Workers’ Comp Law Bars Lawsuit for Damages Related to Workplace Abuse
An engineer claimed that he was subjected to systemic abuse,
Court Upholds Worker’s Murder Conviction for Shooting of Boss Who Fired Him
After a company fired a worker, he was escorted from
Worker’s Fatal Fall Through Stairwell Opening Costs Company $15,000
A worker at a residential construction project fell through a
Supervisor & Company Fined for Worker’s Serious Hand Injury
A worker's right hand was crushed when the press portion
Guarding Violation Costs Manufacturer $50,000
Paper threaded onto drying drums came apart. It had to
Employer Fined $115,000 for Suffocation of Worker by Wood Shavings
A worker was sent to a mill to collect wood
76% of Canadian Employers Plan to Increase Support for Wellness Programs
The good news: most organizations plan to increase their support for wellness programs over the next two years. The bad news: workers must start participating in these programs more.
Safety Talk: Safety Data Sheets in the Globally Harmonized System
Give this safety talk to workers to start getting them familiar with Safety Data Sheets, which will replace the MSDSs currently used under the WHMIS system.
Safety Talk: Can You Do the Chemical Splash Dash?
What?s At Stake? If a chemical splashed onto your skin or into your eye, could you get to a safety shower or eyewash station quickly? The time to consider that question is now, not when you are faced with an emergency. You need to know where this equipment is located, the shortest route to reach it and how to use it effectively.
Comfort, Joy and Peace of Mind: Tips on Reducing Employer Liability During Holiday Parties GalleryComfort, Joy and Peace of Mind: Tips on Reducing Employer Liability During Holiday Parties
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Comfort, Joy and Peace of Mind: Tips on Reducing Employer Liability During Holiday Parties
'Tis the season for company holiday parties and all the related safety and other liability risks. Use these tips from Heenan Blaikie to reduce your liability.
Ontario Releases Province’s First Integrated OHS Strategy
Ontario just released the province?s first integrated strategy to prevent injuries and improve the delivery of workplace health and safety. Here's an overview of it.
Prime Contractor Failed to Properly Supervise Painting Contractor
At a residential construction site, two workers employed by a
Worker in Training Burned; Employer Fined $60,000
A worker at a manufacturing plant was being trained on
Owner of Roofing Company Fined $23,800 for Worker’s Fatal Fall
A worker employed by a roofing company fell from a