Arbitrator Shoots Down Pre-Access Mandatory Drug & Alcohol Testing
A union challenged a company's requirement that contractors comply with
Driver Convicted of Off Duty DUI Should Be Restored to Prior Position
A driver for a transportation company pleaded guilty to DUI
6 Steps to Prevent Stress at Your Workplace
Safety professionals can't ignore the impact of stress on workers as it can make them more vulnerable to injury. So take these 6 steps to prevent stress in your workplace.
Hot Work Permit
BENEFITS When so-called 'hot work' such as welding or grinding
CONFINED SPACES: Answers to 9 Frequently Asked Questions GalleryCONFINED SPACES: Answers to 9 Frequently Asked Questions
Alberta, Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, First Aid, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, TOPIC, Training, Working Alone, Workplace Stress
CONFINED SPACES: Answers to 9 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to nine FAQs about this particularly deadly workplace safety hazard.
ON Appeals Court More Than Triples Fine in Christmas Eve Scaffolding Case
When a lower court fined Metron Construction only $200,000 for its criminal negligence conviction, many said the fine was too low. The appeals court just agreed.
Suspension Form
BENEFITS When workers violate your safety rules and procedures, it's
Study Says Less than Half of Canadians Sleep Well at Night GalleryStudy Says Less than Half of Canadians Sleep Well at Night
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Fatigue, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress
Study Says Less than Half of Canadians Sleep Well at Night
A recent study found Canadians aren't get enough quality sleep, which can impact safety in the workplace. Here's a look at the results and some sleep tips.
Deaf Painter Fired for Performance Issues, Not Disability
After a deaf painter was fired, he filed a disability
Tire Explosion Results in $60,000 Fine
A worker was trying to remove a tire using a
Leading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer GalleryLeading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Industry Challenges, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation
Leading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer
Think the leading cause of work-related deaths is something like falls from heights? According to a recent study, the leading cause is actually occupational cancer.
Use New App to Set up Extension Ladders Correctly
Learn about a new app from NIOSH that helps workers set up extension ladders at a safe angle.
Asbestos-Related Violations Cost Employer $25,000
An employer was redeveloping a property that was clad in
Cheese Maker Fined $60,000 for Amputation of Worker’s Two Fingers
Workers for a cheese manufacturer were operating the moulding unit