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OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2024

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Monthly & Regular Workplace Inspections Compliance Game Plan

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Monthly Workplace Inspection Report Form

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Federal Court Invalidates Government Policy for Failing to Protect Migratory Birds

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National Day of Mourning

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Overtime Mistakes to Avoid

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Coping With Personality Disorders at Work

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Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Prevention & Compliance Game Plan

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Rollover Protection for Powered Mobile Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

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May 13 – What are the ABC’s of Confined Spaces and How Does it Apply to My Job?

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OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2024

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Checklist Of ‘Competent Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Alberta Employers)

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OHS Fines Scorecard for 2024 (Feb. 14 to March 15)

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Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (BC Version)

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OHS Work Refusals – Know the Laws of Your Province

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British Columbia Launches New Output Based Pricing System

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OHS “Competent’ Person” Requirements Compliance Game Plan

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Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Federally Regulated Employers)

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Who’s a ‘Competent’ Person Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Work Refusals Response & Compliance Game Plan

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June 19 – Recognition & Engagement – Road to Success

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May 8 – Achieving Your Goals – Road to Success

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May 16 – From Connection to Isolation: Social Media’s Paradox for Mental Wellbeing

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Province Not Effectively Managing Hazardous Spills, says B.C.’s Auditor General

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Court Upholds Employer’s Dismissal Of Health And Safety Manager For Cause

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Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI) Prevention Compliance Game Plan

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OHS Fines Scorecard for 2024 (Jan. 1 thru Feb. 13)

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You Can’t Contract Your Way Out of Environmental Liability

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OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2024

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Health And Safety Manager Dismissed For Cause For Improper Reporting And Handling Of Her Own WSIB Claim

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Workplace Investigations: 5 Basic But Important Tips

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Fall Protection Policy (Alberta Version)

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Wildfire Safety Tips and Techniques

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CyberSecurity: Email Threat Awareness

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Identifying, Addressing and Preventing Heat Related Illnesses

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Prime Contractors: Four Steps to Avoid Liability for OHS Violations Committed by Prime Contractors and Constructors – Special Report

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March 21 – Navigating Seasonal Hazards: Spring Safety Tips

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Fall Protection Training Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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When Fall Protection Plans Are Mandatory – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Fall Protection Systems & Equipment Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Who’s an ‘Employer’ Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Protect Yourself

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OHS Fines Scorecard for December 2023

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New Duty To Cooperate And Maintain Employment Following Workplace Injury Labour, Employment & Human Rights Bulletin

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Creating A Safe Space In Training Sessions For Both Trainers And Trainees

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Prime Contractor – Greater Sudbury Case

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Cold-Related Hazards

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Coping With Personality Disorders at Work

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Federal Government Publishes New Cap-and-Trade Framework for Oil and Gas Sector GHG Emissions

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Unmasking the Illusion of Management Safety Tours

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OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2023

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Sexual Harassment at Your Holiday Party: What’s Your Liability?

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Culture of Care

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Safety in the Digital Revolution

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Supreme Court Finds Bill C-69 Environmental Assessment Law Partly Unconstitutional

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Extension Ladder Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2023

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Why a Good Contract Isn’t Enough to Avoid Liability for Environmental Contamination

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Body & Limb Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

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OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2023

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Which “Workers” OHS Laws Protect – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Workplace Toilet Facilities Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2023

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Protection Against Drowning – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2023

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What is Competency and Why Does Industry Still Have Line of Fire Incidents

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Hand Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

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OHS PPE Payment Requirements 2 – Infographic

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OHS PPE Payment Requirements – Infographic

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OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2023

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Physical Demand Analysis Form

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Understanding How the Air Quality Index Works

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Brief Your JHSC on What Safety Culture Is & Why You Need It

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WHMIS & Workplace Availability of Safety Data Sheets – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2023

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Federal Government Unveils Sweeping New Plastics Packaging Regulations

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OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2023

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What’s Your Company Doing for the International Day of Mourning?

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Electrical Work PPE Policy

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State of Safety Survey 2023

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Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

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Electrical Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2023

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Innovations in First Aid Kits and Training for Modern Occupational Health and Safety

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OHS Legal Issues With Due Diligence Defenses – Special Report

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Don’t Assume that Following an Industry Standard Is Enough to Comply with OHS Requirements

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Stacking Safety Do’s & Don’ts

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Common Ergonomics Misconceptions Debunked

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OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2023

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Avoiding Costly Mistakes for Hybrid Work

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Is a Contractor Liable for a Subcontractor’s Environmental Violation?

