Workplace Safety in the Oil & Gas Industry
RoryL2020-06-22T21:28:09-07:00The oil and gas industry is one of the more hazardous sectors in Canada. For example, in 2010, there were 16 fatalities in the upstream oil and gas industry in
Working Safely with Lead
RoryL2020-06-22T21:25:51-07:00This guide from the International Lead Association provides information to help workers protect themselves & employers minimize the risk of occupational exposure to lead.
Working on Stockpiles
RoryL2020-06-22T21:22:25-07:00A safety talk from the IHSA on the multiple hazards when working on or around stockpiles of earth, clay, sand or gravel. Download the Safety Talk below.
Worker Wellness Fact Sheet
RoryL2020-06-22T21:20:39-07:00Here’s a fact sheet for workers from the National Safety Council on small changes to improve your overall health. See also: Wellness Crossword Puzzle Wellness Quiz for Workers
Work Refusals: Workplace Safety Issues COVID-19 and the Law
RoryL2020-06-22T21:16:49-07:00The World Health Organization (“WHO”) has declared a pandemic as cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to increase around the world and here in Canada. Canadian employers are increasingly dealing
WHMIS 2015: What Canadian Employers Need to Know
RoryL2020-06-22T21:14:41-07:00Download this special report, which explains what the GHS is, how Canada has adopted the GHS in the form of WHMIS 2015 and the implications of the new system for
WHMIS 2015 at Work
RoryL2020-06-22T21:11:06-07:00This book from WorkSafeBC contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes: Key changes from the original WHMIS program Describes the three main elements of WHMIS (labels, safety data sheets and
WESTRAY: 20 Years Later – The Impact of This Tragedy on Worker Safety
RoryL2020-06-22T21:09:04-07:00A look back at the Westray mining disaster 20 years later and its impact on Canadian workplace safety. Workplace safety isn’t usually a high profile topic. It’s typically just of interest
Vulnerable Workers: Practical Steps to Protect New & Young Workers
RoryL2020-06-22T21:05:40-07:00This Special Report will help you to protect these new and young workers by explaining how “newness” can impact workers’ health and safety; the legal protections for new and young workers under
Using `Privilege’ to Keep Incident Investigation Reports Confidential
RoryL2020-06-22T21:02:30-07:00Investigating accidents is a key part of a safety coordinator’s job. A primary purpose of the investigation is to determine not just what went wrong but why. Some accidents are
The Importance of Psychological Health & Safety
RoryL2020-06-22T20:58:53-07:00Learn about the importance of protecting not only workers’ physical health but also their psychological health and well-being as well as how to do so.
The Employer’s COVID-19 Return to the Workplace Playbook
RoryL2020-06-22T20:56:08-07:00The provincial governments in Canada are slowly beginning to reopen the doors to the economy. Even in these early stages, many employers are starting to make plans for reopening their
Technical Guidance on the WHMIS 2015 Supplier Requirements
RoryL2020-06-22T20:53:05-07:00The purpose of this technical document from Health Canada is to provide guidance on the requirements of the HPA and the HPR to suppliers of hazardous products destined for Canadian
Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints
RoryL2021-10-14T13:18:27-07:00Work-related stress is one of the most important issues in many countries and in different kinds of workplaces. Stress has many negative impacts, including circulatory and gastrointestinal diseases, other physical
Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability in Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
RoryL2020-06-22T20:48:45-07:00The main purpose of this literature review published by the IRSST (Institut de recherché Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail) was to provide an overview of the main
Spill Response: Answers to 11 Frequently Asked Questions
RoryL2020-06-22T20:46:33-07:00Any type of spill, discharge or release of hazardous substances can trigger many requirements under the environmental laws, including those relating to reporting and clean up. Ensuring that the company’s
Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers
RoryL2020-06-22T20:43:35-07:00This guide from NIOSH is designed to help construction workers avoid getting injured while manually handling materials.
Sharps and Needlestick Hazard Management
RoryL2020-06-22T20:41:14-07:00This information sheet from PEI’s WCB covers the risks posed by needlestick injuries, how to reduce these risks and recommendations for workers and employers.
Scorecard: Using Real-Life Cases to Evaluate If Your OHS Program Is Compliant
RoryL2020-06-22T20:35:26-07:00What’s At Stake While perfect compliance should be the goal of every OHS program, violations may still occur. The good news is that OHS laws neither expect nor require perfection,
SCORECARD: Due Diligence Cases from 2019
RoryL2020-06-22T19:30:20-07:00EMPLOYER USED DUE DILIGENCE (4 cases) Alberta: Unforeseeable that Experienced Crew Would Need Basic Rigging Training What Happened: Oil crew member loses 4 toes after a sling falls from a tractor
Safety at Holiday Parties
RoryL2020-06-22T19:24:31-07:00This special report will help you avoid liability at your company parties and events, especially if alcohol will be served.
Returning To Work: How to Ensure Injured & Ill Workers Safely Return to the Workplace
RoryL2020-06-22T19:22:30-07:00This special report will help you understand the return-to-work requirements under OHS and/or workers’ comp law, and what you can do to comply with those requirements and help injured or ill workers rejoin the workforce
Report on How OHS Violations Are Resolved in Ontario
RoryL2020-06-22T19:19:48-07:00Christina Hall and Adrian Miedema, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP More than two-thirds of Ontario companies charged under the Occupational Health and Safety Act plead guilty. Defendants who plead guilty and allow
Recent Case Reinforces Worker Duty to Cooperate in Accommodation Process
RoryL2020-06-22T19:17:10-07:00By André Champagne of Emond Harnden- A recent arbitral decision highlights the duty of an employee to cooperate with the employer in determining appropriate accommodation. In Star Choice Television Network Inc.
Re-Opening Retail
RoryL2020-06-22T19:14:13-07:00How Re-Opening Will Happen Post-COVID-19 In part of reducing infection spread, governments are expecting businesses to take certain precautions as they begin to re-open.Governments want to speed up the pace
Re-Opening Offices
RoryL2020-06-22T19:11:48-07:00How Re-Opening Will Happen Post-COVID-19 In part of reducing infection spread, governments are expecting businesses to take certain precautions as they begin to re-open. Governments want to speed up the pace
Re-Opening Manufacturing
RoryL2020-06-22T19:08:49-07:00How Re-Opening Will Happen Post-COVID-19 In part of reducing infection spread, governments are expecting businesses to take certain precautions as they begin to re-open. Governments want to speed up the
Re-Opening Food Services
RoryL2020-06-22T19:00:01-07:00How Re-Opening Will Happen Post-COVID-19 In part of reducing infection spread, governments are expecting businesses to take certain precautions as they begin to re-open. Governments want to speed up the
QC Commission Says Telecommuter’s Injury Was Work-Related
RoryL2020-06-22T18:53:32-07:00May 2012 – By Marie-Andrée Larouche of Norton Rose Employment and labour In Desrochers et Agence du revenu du Canada,1 Quebec’s Commission des lésions professionnelles (CLP) concluded that a teleworker had
Protecting Workers in Winter
RoryL2020-06-22T18:51:26-07:00This special report explains how to protect workers in the winter from hazards such as cold stress and icy roads.