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Does WHMIS Training Have to Be Personal? – Ask The Expert

WHMIS gives employers leeway to select training methods.

Is It Okay to Search a Worker’s Locker for Illegal Drugs? – Ask The Expert

It depends on whether the worker has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Must a Parent Company Remediate the Pollution Done By Its Corporate Subsidiary?

It depends on how much control the parent had over the subsidiary.

Providing Digital Access to SDSs?

An electronic SDS is OK under WHMIS as long as you ensure the information is ‘readily [...]

What’s the Difference between a Safe Work Practice and Safe Job Procedure? – Ask The Expert

Both are necessary to ensure OHS compliance. QUESTION What’s the difference between safe work [...]

How to Accommodate a Worker Who Needs Time Off for Chemotherapy – Ask The Expert

Get the information you need to evaluate the worker’s capabilities and needs. QUESTION A [...]

Is Employer Liable for Ladder Fall Caused by Worker’s Carelessness? – Ask The Expert

It depends on whether the employer used due diligence to prevent the incident. QUESTION A worker [...]

Is a Company to Blame for Injuries Caused by Worker’s Safety Violations? – Ask The Expert

It depends on whether it was ‘reasonably foreseeable’ that the worker would violate the [...]

Which Hazardous Spills Must You Report to the Government? – Ask The Expert

QUESTION Which kinds of chemical spills do we have to report to the Ministry of Environment’ [...]

Joint Health & Safety Committee Participation in Hazard Assessment?

Hazard identification and assessment must be carried out in consultation with the JHSC. QUESTION [...]

Are Excavations/Trenches Considered Confined Spaces? – Ask The Expert

Question Do you know if a trench is definitely considered a confined space in BC’ Answer It [...]

What to Do When a Worker Shows Signs of Substance Abuse – Ask The Expert

The employer’s duty to inquire about a worker’s potential need for accommodations [...]

Does Workers Comp Cover COVID-19? – Ask The Expert

QUESTION Can a worker who gets COVID-19 at the workplace get workers comp benefits’ ANSWER It [...]

What’s the Difference between Liquefied Petroleum Gases and Flammable Liquids? – Ask The Expert

The differences between LPGs and flammable liquids are of critical importance for storage safety [...]

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