Spill Report Form
BENEFITS Spills of hazardous substances usually trigger certain requirements under
Traps to Avoid: Letting Workers Rely on Shut-Off Technology when Refuelling Tanks GalleryTraps to Avoid: Letting Workers Rely on Shut-Off Technology when Refuelling Tanks
Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, Return-To-Work, TOPIC, Yukon
Traps to Avoid: Letting Workers Rely on Shut-Off Technology when Refuelling Tanks
Picture this situation: A worker is refuelling his bulldozer with
Winners & Losers: Is Failing to Report a Spill Ever Excusable?
Spill reporting requirements are one of the cornerstones of environmental
Worker’s Symptoms Not Tied to Chemicals Used on Wet Carpet
After a pipe burst, an employer installed machines to dry
Machine Guarding Violation Costs Company $55,000
A worker cutting pieces of steel placed one hand near
Company Fined $55,000 for Maintenance Incident
Workers were clearing pallets that had jammed on an assembly
Worker’s Delay in Making Reprisal Claim Was Unreasonable
After a worker was fired, he filed a reprisal complaint
Worker’s Electrocution Results in $42,000 Fine
A worker inspecting a railcar was electrocuted while attempting to
Construction Supervisor Fined More than $7,000 for Shoring Violation
During a routine inspection of an excavation site, inspectors saw
Federal & Alberta Governments Announce Environmental Plan for Oil Sands
One of the most contentious environmental issues in Canada these
Don’t Be SAD!
This time of year, when it’s cold and dark for
Workplace Harrassment
Would touching another person’s face in an argument (hands were put on either side of the other person’s face to get their attention) be considered violence, or would that fall under harassment?
Do You Care about Your Suppliers’ Safety Track Records?
Most companies know that they have to be concerned about
OK to Fire Courier for Receiving Package Containing Marijuana at Work
Because a registered package addressed to a courier reeked of