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Foot Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

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OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2023

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How Helping Employees Cope with Mental Illness Can Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

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Workers’ Mental Health & Why You Need an Accommodations Policy

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Mental Health Accommodations Policy & Procedure

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Eye and Face Protection Compliance Game Plan

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What’s the Difference between a Safe Work Practice and Safe Job Procedure? – Ask The Expert

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BC Employers’ OHS Obligations to Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment

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OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2023

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OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2022

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Contractor Management: How to Secure Safety Buy-in

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OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2022

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Fire Prevention Compliance Game Plan

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Fire Emergency Response Plans – Know The Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2022

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Arbitrator Shouldn’t Have Upheld Random Drug Testing Policy

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Worker Accused of Sexual Assault Can’t Sue Accuser for Defamation

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Auto Technician Wasn’t Fired for Complaining about Indoor Smoking

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Minor Chemical Spill Isn’t Serious Enough to Justify Post-Incident Drug Testing

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5 Myths About What Defines a Confined Space

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Work Refusal Notification Form

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Preventing Back Injuries with Ergonomics – At Home & At Work

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OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2022

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ISO 9001 – Lessons from the Trenches

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AEDs in the Workplace – Compliance Game Plan

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Avoiding Liability for “Greenwashing” in Product Advertising

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Ergonomics Risk Reduction Strategies In Healthcare

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AEDs Re-Stocking Form

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AEDs Incident Report Form

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Rejection of JHSC Recommendation Notice

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Minimizing Liability Risks When Rejecting Unrealistic JHSC Recommendations – Compliance Game Plan

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Duty to Accommodate Special Report

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Responding to JHSC Recommendations – Know The Laws of Your Province

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OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2022

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The Conflicts Don’t Stop: The Latest on Workplace Investigations

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Working Alone Special Report

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Nationwide Ban on Single-Use Plastics Takes Effect on Dec. 20, 2022

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Occupiers’ Liability – Know The Laws of Your Province

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Is Employer Liable for Ladder Fall Caused by Worker’s Carelessness? – Ask The Expert

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Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

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Fixed Ladder Safety – Compliance Game Plan

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OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2022

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Due Diligence 2022 Semi-Annual Scorecard

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Workplace Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response Policy

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Workplace Naloxone Incident Debriefing Form

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Naloxone Hazard Incident Report

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Naloxone Hazard Workplace Assessment Form

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Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Nasal Spray)

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Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Injection)

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Naloxone Distribution & Use Log

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Distribution of Naloxone – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Minimum Age Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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New & Young Worker Safety – Compliance Game Plan

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New & Young Worker Safety Orientation & Training – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Workplace Fatigue & How Overworking Workers Costs More than It Saves

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OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2022

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The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)

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Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System – Compliance Game Plan

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Fatigue Management Policy

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Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge

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Occupational Diseases Covered by Workers Comp – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Which Illnesses Are Considered “Occupational Diseases” for Workers Comp?

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How to Create a Hazardous Spills Response Plan

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Hazardous Spills Reporting – Compliance Game Plan

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OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2022

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Joint Health & Safety Committee Participation in Hazard Assessment?

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OHS Hazard Identification & Assessment – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Hazard Identification & Assessment Game Plan

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WorkSafeBC’s High-Risk Strategy for Construction Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Reduce Injuries

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OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2022

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Don’t Teach my Mother WHMIS

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Avoid Privacy Violations When Using GPS and Other Monitoring Technologies to Ensure Workers’ Safety

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Excavation & Trench Safety Compliance Game Plan

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Trench/Excavation Inspection Checklist

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Safety of Excavations Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Excavations Safety Policy

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OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2022

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Material Handling: Employer Didn’t Use Due Diligence to Prevent Overhead Crane Operator Injury

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Excavations: CNESST Inspector’s Estimate Not Enough to Prove Trench Violation

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Ergonomics: No Proof that Repetitive Work Tasks Caused Housekeeper’s Shoulder Injury

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Privacy: Employer Doesn’t Have to Stop Using Allegedly Privacy-Invasive GPS App

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Shipping Terminal Fined $250,000 for Worker’s Fatal Fall

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What Constitutes a “Disability” – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Is a Worker’s Failure to Disclose Medical Marijuana Use Grounds for Termination?

