Excavation Offence Costs Employer $3,500
An OHS Officer observed two workers working in the bottom
Employer Fined $15,000 after Worker Is Injured in Fall from Roof Truss
A worker who was standing on a roof truss fell
House Statement by the Ontario Minister of Labour on New Safety Awareness Training Regulations GalleryHouse Statement by the Ontario Minister of Labour on New Safety Awareness Training Regulations
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House Statement by the Ontario Minister of Labour on New Safety Awareness Training Regulations
In this video, the Minister of Labour explains the new safety awareness training regulations and their background.
The Extent and Integration of Sustainability Programs
The goods news is that companies are taking on sustainability. But a new survey says that integrating it into business operations is still a challenge.
Major Changes to Federal Fisheries Act Take Effect
Important changes to the federal Fisheries Act just took effect on Nov. 25, 2013. Here's an overview of the key changes, including new minimum fines.
DEALING WITH INSPECTORS: 6 Tips for Properly Handling OHS Inspections GalleryDEALING WITH INSPECTORS: 6 Tips for Properly Handling OHS Inspections
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DEALING WITH INSPECTORS: 6 Tips for Properly Handling OHS Inspections
How your company responds when an inspector shows up can have serious repercussions. Here are 6 tips on how to deal with an inspector.
How to Protect Workers from Bed Bugs on the Job
The risk of bed bug infestations is high for some workplaces, such as healthcare facilities& hotels. So those employers must take steps to protect workers from being bitten.
Cold Work Warm-up Break Schedule
This warm-up schedule applies to moderate to heavy physical activity in any four-hour period. Use it to protect workers exposed to cold weather conditions.
Supporting Employees with Wellness Resolutions
This January, learn how to support your employees with Wellness Resolutions. Registered Nurse and Health Coach Heather Ratliff will discuss learning objectives, goal setting and how to motivate employees to achieve their wellness goals with external motivation and your support as an employer.
Inappropriate Angry Outburst Didn’t Warrant Termination
After a lockout tag was put on a driver's truck
Fall Protection Violation Costs Employer $2,500
An employer failed to comply with an Improvement Order by
Worker Dies While Cutting Grass Due to Defective Seatbelt
As a worker was operating a sit-down lawnmower on a
Fatal Fall Through Skylight Opening Costs Roofing Company $150,000
Workers were replacing various sections of the roof on an
Owner Jailed, Company Fined $50,000 for Roofer’s Death & Lying to the MOL
A worker was installing roofing membrane from a ladder when