Contractor & Home Owner Fined after Worker Is Hit by Drilling Attachment
At a residential construction site, a worker was injured after
Company Ordered to Reinstate Injured Worker out for 21 Years
In 1989, a worker suffered a workplace injury that resulted
Concrete Company Fined $70,000 for a Materials Moving Violation
A worker working from an extension ladder was wearing fall
OK to Fire Injured Worker Who Unreasonably Refuses All Modified Work
A patrol officer for a housing complex injured his knee
Charges in Wall Collapse Dismissed Against Engineer & Architect but Not City
A 14-year-old girl was killed when a concrete block wall
Alert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment GalleryAlert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment
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Alert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment
Workers' comp coverage in BC could soon clearly cover stress from bullying and harassment.
Federal Government Proposes Changes to the Environmental Assessment Process
Bill C-38 proposes an overhaul of the current federal environmental assessment process. Here's an overview of the proposed changes.
Another Example of Why Emergency Preparedness Is Important
Emergency Preparedness Week is the perfect time to evaluate both your home and workplace emergency preparedness efforts.
Sawmill Fire Illustrates Combustible Dust & Other Hazards
The recent explosion and fire at a sawmill in BC killed two workers and sent 24 people to the hospital. This tragedy highlights several different safety hazards and issues that all workplaces should address.
WORK REFUSALS: Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Questions GalleryWORK REFUSALS: Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Questions
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WORK REFUSALS: Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Questions
The right to refuse unsafe work is a key worker right under the OHS laws. Here's what you need to know to avoid violating that right.
Lockout Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Form
BENEFITS Companies have a duty to protect workers both while
Workplace Violence Is a Concern for Safety Professionals
Safety professionals are worried about violence in their workplaces. But which kinds of violence worry them most?
Steel Manufacturer Fined $120,000 for Guarding Violation
A worker at a steel manufacturer’s factory was standing near