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Workplace Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Abuse – Compliance Game Plan

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OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (British Columbia Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Manitoba Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (New Brunswick Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Newfoundland Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Quebec Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Prince Edwards Island Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Yukon Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Saskatchewan Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Nunavut Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Northwest Territories Version)

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OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2022

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Does Workers Compensation Cover a Telecommuter’s Home Injury? – Quiz

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Revised Pre-Start Review Rules Take Effect in Ontario

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It’s Time To Re-Activate Your Covid-19 Exposure Prevention Plan

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What’s the Difference between Liquefied Petroleum Gases and Flammable Liquids? – Ask The Expert

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Compressed Gases Safety – Compliance Game Plan

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Woman Who Falls Down Stairs While Working From Home Eligible for Worker’s Compensation

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OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2022

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Grinding Wheel Safety – Compliance Game Plan

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Due Diligence 2021, The 16th Annual Scorecard

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Contractor Fined $16,500 for Construction Worker’s Fall

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WorkSafeBC Lowers the Boom on Prime Contractor after Gas Worker’s Death

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Union Employee Fired for Distracted Driving Can’t Sue for Money Damages

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Month In Review – Federal

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Month In Review – Alberta

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Month In Review – British Columbia

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Month in Review – Manitoba

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Month In Review – New Brunswick

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Month In Review – Newfoundland & Labrador

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Month In Review – Northwest Territories

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Month In Review – Nova Scotia

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Month In Review – Nunavut

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Month In Review – Ontario

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Month in Review – Prince Edward Island

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Month In Review – Quebec

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Month In Review – Saskatchewan

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Month In Review – Yukon

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OK to Require Medical Exam of Marijuana User’s Fitness for Safety-Sensitive Job

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Nurses’ Union Lose Bid to Widen COVID-19 N95 Respirator Directive

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Fired Québecer Can Sue for National Origin Discrimination

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Court Upholds OHS Officer’s Rejection of Worker’s Confined Space Work Refusal

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Court Refuses to Pull Plug on RCMP Employees’ $1.1 Billion Harassment Lawsuit

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WHMIS Training – Compliance Game Plan

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Cyberbullying Prevention Policy

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Bar Owner Fined $50,000 for Customer’s Drunk Driving

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Forklift Operator Gets His Suspended Driver’s Licence Back

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Prime Contractor Fined $100,000 for Forestry Worker’s Death

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Restaurant Ordered to Close for Not Verifying Customers’ Vaccination

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Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claim

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COVID-19 Infection Risks Don’t Justify Unilateral Staffing Cuts

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Information You Must List in Accident Reports – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Accident Investigation & Reporting Policy Language

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Drugs/Alcohol Testing Policy Checklist

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Ionizing & Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Workplace Ionizing Radiation Safety Policy

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Ionizing Radiation Inspection Checklist

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Ionizing Radiation Safety Compliance Game Plan

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Scorecard of the Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Cases Decided Since Marijuana Legalization

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Prevention – The New Frontier of Workforce Mental Health

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What “Due Diligence” Is All About

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It’s 3 Strikes and Y’er Out for Fired Diamond Miner

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Worker Claims Co-Workers’ NFL Fantasy Draft Snub Is Bullying

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Are Employers Liable for Injuries Caused by Victims’ Own Safety Violations?

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Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy

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Hamlet Gets 18 Months’ Corporate Probation for Defying Stop Work Order

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How to Avoid OHS Liability When Contracting with “Prime Contractors”/”Constructors”

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OK to Charge Constructor as “Employer” for OHS Violation, Says Top Court

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Staying Safe at Work

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STAYING IMMUNE to Slips Trips and Falls

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Slips, Trips and Falls – Infographic

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Respiratory Protection Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan

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Lockout – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet

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Supervisor Guidelines for Enforcement of OHS Rules

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Work From Home Policy

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Office Workstation Ergonomics – Compliance Game Plan

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Task Design Ergonomic Assessment Checklist

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Heat Stress – Compliance Game Plan

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Heat Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

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Ergonomics of Working from Home – 1 Year Later – Lessons Learned

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First Aid – Compliance Game Plan

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Work Refusals & Work Stoppages Policy

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Machine Guarding Quiz

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Lockout/Tagout Quiz

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Leadership Quiz

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Indoor Air Quality Quiz

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Hot Work / Welding Quiz

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Hand and Power Tools Quiz

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Forklifts Quiz

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Fatigue Quiz

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Equipment / Machinery Quiz

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Mine Safety Infographic

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Workplace Harassment Prevention – Compliance Game Plan

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Workplace Harassment Investigation Checklist

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Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy

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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Infographic

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OHS Workplace Posting Requirements Across Canada: Know The Laws Of Your Province

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Hearing Conservation – Compliance Game Plan

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Hearing Conservation – Know The Laws Around the Provinces

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Can You Discipline Employees for Not Following COVID Rules When They’re Off-Duty?

