fines for fall protection
Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture GalleryFinal Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Québec, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture
The TSB's final report on this fatal train derailment blames, among other things, the rail company's poor safety culture. Here's a look at its findings.
SUSTAINABILITY: Take 5 Steps to Make Your Product Packaging More Sustainable GallerySUSTAINABILITY: Take 5 Steps to Make Your Product Packaging More Sustainable
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Environmental, Federal, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
SUSTAINABILITY: Take 5 Steps to Make Your Product Packaging More Sustainable
Here's a look at the 5 steps the CCME's Canadian Code of Preferred Packaging Practices recommends taking to help reduce the waste associated product packaging.
Preferred Packaging Practices Questionnaire
Use this questionnaire from the Code evaluate options to minimize the impact of your packaging on the environment.
TSB’s Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Derailment
The Transportation Safety Board released its final report and a summary on its investigation into the train derailment at Lac-Mgantic, QC.
DO’S & DON’TS: Do Follow Manufacturers’ Instructions for Equipment
Complying with the manufacturer's instructions for your machinery and equipment is just as crucial as complying with the OHS laws.
Research on Predicting Workplace Injuries Reveals 4 “Safety Truths” GalleryResearch on Predicting Workplace Injuries Reveals 4 “Safety Truths”
Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOPIC
Research on Predicting Workplace Injuries Reveals 4 “Safety Truths”
A study has shown that you can predict safety incidents and injuries with effective safety inspections. Learn about this study and its four safety truths.
How Often Should You Conduct Safety Training?
Some employers provide safety training weekly or monthly, while others only do it annually. How often do you provide safety training for workers?
Employer Failed to Supervise Workers Operating Its Leased Crane
An employer supplied a crane, along with an operator and
Failing to Guard Conveyor Belt Pinch Point Results in $20,000 Fine
A worker's hand got caught in a pinch point while
Dismissed Worker Didn’t Follow Proper Procedure for Raising Safety Concerns GalleryDismissed Worker Didn’t Follow Proper Procedure for Raising Safety Concerns
Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Nova Scotia, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC
Dismissed Worker Didn’t Follow Proper Procedure for Raising Safety Concerns
A worker claimed that he was fired for raising safety
Manufacturer Fined $65,000 for Machine Guarding Violation
A worker was performing a task on a machine enclosed
Apprentice’s Fatal Fall Results in $70,000 Fine for HVAC Company
A supervisor and an apprentice prepared to repair a home's