Mixed Decision on Rail Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy
A union challenged various aspects of a rail company's drug
Worker’s Knee, Ankle and Back Pain Tied to Working on Concrete Floors
A worker filed a workers' comp claim, alleging that the
Administrative Penalties Imposed for Non-Compliance with Orders
The government imposed administrative penalties on two companies for failing
Manufacturer Fined $20,000 for Failing to Report Broken Leg
A worker for a manufacturer was stacking parts onto a
Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges GalleryViolent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Newfoundland and Labrador, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Workplace Violence
Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges
Lawyer Jamie Jurczak discusses two recent cases that show that workplace violence has ramifications beyond just the duties imposed on employers in the OHS laws.
Slips and Trips Prevention Campaign Launched in Europe
Slips and trips are just as much of a safety hazard in Europe as they are in Canada. So EU-OSHA just launched a campaign to prevent same level slips and trips.
Participate in National Survey on Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Despite some infamous cases, there?s a lack of data about the scope of domestic violence on Canadian workers and workplaces. So researchers are conducting a survey on the impact of such violence on workers and workplaces in Canada.
Worker’s Firing for Carelessness Justified Given Prior Record
A pit utility worker at a mine was responsible for
Engineer Facing Criminal Negligence Charges in Fatal Mall Collapse
Part of a mall caved in, killing two women. As
Supervisor and Roofing Company Fined for Safety Violations
As a result of an inspection by an OHS officer
Workers Injured in Refinery Explosion Sue over Safety Claims
Four workers injured in an explosion at the Co-op Refineries
Two Companies & Supervisor Convicted in Tire Shop Fatality
An oil company took its truck to a tire shop
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: 5 Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace GalleryWORKPLACE VIOLENCE: 5 Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: 5 Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Canadian workplace violence expert Glenn French explains how to properly address domestic violence and protect everyone in the workplace.
Take 7 Steps to ID Safer Workplace Chemicals GalleryTake 7 Steps to ID Safer Workplace Chemicals
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC, Training, WHMIS
Take 7 Steps to ID Safer Workplace Chemicals
OSHA published a guide to replacing dangerous chemicals in your workplace with safer alternatives. Here's a look at the 7 step process it recommends.