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COVID-19 UPDATE – Businesses Permitted To Stay Open And Sector Specific Restrictions

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Fall Protection – Compliance Game Plan

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Cold Stress – Compliance Game Plan

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Cold Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

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Employee Called “Honey” By Her Co-Worker Has a Case for Sex Harassment

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A 4-Phase Strategy to Prevent Same Level Falls and Ensure OHS Compliance

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How to Create a Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Policy

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When Are Required OHS Controls “Practicable” to Implement?

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How to Comply with OHS Indoor Air Quality Requirements

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Definitions of “Practicable” and “Reasonably Practicable” Across Canada

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Workplace Harassment Laws Around The Provinces

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9 Things to do to Prevent Confined Space Fatalities and Costly OHS Violations

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Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Testing & Discipline Cases Decided Since Cannabis Legalization

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Implementing a Mandatory Workplace Face Mask Policy

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OHS Compliance Calendar 2024

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Inspection Checklist

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Employer Incident Investigation Report (EIIR)

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Sample Training Record for Working Alone

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Sample Check-in Frequency Worksheet

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Sample Procedure for Regular Person Checks

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Suspect and Vehicle Identification Sheet

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Violent Incident Report

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What are the Steps to Eliminate the Negative Effects of Hearing Loss in the Workplace?

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Workplace Violence Requirements Across Canada

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Airborne Hazard Control Plan Policy

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Biohazard Control Policy

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Test Your OHS IQ: Does Workers’ Comp Cover an Injury Suffered by a Telecommuter at Home?

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Test Your OHS IQ: Does Collecting GPS Data from Vehicles Violate Workers? Privacy Rights?

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Test Your Environmental Law I.Q.: Can Relying on Government Advice Excuse an Environmental Violation?

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Quiz: Name That Machine Guard

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Flu & Infectious Illness Preparedness Checklist

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Cold Stress Hazard Assessment Checklist

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Yukon

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Saskatchewan

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Qubec

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Prince Edward Island

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nunavut

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Northwest Territories

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nova Scotia

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Newfoundland and Labrador

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? New Brunswick

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Manitoba

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? British Columbia

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Yukon

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Saskatchewan

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Québec

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Prince Edward Island

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Ontario

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nunavut

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Northwest Territories

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nova Scotia

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Newfoundland and Labrador

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – New Brunswick

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Safety Checklist for Lone Workers Working Alone

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WHMIS Supplier Label Pictograms Graphic

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First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist: Basic First Aid Kits

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Cold Stress Exposure Control Policy

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Returning to Work after Covid-19 – Ergonomics Considerations

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Why Is Worker’s Injury Suffered During ‘Normal Body Movement’ Compensable?

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Vehicle Safety Checklist

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Hand Tool Selection Checklist

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Are Injuries from Assault at Work Camp Covered by Workers’ Comp?

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Must Suppliers Disclose ‘Confidential Business Information’ on SDSs?

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Does Worker’s Violation of Safety Rule Bar Workers’ Comp Claim?

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Should Workers’ Win Lawsuit Based on Injures Suffered While Being Driven by Co-Worker?

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Traffic Control Planning & Preparation Checklist

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PPE Hazard Assessment Checklist

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Can Trucker Injured at Home Before Trip Get Workers’ Comp?

