2022 Due Diligence Cases Scorecard
Due diligence defences worked in only 3 of 18 OHS cases in 2022. EMPLOYER WINS ON DUE DILIGENCE (3 cases) Ontario: Failure to Furnish Cold Water Protective Devices Not Unreasonable What Happened: It’s […]
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The 13 Most Important OHS Cases of 2022
Technically, courts and legislatures are supposed to make the laws while courts, arbitrators and tribunals (which we’ll refer to collectively as “courts”) are supposed to simply interpret it. This is […]
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Special Protections for Pregnant/Breastfeeding Workers – Know the Laws of your Province
Employers may have to temporarily reassign pregnant workers to less hazardous jobs. The OHS regulations of many jurisdictions require employers to take special safety measures to protect workers who are pregnant, […]
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PPE and Head Protection – Know the Laws of Your Province
When and what type of head protection required varies by province, as does responsibility to furnish and pay for it. Head injuries are among the most serious injuries a worker can […]
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Head Protection & PPE Policy
Here’s a policy template you can adapt to ensure safe and compliant selection, use, maintenance and inspection of head protection and other PPE required by OHS laws. HEAD PROTECTION & PPE […]
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Powder Actuated Tools Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
What you must do to protect workers who operate powder actuated. A powder actuated tool is literally a loaded gun. But instead of bullets, it fires nails, bolts, clips or pins […]
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Powder Actuated Tools Policy
For all and intents and purposes, powder actuated tools that use an explosive charge to hurl a nail or other fastener are loaded firearms that should be used only when […]
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Fire Prevention Plan Policy
Fire in the workplace can kill your workers, burn down your workplace and destroy your business. OHS laws and fire and building codes also require you to implement measures to […]
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Fire Emergency Response Plans – Know The Laws of Your Province
What kind of fire emergency response and evacuation policy must you implement at your workplace? While fire prevention is the primary objective, OHS laws of most jurisdictions require employers to implement […]
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Auto Technician Wasn’t Fired for Complaining about Indoor Smoking
An automotive technician repeatedly complained to his employer about the smoking taking place in the repair shop. But his complaints went unheeded and the technician felt he had to quit […]
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Minor Chemical Spill Isn’t Serious Enough to Justify Post-Incident Drug Testing
A worker had to undergo post-incident testing after a chemical spill in the bed of the truck she was driving caused some minor equipment damage. The test came back positive […]
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Reassigning Work Subject to an OHS Work Refusal – Know The Laws of Your Province
Most jurisdictions require a written response within 30 days of receiving a JHSC recommendation. Workers’ rights to refuse dangerous work would be meaningless if employers could just simply reassign refused work […]
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Workplace Electronic Monitoring Policy
Electronic monitoring includes all forms of employee monitoring that is done electronically during working hours. Examples include tracking employee movements through access cards and GPS devices on delivery vehicles, and […]
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ISO 9001 – Lessons from the Trenches
Date: September 7, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM PDT Speaker: Daniel Clark, Clark Health and Safety Ltd. Webinar Details Themes – ISO 9001 is so widely implemented that, by design, it applies to any kind of organization. This […]
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AEDs in the Workplace – Know the Laws of Your Province
Ontario has passed mandatory workplace AEDs legislation but it hasn’t yet taken effect. In addition to their life savings potential, Automated External Defribrillators (AEDs) are fairly inexpensive, easy to use and […]
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AEDs in Workplace Policy
Sudden cardiac arrest is the second leading cause of death in Canada. While not required by laws (although that could change soon in Ontario), implementing a workplace automated external defibrillator […]
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An Overview Of Alberta’s Prompt Payment And Construction Lien Act
Overview On August 29, 2022, the changes to the Alberta Builders' Lien Act will take effect, making Alberta the third province in Canada to implement prompt payment and adjudication in its lien legislation. […]
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Minimizing Liability Risks When Rejecting Unrealistic JHSC Recommendations – Compliance Game Plan
Rejecting, or even worse, ignoring JHSC recommendations is a liability risk. In addition to being required by OHS laws, having a joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative […]
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Duty to Accommodate Special Report
An employer is generally not entitled to an employee’s detailed medical information such as diagnosis, cause, or treatment unless the information is relevant to the accommodation requested, or the employee’s […]
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Responding to JHSC Recommendations – Know The Laws of Your Province
Most jurisdictions require a written response within 30 days of receiving a JHSC recommendation. There’s a big difference between rejecting a JHSC recommendation and ignoring it. The former may be perfectly […]
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Working Alone Special Report
Most workers work in an environment where there are other workers, visitors, members of the public, etc. But some workers work by themselves. For example, some may work onsite but […]
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How Do You Know If It Is Constructive Dismissal?
Speaker: Teri Treiber & Tessa Green How Do You Know If It Is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive dismissal occurs where the employer demonstrates an intention to no longer be bound to the employment contract. […]
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The Top 10 OHS Compliance Cases of 2022 (So Far) & Their Impact on You
The court cases most likely to directly affect your OHS program and policies. Key OHS cases from the first 6 months of 2022 addressed issues ranging from the authority of OHS […]
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Fixed Ladder Safety – Compliance Game Plan
Falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries and OHS penalties. Although horizontal falls, i.e., slips, trips and falls from the same level) happen more often, vertical falls are more […]
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Fixed Ladder Safety – Know The Laws of Your Province
OHS requirements for fixed or permanent ladders in each part of Canada. Falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries and OHS penalties. Over 20% of all workplace fall injuries involve […]
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2022 Due Diligence Semi-Annual Scorecard Special Report
For nearly 2 decades, OHS Insider has been the only source of data tracking due diligence in OHS cases across Canada. Why do we do it? Technically, “due diligence” is […]
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Naloxone for Workplace Opioid Overdose – Compliance Game Plan
Keeping a naloxone kit at your workplace can save lives—and ensure compliance if you’re in Ontario. The opioid crisis is having a devastating impact on Canadians, especially in the western and […]
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