School Board Hit with $275,000 Fine for Student’s Death in Explosion
A high school student was cutting a barrel with a
Worker’s Fall Results in $300,000 in Fines for Director & Two Companies
A worker fell from a cement pier while dismantling a
Mixed Decision in Québec Environmental Class Action Lawsuit
Class action lawsuits have had limited success in environmental cases. A recent case in Québec illustrates why.
Language Barriers Impede Workplace Safety
To be protected, workers need to understand your safety training and information—even if they’re not fluent in English.
Conducting Emergency Drills Is No Joke
Fire and similar emergencies drills aren’t always taken seriously or conducted at all. But they're a very important safety tool.
Worker’s Mental Condition Wasn’t Caused, Aggravated by Workplace Incidents
A worker filed a claim for mental stress he said
Prior Case Decided Mandatory Retirement of Firefighters at 60 is BFOR
A suppression firefighter who was forced to retire at age
Store Manager’s Failure to Stop Safety Infractions Didn’t Justify His Firing GalleryStore Manager’s Failure to Stop Safety Infractions Didn’t Justify His Firing
Back Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC, Training
Store Manager’s Failure to Stop Safety Infractions Didn’t Justify His Firing
A wheelchair-bound worker wanted to attend training on the second
City Fined More than $6,000 for Excavation Violations
Two city workers were observed in a trench with straight
Protect Workers from Getting Entangled in Machinery GalleryProtect Workers from Getting Entangled in Machinery
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Protect Workers from Getting Entangled in Machinery
Entanglement is one of the safety hazards posed by machinery and equipment, such as presses, saws, conveyors, etc. Hair, jewellery, clothing and even PPE can get caught in machinery—sometimes with tragic results.
INJURED WORKERS: How to Comply with Return-to-Work Requirements GalleryINJURED WORKERS: How to Comply with Return-to-Work Requirements
Back Safety, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Return-To-Work, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation
INJURED WORKERS: How to Comply with Return-to-Work Requirements
This article explains the law on return to work and what you need to do to comply with an employer’s return-to-work duties.
Workers Lockout Form
BENEFITS Companies have a duty to protect workers both while
Company Safety Values Should Be More than Just Words
Written safety values can be useful but only if they actually reflect a company’s safety culture and if senior management is committed to those values.
Owner of Roofing Company Fined $9,800 for Fall Protection Violations
Two workers were injured when their scaffold plank broke while