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Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints

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Working Alone Hazards Checklist

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Home Workspace Safety Checklist

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Well-Being Checklist

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How the Coronavirus Can Effect Your Business – Special Report

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Confined Spaces Entry Policy

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Contractor Safety Policy

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Case Studies to Get Management’s Support

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Office Ergonomics Checklist

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Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Checklist

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OHS & Wellness Participatory Program Checklist

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Welding Safety Checklist

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

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Due Diligence Checklist

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Contractor Document Checklist

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Confined Space Attendant Training Checklist

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Machinery & Equipment Safety Checklist

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Accidental Exposure First Aid Procedure

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Stress Prevention Checklist

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Housekeeping Checklist

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Spot The Safety Violation: Power Tool Common Sense

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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Procedure

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Notice of Discipline for Worker Safety Violation

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Environmental Management Procedure for a Commercial Lease

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Working Alone/Isolation Contact Form

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Return to Work Plan Monitoring Form

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Contractor Incident Reporting Form

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Spot the Safety Hazard: How Would You Treat Worker with Frostbit Hands?

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Spot The Safety Hazard: Contact Stress Is Nothing to Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk About

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Spot the Safety Violations: Is This What You’d Call a Proper Step Ladder?

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Spot the Safety Violation: Is This What You’d Call a Proper Lockout?

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Spot The Safety Violations: Powered Mobile Equipment Is for Moving Materials, Not Men

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Spot the Safety Hazard: Safe Lifting Techniques Prevent MSIs

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Spot the OSHA Violation: Is This the Right Way to Beat Heat Stress?

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Spot the Safety Violations: Is This a Safe Way to Operate a Circular Saw?

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Spot the Safety Violations: Ensuring Use of Proper PPE for Welding & Hot Work

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Spot the Safety Violations: Unsafe Operation of Forklifts & Powered Mobile Equipment

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Spot The Safety Violation: Just One Slip…

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Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Forklift Safety Tips

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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Watch Where You Point that Thing!

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Spot The Safety Violation: You Should Judge a Container by Its Label

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Spot The Safety Violation: A Lot of Good This Sign Is Doing

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers from Insects & the Diseases They May Spread

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Spot The Safety Violation: Makeshift Scaffolds Won’t Do

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Spot The Safety Violation: How to Prevent Tractor Rollovers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Riding High – and Unsafely

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers’ Heads

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Spot The Safety Violation: Improv Isn’t Always Funny

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Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid These 3 Safety Mistakes

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stormy Weather Strikes Again

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Spot The Safety Violation: Storage Rack Collapse Buries Worker

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers’ Heads & Brains

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Spot The Safety Violation: Creative But Dangerous

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 6 Steps to Protect Workers? Eyes

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 7 Steps to Protect Workers In/Near Trenches

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Lock Fire Exits

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Spot The Safety Violation: Lifting Dos & Don’ts

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Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Rack Safety Tips

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Spot The Safety Violation: 6 Wind Safety Tips

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Spot The Safety Violation: The Dos & Don’ts of Safe Grinder Use

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Spot The Safety Violation: Cell Phones Aren’t the Only Distractions for Drivers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Beware of Exploding Tires

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Spot The Safety Violation: Confined Spaces in Plain Sight

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Get Bent out of Shape

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Daisy Chain Extension Cords

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Spot The Safety Violation: Get Me a Pry Bar!

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch out for Thin Ice

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Spot The Safety Violation: Winter + Dust = Explosive Combo

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Spot The Safety Violation: Decorating Shouldn’t Be Dangerous

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Play Hide-and-Seek with Eyewash Stations

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Spot The Safety Violation: I’ve Almost Got It?

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Spot The Safety Violation: What’s Wrong with this Buffer Zone?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Take on More than You Can Handle

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Spot The Safety Violation: How Many Trip Hazards Can You See?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Skylights Aren’t OHS Compliant Covers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Entanglement Injuries Can Change Lives

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Spot The Safety Violation: Get out of the Gutter

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Spot The Safety Violation: Drinking Water Isn’t the Best Eyewash Solution

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Spot The Safety Violation: Wake up, Goldilocks

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Spot The Safety Violation: This Isn’t the Circus

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Spot The Safety Violation: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Stand Too Close

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Spot The Safety Violation: Chainsaw Safety Tips

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Spot The Safety Violation: Ergonomics & Pregnant Workers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Is That Load Secure?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Fall for This!

