Injured Guard Entitled to Workers’ Comp Coverage for Needed Orthotics
A security guard suffered lower back pain, which was exacerbated
Pallets Loaded on Forklift Blocked Operator’s View & Caused Incident
A worker who was painting pallets in the company’s paint
Pork Plant Fined $70,000 after Worker Lifts Guard and Injures Arm
A worker at a pork processing plant was cleaning a
Ex-Employee Fatally Shoots Former Co-Worker at Empire State Building GalleryEx-Employee Fatally Shoots Former Co-Worker at Empire State Building
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Assessment, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Workplace Violence
Ex-Employee Fatally Shoots Former Co-Worker at Empire State Building
Learn from this recent workplace violence incident in which an ex-employee shot and killed a former co-worker whom he'd accused of harassment.
Ontario Court Dismisses Remaining OHS Charges Against Fire Department
Due diligence isn't the only defense to OHS violations. You can also avoid liability if you show the prosecution didn't prove the violation beyond a reasonable doubt.
Help for Employers that Struggle with Discipline for Safety Infractions GalleryHelp for Employers that Struggle with Discipline for Safety Infractions
Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Heat Stress, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
Help for Employers that Struggle with Discipline for Safety Infractions
Inappropriately discipline workers for safety-related issues and you face reprisal claims. But not disciplining workers who violate safety rules undercuts due diligence.
Incident Investigation Form
BENEFITS When a safety incident occurs in your workplace'whether someone
How to Get Senior Management’s Support for Safety GalleryHow to Get Senior Management’s Support for Safety
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
How to Get Senior Management’s Support for Safety
In many workplaces, getting support from senior management on safety issues and initiatives is a challenge. But we can help.
Charter Rights: Do They Apply to OHS Inspections?
OHS inspectors play two roles: inspector and investigator. This distinction is important because Charter rights generally don’t apply during an inspection, but may apply during an investigation.
No Proof Employer Disciplined Worker for Complaint about Decals on Safety Hat GalleryNo Proof Employer Disciplined Worker for Complaint about Decals on Safety Hat
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Machine Safety, OHS Program, TOPIC
No Proof Employer Disciplined Worker for Complaint about Decals on Safety Hat
A worker complained to his employer about having to wear
Tire Company & President Fined $85,000 for Worker’s Crushing Death
A worker replacing a tire on an excavator used two
Two-Day Suspension Was Sufficient for Cup-Throwing Incident
A restaurant fired a part-time cook when he threw a
Informal Process Led to Injury Accommodation Failure
After a warehouse worker injured his back, his employer reassigned
School Board Hit with $275,000 Fine for Student’s Death in Explosion
A high school student was cutting a barrel with a