Three Separate Incidents Result in $9,120 Fine for Roofing Company
A roofing company pleaded guilty to six violations of the
7 Safety Tips for Protecting New & Young Workers
New & young workers may be reluctant to ask questions and so put themselves at risk. Here are 7 tips to overcome that reluctance and protect these vulnerable workers.
Brief Senior Management: Firing Worker for Complying with Environmental Laws Can Be Costly GalleryBrief Senior Management: Firing Worker for Complying with Environmental Laws Can Be Costly
Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOPIC
Brief Senior Management: Firing Worker for Complying with Environmental Laws Can Be Costly
An Ontario company was fined $75,000 for firing a worker who reported a spill. Here's what you can learn from this company's mistake.
PPE: Answer 6 Questions to Comply with Eye Protection Requirements GalleryPPE: Answer 6 Questions to Comply with Eye Protection Requirements
Alberta, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Contractors, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, Québec, TOPIC, Training, Workers' Compensation
PPE: Answer 6 Questions to Comply with Eye Protection Requirements
Here?s a look at the eye protection requirements in the OHS laws and the questions to answer to ensure that your company complies with them.
Workplace Bullying Self-Assessment Questionnaire
BENEFITS Workplace bullying has become all too common in Canadian
Preparing for & Responding to Tornadoes at the Workplace GalleryPreparing for & Responding to Tornadoes at the Workplace
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Preparing for & Responding to Tornadoes at the Workplace
Some tornadoes occur without a tornado warning. And sometimes the warnings are missed. It’s important to recognize the signs so you can protect yourself.
Workplace FAQs During Natural Disasters GalleryWorkplace FAQs During Natural Disasters
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Explosives Safety, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Workers' Compensation
Workplace FAQs During Natural Disasters
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EMERGENCY PLANNING: 8 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tips GalleryEMERGENCY PLANNING: 8 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tips
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EMERGENCY PLANNING: 8 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tips
An overview on the laws that impact emergency planning and response and eight tips for ensuring that your company and its workers are adequately prepared for any emergency.
ILO Says Not Enough Attention Given to Occupational Diseases GalleryILO Says Not Enough Attention Given to Occupational Diseases
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ILO Says Not Enough Attention Given to Occupational Diseases
Most OHS programs don't focus on preventing occupational diseases but, according to a new ILO report, occupational illnesses kill a lot more workers than safety incidents.
Company Owner Fined $20,000 for Providing False Environmental Information
An environmental company and its owner were charged with violating
Ferry Officer Convicted of Criminal Negligence
A jury found a former Queen of the North officer
Seafood Plant Fined $4,000 after Worker Is Pinned by Truck
Workers were unloading crab from a truck trailer to a
Inn Penalized More than $75,000 for Young Boy’s Death
A 12-year-old boy was riding his bicycle near an inn
Amputation of Two Fingers Costs Meat Company $50,000
At a meat-cutting plant, a worker was cleaning a conveyor