NL Court Looks at What Qualifies as Due Diligence for Training & Supervision
While working along a public highway, a flagger got too
Trenching Violation Costs Company $4,200
Two workers were observed in a trench that wasn’t properly
Inadequate Guard Leads to Student’s Hand Injury & $60,000 Fine
After a printing press jammed, workers shut it down and
Union’s Claim that Asbestos Order Didn’t Go far Enough Denied
An inspector issued an order requiring a school board to
Worker’s Knee Injury Wasn’t a Factor in His Termination
A warehouse worker fell through a wooden board about four
Guilty Pleas Entered in Christmas Eve Scaffolding Tragedy
On Dec. 24 2009, workers were working on a swing-stage
Historic Guilty Pleas to OHS & C-45 Charges Relating to Christmas Eve Fatalities GalleryHistoric Guilty Pleas to OHS & C-45 Charges Relating to Christmas Eve Fatalities
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Historic Guilty Pleas to OHS & C-45 Charges Relating to Christmas Eve Fatalities
By Cheryl A. Edwards, Heenan Blaikie LLP The tragic death
Protect Workers from Lightning this Summer
June 11-17, 2012 is Lightning Safety Week. During the summer,
UPDATE: Changes to the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations GalleryUPDATE: Changes to the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations
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UPDATE: Changes to the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations
Here’s a review of the general law on E2 plans, the changes to the regulations and a checklist you can use to create an E2 plan that complies with the new requirements.
Respiratory Protection Selection Form
PRIMARY SOURCE Before you use this tool, you may want
PPE: How to Choose Appropriate Respiratory Protection for Workers GalleryPPE: How to Choose Appropriate Respiratory Protection for Workers
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PPE: How to Choose Appropriate Respiratory Protection for Workers
Choosing the right kind of respirator can literally mean the difference between life and death for workers. So it’s critical that you ensure that appropriate respiratory protection is selected for them based on the hazards to which they’ll be exposed.
Lightning Safety Form
BENEFITS June 11-17, 2012 is Lightning Safety Week. According to
Telecommuters Need to Be Protected, Too
Workers who work from home have the same right to be healthy and safe on the job as those who work in the company’s facility.
BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Companies Can Be Liable for Accidents Caused by Workers’ Distracted Driving GalleryBRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Companies Can Be Liable for Accidents Caused by Workers’ Distracted Driving
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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Companies Can Be Liable for Accidents Caused by Workers’ Distracted Driving
If a company doesn't take appropriate steps to address distracted driving by workers and a distracted worker injures or kills someone while behind the wheel, it could face serious financial consequences.