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Workplace Investigations: 5 Basic But Important Tips
There has been no shortage of high-profile workplace investigations and discussions surrounding the outcome of those investigations in the [...]
Fall Protection Policy (Alberta Version)
Vertical falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries, not to mention stop work orders and other OHS penalties. OHS [...]
April 25 – Fuel Spill Response Training
Date: April 25 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM (PST) Speaker: TBA Click Here to register. In an era where environmental stewardship and [...]
April 22 – Wildfire Safety Tips and Techniques
Date: April 22 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (PST) Speaker: TBA Click Here to register. Join Us for a Crucial Webinar on [...]
April 24 – CyberSecurity: Email Threat Awareness
Date: April 24 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM (PST) Speaker: TBA Click Here to register. In today's interconnected digital landscape, email has [...]
April 22 – Identifying, Addressing and Preventing Heat Related Illnesses
Date: April 22 Time: 12 - 1 PM (PST) Speaker: TBA Click Here to register. Welcome to a comprehensive guide on "Identifying, [...]
Prime Contractors: Four Steps to Avoid Liability for OHS Violations Committed by Prime Contractors and Constructors – Special Report
The document provides a comprehensive guide for prime contractors and site owners on navigating occupational health and safety (OHS) [...]
March 21 – Navigating Seasonal Hazards: Spring Safety Tips
Date: March 21 Time: 9:00-10:00 AM (PST) Speaker: Rick Tobin, CEO Bongarde Click Here to register. Each year, SafetyNow sends out our Annual State of [...]
Is Following an Industry Standard Enough to Show Due Diligence?
OHS violations can happen even when you try hard to comply. But at least the due diligence defence is [...]
Is Following an Industry Standard Enough to Show Due Diligence?Scorecard of Legal Cases
You won't be held liable for violating an OHS law if you can show that you used due diligence, [...]
OK to Use Surveillance Tape to Prove Worker Faked Her Injuries
An avionics installation worker got fired for faking the injuries she supposedly suffered as a result of slipping on black [...]
Arbitrator Upholds Mandatory 3-Dose Vaccination Policy
Having lost its case against the previous 2-dose mandatory COVID vaccination policy, the union challenged the new 3-dose policy that [...]
Arbitrator Shouldn’t Have Upheld Random Drug Testing Policy
An airport required safety-sensitive workers to submit to random drug and alcohol testing. The union filed a grievance but the [...]
Recycling Company Fined $125,000 for Machine Fatality
A recycling company worker got killed while removing a bin of waste materials to be carted away. MOL inspectors determined [...]
Worker Accused of Sexual Assault Can’t Sue Accuser for Defamation
A Canada Post worker accused a fellow letter carrier of sexual harassment and assault. After an internal investigation, a union [...]
Union Loses Bid to Overturn Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Lack of Notice
Sec. 54 of the Labour Relations Code requires employers to give at least 60 days' notice before introducing a policy [...]
Disabling Braking Device Is Just Cause to Fire Transit Worker
A rapid transit worker with 8 years of service and no disciplinary record was fired for disabling a safety braking [...]