Study Shows Use of Hands-Free Cell Phones Isn’t Any Safer
A new AAA study shows the cognitive distractions from use of hands-free cell phones pose safety hazards for drivers. Here's a look at the study's results.
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework GalleryTRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, Return-To-Work, Saskatchewan, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework
Here's an overview of a new framework for assessing Emergency Response Assistance Plans required under the TDGA and related regulations.
Must You Create a Job for an Injured Worker Returning to Work?
Your Presenters: Ryan J. Conlin ' Partner, Stringer LLP Allison
Sun Safety Handout for Workers
Give this handout of answers to frequently asked questions about sun safety and skin cancer to all workers who work outside.
Fake US Safety Trainer Gets 57 Months in Jail
Make sure you verify the qualifications of any outside safety trainers you hire so you don't end up using a fake, unqualified trainer like this woman.
Undue Hardship to Accommodate Diabetic Worker in Afghanistan
A worker for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) wanted
Russian Denied Residency Due to Criminal Conviction for Safety Incident
A Russian citizen applied for permanent residency in Canada. An
Worker’s Depression after Workplace Assault Covered by Workers’ Comp
A worker was injured when she was assaulted by a
Subcontractor Fined $85,000 for Worker’s Fall Through Hole in the Floor
One of a subcontractor's workers was assigned to grind the
Failing to Guard a Pinchpoint Costs Manufacturer $90,000
A manufacturer's worker taped a piece of plastic film onto
Worker Fined $2,000 for Striking Co-Worker with Forklift
Workers were cleaning a drywall warehouse, using a forklift to
MOL Lays Charges in Stage Collapse
The MOL has laid 13 charges following its investigation of
Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
Some international companies have signed this agreement to make the garment industry in Bangladesh safer for workers.
ALERT: Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Random Alcohol Testing Policy GalleryALERT: Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Random Alcohol Testing Policy
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ALERT: Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Random Alcohol Testing Policy
The Supreme Court just ruled that a paper mill can't conduct random alcohol testing simply because it's a dangerous workplace. Here's a look at the decision.