April 9: Discipline for Safety Violations: Lessons for Employers from the Cases
Safety-conscious employers discipline their workers for safety violations. But discipline
Discipline for Safety Violations: Lessons for Employers from the Cases
Safety-conscious employers discipline their workers for safety violations. But discipline
Class Action as to Nova Scotia Tar Ponds Contamination Overturned
Although more people claiming to be the victims of environmental incidents are suing as class actions, the courts aren't so receptive to these attempts.
MSU Study Finds People Are Poor Hand Washers
Although hand washing is an easy way to prevent the spread of diseases such as the flu, a study found most people don't do it properly--if they do it at all.
Corporate Responsibility Reports Are Now Standard Business Practice
If your company doesn't publish corporate responsibility reports on its safety, environmental and other initiatives, it may find itself left behind.
Employer Penalized $5,000 for Supervisor’s Fall from Roof
A supervisor fell from a roof being installed on a
Termination for Shelter Receptionist’s Sleeping on the Job Was Excessive
A receptionist for a homeless shelter was fired for sleeping
OHS Consultant Loses Reprisal Claim
An OHS consultant who worked for a health and safety
Trench Violations Cost City $8,000 in Fines
During an OHS inspection at a construction site, a worker
Feb. 28 Is International RSI Awareness Day GalleryFeb. 28 Is International RSI Awareness Day
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
Feb. 28 Is International RSI Awareness Day
Feb. 28 is International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day. RSIs, also called musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), are one of the most common workplace injuries.
NEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations GalleryNEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Federal, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC
NEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations
If your company has a project that could harm fish, you need to know about these new regulations and whether your project needs authorization.
Raise Awareness of Workplace Bullying on Pink Shirt Day GalleryRaise Awareness of Workplace Bullying on Pink Shirt Day
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workplace Violence
Raise Awareness of Workplace Bullying on Pink Shirt Day
Feb. 26 is Pink Shirt Day, on which Canadians are encouraged to wear something pink to show that we won?t tolerate bullying anywhere, including at work.
TRAPS TO AVOID: Failing to Properly Supervise Contractors
You must properly supervise all contractors. If you don?t and a contractor commits a safety offence, you could be held liable.
Safety Handout on Securing Loads
Adapt this safety handout and give it to workers to supplement a toolbox talk on how to properly secure loads to vehicles.