Mining Company Fined $120,000 for Drilling Too Close to Rock Structures
A loose rock fell on a mine worker who was performing drilling and rock blasting in an area near bedding planes, veins, joints and faults. The MOL concluded that vibrations […]
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Excavation Contractor Fined $25,000 for Pedestrian Fatality
A pedestrian died after getting hit by a dump truck that was clearing debris from a shopping center undergoing renovations. The driver apparently got the signal to reverse from an […]
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Design Center Fined $120,000 for Exposing Workers to Carbon Monoxide
Two workers using gas-powered concrete saws to cut flooring in a retail space for the installation of plumbing systems were exposed to elevated levels of carbon monoxide and had to […]
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WHMIS Training & Compliance Game Plan
Take 6 steps to ensure workers exposed to hazardous substances get proper WHMIS training. Many if not most workplaces contain chemical, biological and other substances (called “hazardous products”) that pose health […]
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Failure to Name Prime Contractor Makes Construction Site Owner the Prime
CNESST cited the owner of a construction site of failing, as prime contractor, to ensure that guardrails were installed around a roof terrace elevated more than 3 metres above the […]
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Cement Company Fined $165,000 for Machine Accident
A cement worker sent inside a Finish Mill Cooler to measure vibrations while the equipment was in operation stepped on the unsecured hatch cover, which flipped inward, resulting in critical […]
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Roll-Over Accident Costs Worker His Life and His Employer $200,000
A mine worker operating a self-contained hydraulic track drill equipped with steel tracks for movement lost his life as a result of injuries sustained in a roll-over accident while scaling […]
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Maintenance Contractor Is Still on the Hook for Training Bonus
Vale, a food processing plant hired Pennecon, a contractor to perform maintenance on machinery at the site. Pennecon’s collective agreement required Pennecon to pay maintenance technicians a mentoring bonus to […]
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Forklift Operator Gets His Suspended Driver’s Licence Back
Trying to make ends meet, a forklift operator decided to risk driving while his licence was suspended so he could make some extra money performing cleaning working during the holiday […]
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Metal Manufacturer Fined $13,500 for Failing to Lock Out Machine
A worker reached into a wheel rim fabricating machine that he thought had been de-activated. But his hand caused the sensor to activate the machine, resulting in the partial amputation […]
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Prime Contractor Fined $100,000 for Forestry Worker’s Death
A forestry worker was killed when the log loader he was walking past swung, pinning him between the loader counterbalance and the cut slope next to the road. The victim […]
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Roofer Loses Appeal of $10,000 AMP
A worker was hit on the head by a bag of debris weighing 18 kg that was tossed off a roof. The employer was socked with an administrative monetary penalty […]
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Employer Fined $95,000 for Powered Mobile Equipment Mishap
A rink chiller being transported from a mechanical room to an outdoor temporary storage area tipped and fell onto a worker, causing serious injury. The employer was fined $95,000 after […]
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Nov 17 – Hand Chain and Lever Hoist Safety
Recorded Date: November 17, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PST Speaker: Rick Sikora - Cranemasters Recording: To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. Manually operated lever and chain hoists are […]
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Conveyor Safety: Know the Laws of Your Province
Conveyors require additional machine guarding measures. In addition to general machine guarding and lockout/tagout rules, OHS regulations require employers to take additional measures to prevent conveyor injuries. Here’s a look at […]
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Conveyor Safety Policy
Prevent costly conveyor injuries and OHS violations. Like many companies, you may use conveyors in your workplace to move materials from one place to another. But while conveyors eliminate the need […]
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Conveyor Safety & Compliance Game Plan
Take 5 steps to prevent conveyor injuries and OHS violations. Like many companies, you may use conveyors in your workplace to move materials from one place to another. But while conveyors […]
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Chain Saw Safety: Know The Laws Of Your Province
What you must do to protect workers who operate chain saws. All jurisdictions require employers to take specific measures to protect workers who use chain saws at the workplace. Here’s a […]
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Chain Saw Safety Policy
A template you can adapt to prevent chain saw injuries and OHS violations. Chain saws can be deadly when the equipment is improper or misused. That’s why OHS laws require employers […]
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Chain Saw Safety & Compliance Game Plan
The 5 steps to take to prevent chain saw injuries and OHS violations. Chain saws, or power-driven tools for cutting wood are common at not just forestry and lumber but many […]
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New Federal Hazardous Waste Shipping Rules Take Effect in October
The 9 things you need to know about the new environmental requirements. Once upon a time, generators of hazardous waste could circumvent onerous disposal regulations by shipping it to other countries […]
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Crane Inspections: Know the Laws of Your Province
OHS crane inspection rules vary by province. While all jurisdiction require employers to ensure that cranes are properly inspected in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, CSA and other applicable standards, there are […]
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Cranes, Hoists and Slings Safety Policy
A template you can adapt to prevent costly crane accidents and OHS violations.
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Mobile Crane Operator’s Daily Log Book Template
Before operating a crane, hoist or lifting device at the start of work each day, the operator must make a visual inspection to ensure that the equipment is safe and […]
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Mobile Crane Daily Log Book Annual Review Record
Crane logs must not only be kept but also reviewed at least once a year. Many jurisdictions require employers to ensure that specific log books for each crane used at the […]
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Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Equipment Compliance Game Plan
Five people lost their lives and hundreds of others had to be evacuated as a result of the recent crane collapse at a Kelowna, BC, residential tower construction site. Sadly, […]
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Essential Rigging Knowledge for Industry
Recorded Date: September 16, 2021 Time: 9 AM PDT Speaker: Rick Sikora Recording To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. All ancillary material is available as a handout with the recording. Presented in partnership […]
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Strong OHS Program Not Enough to Prove Due Diligence for Foreseeable Risk
Residual stored energy caused a machine that was supposedly locked out to start up unexpectedly and amputate a worker’s thumbs. The employer argued that it exercised due diligence to comply […]
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Company Had the Right Safety Policy but Didn’t Make Workers Aware of It
An elevator company had a safety policy banning workers from wearing gloves when working on moving machinery. The problem is that the worker who got his gloved hand ensnared while […]
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Texting at Service Stop Is Just Cause to Fire Driver with Disciplinary History
Sending a text message on her cell phone while her vehicle was parked at a service stop with its four-way flashers on was the last straw for a city bus […]
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