Farm Fined $32,000 for Worker’s Death in Confined Space
A farm worker died after entering a grain bin to
$60,000 Fine Imposed for Guarding Violation
A steel plant worker was seriously injured when he became
When Is Supervision Adequate to Meet Due Diligence Standards? GalleryWhen Is Supervision Adequate to Meet Due Diligence Standards?
Alberta, Back Safety, Due Diligence, Environmental, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, TOPIC, Training
When Is Supervision Adequate to Meet Due Diligence Standards?
To prove due diligence, a company must show that it
Looking for Mr. Magic Bullet: Safety Culture or Behaviour-Based Safety?
Which is more effective in reducing safety incidents—a behaviour-based safety system or a strong safety culture?
Proposed Changes to BC’s Workers’ Comp Law on Mental Stress GalleryProposed Changes to BC’s Workers’ Comp Law on Mental Stress
Back Safety, British Columbia, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence
Proposed Changes to BC’s Workers’ Comp Law on Mental Stress
Guest blogger Robert Smithson, a BC labour and employment lawyer,
DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Let Workers Remove Machine Guards GalleryDOS & DON’TS: Don’t Let Workers Remove Machine Guards
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC
DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Let Workers Remove Machine Guards
Machine guards only protect workers when they’re in place. Removal can lead to injuries and fines.
All Safety Rules Aren’t Created Equal
Most workplaces have many, many safety rules. But some of
Company, Worker & Project Manager to Plead Guilty in Boy’s Death
A 12-year-old boy was killed while riding his bicycle near
Worker Crushed by Unattended Dump Truck
A trucking company’s worker was delivering cement powder to a
Duct Falls on & Injures Worker, Leading to $70,000 Fine
Workers were removing equipment at a decommissioned foundry. One piece
Gasoline Release Results in Environmental Charges Against Five Companies
After an investigation into the release of gasoline at a
Suspicious Workers’ Comp Claim Denied on Appeal
After a worker’s claim for left chest wall pain was
Injured Cop’s Accommodation Demands Were Unreasonable
A police officer worked in the traffic division on a
Brief Your CEO: Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence GalleryBrief Your CEO: Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence
Brief Your CEO, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Training
Brief Your CEO: Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence
A licensed outfitter in Saskatchewan hired high school students to