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Spot The Safety Violation: More than Just a Broken Bulb

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Spot The Safety Violation: Party Decorations Make Bad Safety Measures

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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Bare-Chested = Unprotected

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Spot The Safety Violation: Emergencies Are No Laughing Matter

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Spot The Safety Violation: What You Wear Does Matter

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Spot The Safety Violation: Being on Top Isn’t Always Best

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Spot The Safety Violation: What’s Stopping These Workers from Falling?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Two Ladders Aren’t Better than One

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Spot The Safety Violation: The Leaning Tower of Pallets

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Try to Escape Through Here

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Spot The Safety Violation: Long Hair Can Be Beautiful But Hazardous

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Spot The Safety Violation: Can You Find the Fire Extinguisher?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Sometimes a Ladder Isn’t Right for the Job

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Overload Your Scaffold

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Spot The Safety Violation: Need a Lift?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Owners Should Lead by Example

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Spot The Safety Violation: Slip Sliding Away

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Spot The Safety Violation: Working by Roads Is Dangerous Business

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Spot The Safety Violation: 12 Tips for Safe Use of Elevated Platforms

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Spot The Safety Violation: Keep Away from the Edge of Trenches

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Spot The Safety Violation: Powered Equipment + Enclosed Area = CO Hazard

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stand

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Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Want to Use this Restroom?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Guard Your Equipment

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Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Lockout Requires More than Locks

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Drive a Snow-Covered Vehicle

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Be Shocked!

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Lockout Tagout: Are Lockout Procedures Always Followed At Your Workplace?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Why Rollover Protection Is Important

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Spot The Safety Violation: Good Thing More Went Right than Wrong

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Spot The Safety Violation: Snowy Roofs Are Slippery

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Spot The Safety Violation: Even Seemingly Benign Items Can Kill

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Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Tips for Safe Use of Laptops

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Spot The Safety Violation: Supervisors Should Know Better

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Spot The Safety Violation: Why You Should Follow Instructions

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Spot The Safety Violation: Some Items Just Aren’t Multipurpose

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Spot The Safety Violation: Sit up Straight!

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Let Safety Hazards Get En-Trenched

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Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid 4 Confined Space Mistakes

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers from Asbestos

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Spot The Safety Violation: The Safety Impacts of Worker Fatigue

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Spot The Safety Violation: Take Steps to Protect Workers from Dust

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Spot The Safety Violation: Caution Tape ≠ Proper Guardrail

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Spot The Safety Violation: Only Use Safety Equipment for Safety Purposes

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Wait for Lightning to Strike Twice

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Spot The Safety Violation: Shine a Light on Safety

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Spot The Safety Violation: Which Lockout Is Correct?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Drink This Water?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Make Sure Proper PPE Is Available

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Spot The Safety Violation: Should Toddlers Weld?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Covered in the Sun

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Spot The Safety Violation: Fright of Stairs

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Your Step(s)!

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Spot The Safety Violation: Distracted Driving Is Unsafe & Illegal

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Spot The Safety Violation: Improper Hazardous Substance Storage Can Be Deadly

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Spot The Safety Violation: Prevent Drownings with PFDs

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Spot The Safety Violation: Wearing Fall Protection Isn’t Enough

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Spot The Safety Violation: Worksite No Place for Balance Beam

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Use Hands to Clear Clogged Snow Blowers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Wind + Scaffolding = Safety Hazard

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Spot The Safety Violation: Get the Lead Out

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Spot The Safety Violation: Look Out Below!

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Spot The Safety Violation: Know Your Load Limits

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Spot The Safety Violation: Heavy Snow Can Collapse Roofs

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stick Your Hands

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Your Feet with Appropriate Footwear

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Spot The Safety Violation: Keep Outside Areas Clear of Snow & Ice

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Trade Warmth for Toxic Gases

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Spot The Safety Violation: Make Sure Machine Guards Are Effective

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Safe Hanging Holiday Decorations

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Spot The Safety Violation: Clear Snow from Vehicle Before Driving

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stacked Crates Aren’t a Safe Substitute for Ladders

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Use Food Containers to Store Hazardous Substances

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Spot The Safety Violation: Dress Properly to Avoid Cold Stress

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Spot The Safety Violation: Water + Electricity = Bad Combination

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Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Equipment Prevents Injuries

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Spot The Safety Violation: It’s All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

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Spot The Safety Violation: Workplace Safety Goes Beyond Workers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Safe on Aerial Work Platforms

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Spot The Safety Violation: Dig These Trench Hazards

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Spot The Safety Violation: Respiratory Protection Shouldn’t Suffocate You

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Spot The Safety Violation: Landscaping Hazards

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stick Your Head & Hands

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Spot The Safety Violation: Put a Lid on It!

