Mine Drilling Company Penalized $50,000 for Worker’s Burns
A mine drilling company worker suffered severe burns to his
Crushing Death of Worker Costs Manufacturer $155,000
A worker performing maintenance on a metal mould at a
Reporter Lied about Job Restrictions Caused by Ankle Injury
A newspaper reporter suffered a serious ankle injury on assignment
Court Reduces Punitive Damage Awards for Former Wal-Mart Employee
A former Wal-Mart assistant manager sued the company and her
Bad Weather and Business Continuity Plans
Business continuity plans are critical for keeping operations going after floods, tornadoes and the like. So why don't more small businesses have them?
Three Mining Tragedies in Three Days Reinforce Hazards of this Industry
Three fatal incidents in coal mines around the world in 3 days. How much more proof of the dangers of this industry does government and industry need?
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health GalleryPSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health
Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Employee Wellness, Fatigue, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workplace Stress
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health
Here's a look at a recent study on the factors that contribute to the incidence of major mental health disorders in workers.
Stress Claim Tsunami? Tribunal Declares Stress Provisions of Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Unconstitutional GalleryStress Claim Tsunami? Tribunal Declares Stress Provisions of Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Unconstitutional
Alberta, British Columbia, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, Heat Stress, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress
Stress Claim Tsunami? Tribunal Declares Stress Provisions of Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Unconstitutional
A discussion of the impact of a recent ON workers' comp decision that treating mental conditions differently from physical injuries is unconstitutional.
Skin Cancer and Outdoor Work: A Guide for Employers
This guide from The Cancer Council Australia can help employers protect their workers from developing skin cancer.
Company and Worker Fined $94,000 for Serious Hand Injury
A worker was removing ice from a conveyor when his
Employer Fined $50,000 after Trailer Falls and Pins Worker
Two workers were changing a trailer's tires and bogie, the
Fatal AB Bear Attack Is a Reminder of Safety Hazards of Wildlife GalleryFatal AB Bear Attack Is a Reminder of Safety Hazards of Wildlife
Alberta, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Heat Stress, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Yukon
Fatal AB Bear Attack Is a Reminder of Safety Hazards of Wildlife
Bears aren't safety hazards for most workers but those in some industries can face this danger. So their employers must ensure they're properly protected.
Criminal Negligence Charges Laid in Tragic Lac-Mgantic Derailment in Qubec GalleryCriminal Negligence Charges Laid in Tragic Lac-Mgantic Derailment in Qubec
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Québec, Safety Management, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
Criminal Negligence Charges Laid in Tragic Lac-Mgantic Derailment in Qubec
Quebec officials have charged three individuals and the rail company with 47 counts of criminal negligence in last May's tragic derailment in Lac-Megantic.
Safety Pros Agree that Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims Is Very Common
A recent Manitoba study found workers' comp claim suppression was common in that province. And a poll of safety professionals seems to confirm the results.