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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First Aid, Other OHS Violations Cost Pipeline Contractor Over $254,000
A prime contractor at a pipeline right-of-way worksite was fined $254,697 for multiple offences, including repeat violations. Among other things, the firm failed to ensure that ensure that trees hazardous […]
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7-Eleven Fined $340,000 for Not Protecting Night Workers from Violence
After visiting two 7-Eleven stores, WorkSafeBC inspectors spotted several violations in the company’s violence prevention program for late-night retail, including: i. Workers working alone at night weren’t wearing a personal […]
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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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Wildfire Safety Guide
"If you’re a homeowner, it can be highly stressful if a wildfire begins and spreads to your general location or residence. Learn everything you need to know about wildfires and […]
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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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Mine Rockfall Results in 2 Injuries and $110,000 Fine
Two gypsum mine workers were seriously injured when a ledge of rock weighing about 2,400 pounds fell on top of them. The mine had a pre-job safety analysis system, but […]
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Ask The Expert: Monthly Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections
QUESTION Our facility is an office building in Ontario. We recognize that fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly, but we don’t know what the inspection should cover. Can you help? ANSWER The Ontario […]
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Private Pain and Public Risk: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Recorded Date: June 2, 2021 Time: 9am – 10:30am PDT Speaker: Glenn French Recording To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. As a member of OHS Insider, use discount code OHSIVIP21 to watch the recording […]
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BC Mining Giant Hit with Record-High $60 Million Fisheries Violation Fine
BC coal mining Teck Coal was on the receiving end of the highest fine ever handed out in Canada for a fisheries violation, $60 million, after pleading guilty to 2 […]
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Heat Stress Hazard Assessment Checklist
Are your workers exposed to heat stress hazards? The first step in controlling heat stress hazards is to have a competent person do a hazard assessment to determine whether workers are […]
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Hypothermia FAQs for Workers Exposed to Cold Stress
Educate workers about deadly hypothermia hazards. 8 FAQs about Hypothermia Introduction: The human body functions normally at a “core” temperature of 36°C /98.6°F. If your core body temperature drops too low it […]
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Cold Stress Compliance Game Plan
The 6 steps you must take to protect workers from hypothermia, frostbite and other cold stress hazards. The human body functions normally at a “core” temperature of 36°C/98.6°F. If core temperature […]
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C-65 Workplace Violence & Harassment Compliance Checklist
The to-do list you must complete by January 1, 2021 to comply with Bill C-65 Employers who are federally regulated have a long list of things to do to ensure compliance […]
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Workplace Violence & Harassment Hazard Assessment Form
Your workplace violence hazard assessment should also target harassment. Federal OHS laws (Bill C-65) require employers to perform a hazard assessment of not only workplace violence but also harassment. Rather than […]
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Can You Name 5 Subjects/Topics That are Most Relevant to the Discussions Off-the-Job Safety?
QUESTION Can you name 5 subjects/topics that are most relevant to the discussions off-the-job safety? Training programs/protocols for off-the-job employees, seat-belt use in vehicles, defensive driving programs, Slips/Trips/Falls, personal discipline. Telecommuting […]
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Cold Stress Hazard Assessment Checklist
Workers who have to do their jobs in extreme cold conditions, whether indoors or outdoors, may be exposed to hypothermia and other forms of cold stress. OHS laws require employers […]
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Model Workplace Violence Hazard Assessment Form
The starting point in preventing workplace violence is to perform a hazard assessment and determine if violence is a real or potential hazard at your work site. Here’s a form […]
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Must Employer Inspect Postal Carrier Routes for Safety Hazards?
SITUATION Letter carriers express concern about the safety of their delivery routes to their JHSC. They travel on foot in public areas and also deliver to private residences. Currently, carriers are […]
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PPE Hazard Assessment Checklist
BENEFITS If you can’t eliminate or minimize a safety hazard using engineering controls or safe work practices, you must ensure that workers have and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to […]
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Can an Employer Ban Workers from Wearing a Particular Shoe?
SITUATION A resort worker injures her ankle while wearing sneakers with a curved platform sole intended to tone muscles. She reports the injury to her employer’s JHSC. A JHSC member finds […]
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Sharps and Needlestick Hazard Management
This information sheet from PEI’s WCB covers the risks posed by needlestick injuries, how to reduce these risks and recommendations for workers and employers.
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WHMIS 2015 Education & Training Checklist
BENEFITS WHMIS is designed to protect workers from the risks posed by hazardous substances. The old WHMIS system in Canada (WHMIS 1988) is in the midst of being updated to WHMIS […]
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Hazardous Materials Management Checklist
BENEFITS Managing hazardous materials during demolition and construction activities poses many challenges as to environmental, health and safety considerations and risks. A webinar by Matthew Allen of Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering […]
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Workplace Hazard Identification Checklist
BENEFITS Employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect workers from hazards—both known and foreseeable—in the workplace. To fulfill this duty, employers must be proactive and regularly inspect or […]
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Storage Rack Inspection Checklist
Benefits Storage racks are commonly used to store materials in warehouses, distribution centres, retail stores and manufacturing plants. But if these racks are improperly installed or used, or become damaged in […]
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Ventilation Inspection Checklist
BENEFITS The OHS laws require employers to protect workers from respiratory hazards by providing proper ventilation for the workplace. Many employers satisfy this requirement through the use of a mechanical ventilation […]
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COVID-19 Risk Assessments Template
A risk assessment should be completed to determine the controls required for protecting workers against hazards in the workplace. This also applies to COVID-19. Source: safetyalliancebc.ca/covid-19
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COVID-19 Field Level Hazard Assessment Form
Before work begins at a site, have workers complete this Field Level Risk Assessment and Worksite Precautions form, which is based on a model from the Northwest Territories/Nunavut WSCC, to […]
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