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Spot The Safety Violation: A Fire Extinguisher Only for Tall People

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Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Posture Prevents Pain

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Spot The Safety Violation: Ladders on Roofs?a Risky Combination

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Spot The Safety Violation: Nail Guns Are as Dangerous as Handguns

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protect the Windows to Your Soul

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Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Wash out Your Eyes Here?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Staying Alert Is Key to Safety

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protecting Workers from One Hazard Shouldn’t Expose Them to Another

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Spot The Safety Violation: What Happened to This Truck Is Shocking

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Spot The Safety Violation: 5 Scissor Lift Safety Tips

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Spot The Safety Violation: Sometimes Three Ladders Aren’t Better than One

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Spot The Safety Violation: Step Ladders & Extension Ladders Aren’t Interchangeable

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Spot The Safety Violation: Is This a Safe Lifting Technique?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Snow + Ramp = Slipping Hazard

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Spot The Safety Violation: Santa’s Not the Only One on Snowy Rooftops

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Spot the Safety Violation: Proper Coughing Etiquette

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protection from Invisible Safety Hazards

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Spot the Safety Violation: Hot Work & Housekeeping

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Spot The Safety Violation: Ventilation Issues

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Spot The Safety Violation: Working at Heights

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Infographic: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress Across Canada

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Worker Fatigue Infographic

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Lawscape: OHS Laws Banning Workers from Work Sites While Impaired

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Working from Home in the Face of a Pandemic ? Applying Ergonomics Principles

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Ergonomics Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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OHS Fall Protection Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Housekeeping Requirements under the OHS Laws

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Source of First Aid Requirements By Jurisdiction

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WHMIS Training Program & Review Requirements

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Rules for Reporting Occupational Illnesses to Workers’ Comp

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Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province

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Welding PPE Requirements

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Lawscape – AMPs: The Costs of Noncompliance: Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS Offences

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Lawscape: OHS Workers Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Acute v. Chronic

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Lawscape: Workers? Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers

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Ergonomics Policy

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Fall Protection Policy

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First Aid Policy

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Hand & Power Tool Safety Policy

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4 Steps to Implementing a Safe Culture for Remote Work

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Hazard Identification Assessment & Control Policy

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Hearing Conservation & Noise Protection Policy

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Heat Stress Exposure Control Policy

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Hot Work Policy

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Housekeeping & Sanitary Workplace Policy

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JHSC Rules of Procedure

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Lockout & De-Energization Policy

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An Updated Look at Provincial Reopening Plans

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Machine Guarding Policy

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Policy

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Return To Work Policy

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Spill Response and Reporting Policy

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Workforce in Transition: Managing Mental Wellness of Your Remote Teams

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Compliance Briefing: How to Comply with Workers’ Comp Occupational Illness Requirements

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Traffic Hazards Management & Control Policy

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Policy

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Compliance Briefing: The 5 Things OHS Managers Needs to Know about Coronavirus & Workers’ Compensation

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WHMIS Policy (Federal Version)

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COVID-19: Pandemic Preparedness for Business

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Work Refusal Policy & Procedure

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OHS Case Alert: Smell of Pot in Car ≠ Proof Worker Is High At Work

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Workplace Violence and Harassment Enforcement – An Update

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Saskatchewan: Workers’ Comp

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Yukon Territory: Workers’ Comp

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Northwst Territories: Workers’ Comp

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Nova Scotia: Workers’ Comp Rates

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British Columbia: Workers’ Comp

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Failure of Return to Work Process ≠ Failure to Accommodate

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Ask The Expert: Can You Make Workers Wear “Uncomfortable” PPE?

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Firing Bookkeeper for Confidentiality Breach ≠ OHS Reprisal

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Risk of Inmate Attack ≠ Valid Grounds for Corrections Manager to Refuse Work

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Compliance Cheat Sheet: OHS Records Retention Requirements Across Canada

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How to Create ‘Active Shooter’ Response Guidelines for Your Workers

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Top Court Gives Lead-Poison Victim One More Shot at Workers’ Comp Benefits

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Hearing Protection: 10 FAQs About Noise Monitoring

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Trap to Avoid: Blaming OHS Violations on Workers’ Failure to Follow Safety Rules

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Alberta

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Word Search – Health & Safety

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Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Have to Cover Injured Worker’s Moving Expenses

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Workplace Smoking & Vaping: The 5 Things You Must Do to Comply with New Smoke-Free Laws

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Firing Worker with the Sniffles? Disability Discrimination

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OHS Insider Month in Review ? March 2019 Nunavut

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Having Lawyer Write Company a Letter ≠ Grounds for OHS Reprisal Claim

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Direct Indemnity Clauses – Supreme Court Of Canada Grants Leave In Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Her Majesty The Queen

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The OHS Insider 14th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard: Using Recent Cases to Assess Your OHS Program

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The Other Due Diligence: When Is ‘Mistake of Fact’ a Defence to an OHS Violation?

