Worker Injured Getting Lunch From Her Car Not Acting in Scope of Employment
A security guard walked across a parking lot next to
Order to Provide Training for Competency to Inspect Scaffolding Upheld
A worker fell from a scaffold and broke both heels.
Employer Fined $75,000 for Failing to Notify MOL of Workers’ Illnesses
While three workers were dismantling shielding canopies and other equipment
Fatal Wall Collapse Results in $100,000 Fine for Constructor
Four workers employed by a contractor were demolishing an interior
Shift Boss and Employer Fined after Blasting Operation Goes Wrong
During a blasting operation, the concussion from a blast knocked
Fixing Safety Problem after Incident Doesn’t Warrant Lower Fine Says ON Court GalleryFixing Safety Problem after Incident Doesn’t Warrant Lower Fine Says ON Court
Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC
Fixing Safety Problem after Incident Doesn’t Warrant Lower Fine Says ON Court
If a safety violation results in an incident, you should take steps to fix the violation. But don't expect your post-incident compliance efforts to get you a lesser fine for that violation.
WINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders GalleryWINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders
Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, JURISDICTION, Newfoundland and Labrador, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC
WINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders
Here are two cases in which courts had to decide whether the government can make bankrupt companies spend money to comply with remediation orders before they pay their creditors.
Overhead Crane Lift Calculation Form
Require the operators of lifting devices to use this form to calculate the weight of a lift by an overhead crane.
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: 7 Key Elements of the Lifting Device Requirements GalleryMACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: 7 Key Elements of the Lifting Device Requirements
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: 7 Key Elements of the Lifting Device Requirements
We explain the seven key elements of the OHS requirements for lifting devices and what you need to do to comply with them.
Study Says In-Person Reinforcement of Training Increases Its Effectiveness
A new study from IWH researchers found that in-person ?enhanced training? that reinforced safety training improved its effectiveness for workers and supervisors.
9 Key Conclusions from New Study on Health & Safety of Women on the Job Gallery9 Key Conclusions from New Study on Health & Safety of Women on the Job
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Ergonomics, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, OHS Program, TOPIC, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence
9 Key Conclusions from New Study on Health & Safety of Women on the Job
Although workers of both sexes face OHS risks, female workers may be more vulnerable to some hazards. Here's a look at a new study on the state of women?s health and safety on the job in Europe.
OK to Fire Mining Worker for Endangering Safety of Truck Drivers
A mining supervisor told the worker in charge of the
Fishing Company Faces OHS Violations for Worker’s Death
While the fishing vessel Katsheshuk II was on route from
Failure to Comply with OHS Orders Costs Sports Bar $110,000
An MOL inspector issued various orders to a sports bar/restaurant