Employer’s Safety Concerns about Worker’s English Proficiency Were Reasonable
An employer asked a union for eight electricians. A manager
Proper Supervision Doesn’t Require the Continual Presence of a Supervisor
A young worker at a car wash drove a vehicle
Court Agrees to Hear Appeal in Calf-Roping Machine Conviction
During a Stampede party, a tech company's worker was killed
Two Companies Prevail in Recent Ontario OHS Prosecutions
When reading OHS cases, it's easy to assume that the due diligence defence never succeeds. But these two recent decisions in Ontario should renew your faith.
CDC Report Says Language Barrier Caused Chlorine Gas Leak GalleryCDC Report Says Language Barrier Caused Chlorine Gas Leak
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CDC Report Says Language Barrier Caused Chlorine Gas Leak
A worker who couldn?t read the English label on a drum of chemicals poured bleach into it, creating toxic chlorine gas. Learn how to avoid similar incidents.
Court Restricts Environmental Protesters to Safety Zone
Environmental protesters were interfering with the construction of a hydro
Mine Pleads Guilty to OHS Violations in Worker’s Death
A mine worker died after falling almost seven metres when
OK to Fire Worker for Off-Duty Assault of Coworker at the Workplace
A worker employed by a First Nation came to pick
Arbitrator Orders Reinstatement of Nurse Suspended after Drug Arrest
A nurse was arrested for possessing and selling cocaine. The
10 Safe Winter Driving Tips
Winter driving can be especially hazardous for your workers. So give them these tips to ensure they're prepared to safely navigate the roads this season.
Do’s & Don’ts: Clearing Snow and Ice from Company Property
You should keep walkways clear of snow and ice to protect not only your workers but also visitors to your property.
Survey Shows Reluctance to Implement New Workplace Psychological Safety Standard GallerySurvey Shows Reluctance to Implement New Workplace Psychological Safety Standard
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Survey Shows Reluctance to Implement New Workplace Psychological Safety Standard
Why aren't safety professionals eager to use the new CSA Z1003 standard to set up a psychological health and safety management system in their workplaces?
Construction Company Fined $55,000 for Concrete Form Incident
Workers building a facility were stripping forms from a concrete
Driver Fired for Refusing to Lift Bins that Were Overloaded
A driver for an auto parts store refused to lift