Employer Violated Workplace Violence & Harassment Requirements
A union claimed that a principal of the employer had
Safety Incidents, Not Prior Injury, Reason Employer Laid off Worker
A union filed a grievance, claiming the employer had laid
Are Companies Truly “Sustainable” if Their Workers Are Dying?
Some companies are being praised as sustainable when dozens of their workers die each year. A recent study looks at this issue & OHS reporting globally.
WINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Evidence of an Environmental Offence the Result of an Illegal Search? GalleryWINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Evidence of an Environmental Offence the Result of an Illegal Search?
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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Evidence of an Environmental Offence the Result of an Illegal Search?
Here are two contrasting cases in which courts had to decide whether searches by environmental officials were legal and the evidence they seized admissible.
Workers Who Do Heavy Lifting Need a Break-Literally
Giving workers several half hour breaks can keep back muscles from fatiguing & workers from getting hurt. Use the findings from this US study in your workplace.
Split Sleeping Schedule Better for Commercial Drivers, Says Study GallerySplit Sleeping Schedule Better for Commercial Drivers, Says Study
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Split Sleeping Schedule Better for Commercial Drivers, Says Study
A new study says sleeping in two 4-hour periods may provide more quality rest for truck drivers than trying to sleep in one 8-hour period during the day.
Company Fined $175,000 after Worker Drinks Mislabelled Hazardous Substance
Two workers were washing trucks and trailers at a beer
City Proves Due Diligence as to OHS Charges Related to Fatal Wall Collapse
A 14-year-old girl died of injuries sustained when a wall
Use 4 Strategies to Regulate Workplace Romances
Dating among co-workers is very common. But Valentine's Day is a good time to consider the impact of office romances on the workplace & how to avoid problems.
POLLUTION: Take 4 Steps to Comply with NPRI Reporting Requirements GalleryPOLLUTION: Take 4 Steps to Comply with NPRI Reporting Requirements
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POLLUTION: Take 4 Steps to Comply with NPRI Reporting Requirements
Reports to the National Pollutant Release Inventory are due by June 1. Take these four steps to ensure that your company complies with the NPRI reporting requirements, if applicable.
Poll Results: Companies Should Set Safety Standards for Suppliers
Suppliers with bad safety records can reflect poorly on your company. So many safety professionals think setting safety standards for suppliers is a good idea. Read more about such standards & download model standards you can adapt.
Do’s & Don’ts: Don’t Ignore Hazards Identified in Safety Inspections GalleryDo’s & Don’ts: Don’t Ignore Hazards Identified in Safety Inspections
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Do’s & Don’ts: Don’t Ignore Hazards Identified in Safety Inspections
Identifying safety hazards in an inspection is just step one. You must actually address these hazards, too.
Recent Study Says Adult Asthma May Be Work-Related
British researchers found that workers may be more likely to develop asthma based on their occupation and exposure to certain irritants in the workplace.
Conviction of Hatchery for Worker’s Fall from Trailer Upheld
At worker at a hatchery fell and broke her leg