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Workers’ Comp Covers Salesman’s Brain Hemorrhage While Driving

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Being Sent Home with Pay ≠ Discipline for Work Refusal

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Repetitive Computer Work ≠ Proof Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Work-Related

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No ?Cognitive Testing’ for Safety-Sensitive Transit Operators

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Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage Presumptions By Jurisdiction – Disorders Covered

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Lawscape: OHS Workers Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Acute v. Chronic

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Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers

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No Workers’ Comp Replacement Benefits for Retired Workers

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OHS Officer’s “Upholding” of Work Refusal Is OK Even If Misstated

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Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Cover Police Officer’s PTSD

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Québec

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Alberta

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in BC

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Manitoba

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in New Brunswick

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Newfoundland

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Northwest Territories & Nunavut

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Nova Scotia

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Ontario

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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Prince Edward Island

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Whistleblower’s Stress ≠ Kind of Danger Justifying a Work Refusal

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OHS Legal Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD & Mental Stress

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Spot The Safety Violation: Is This a Proper WHMIS Label?

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No Workers’ Comp for Stressed Out Medical Assistant

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Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace

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Court Slams Door on Fired OHS Officer’s ‘Vexatious Litigation’

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Company Loses Bid to Appeal Denial of Workers’ Comp for Contract Worker

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Two OHS Appeal Decisions To Be Aware Of

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The 6 Things OHS Directors Need to Know About Cannabis Legalization

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Spot The Safety Violation: Does the Worker Have the Right PPE for This Job?

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Compliance Trends: The Top 3 New OHS/Workers’ Comp Laws in Each Jurisdiction

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Discussing Worker’s Job Status ≠ Bullying & Harassment

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What’s the Right Fine for OHS Violation Causing Rollover Death?

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Workers’ Comp Nixes Medical Cannabis for Worker on Prescription Opioids

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Railway Fined $1.25 Million for Fatal Lac-Mégantic Train Explosion

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Refusal to Pay Injured Worker’s Travel Costs ≠ Disability Discrimination

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OHS Insider Month in Review – March 2018 Newfoundland & Labrador

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Random Testing Policy Violates Coal Miners’ Privacy

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Mere Occurrence of Accident ≠ Proof of an OHS Violation

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Risk of Missing Tool Being in Inmates? Possession Justifies Guards’ Work Refusal

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Failure to Get Audiogram ≠ Grounds to Deny Workers? Comp for Hearing Loss

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Electrician Uses up ‘Last Chance’ by Committing Lockout Violation

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Due Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program

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Tire Shop Owner Used Due Diligence to Prevent ‘Bizarre’ Injury

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Powered Mobile Equipment Policy

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Injured Flight Attendant Wins Her Workers’ Comp Appeal

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Business Case for Safety: Use Victim Accounts to Humanize Need for MSD Prevention

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High Court: No Negligence Suits against WorkSafeBC for Workers’ Comp Denials

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Qubec Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (BC Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)

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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (General Version)

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Ontario Alert: The Working At Heights Training Deadline Is Coming-Are You Ready?

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Learn the Keys to the Success of ‘Zero Accident Vision’ Programs

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IRSST Study Identifies Hazards for Workers in ‘Green’ Jobs

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WINNERS & LOSERS: How Do You Prove a Location Is a ‘Contaminated Site’ under Environmental Law?

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New Study Says Managers May Compromise Safety Due to Earnings Expectations

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May 3: Study Assesses Health Risks of ‘Green Jobs’

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OHS Direction Regarding Armoured Car ‘All Off’ Procedure Suspended

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April 28, 2017 Is International Workers’ Memorial Day

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How to Make Online Training Stick

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DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Ignore Workers’ Health Complaints

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Increasing Participation and Completion Rates of Online Training

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Firefighter’s Lawsuit over Eye Injury Barred by Workers’ Comp Law

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Using Technology to Train Millennials

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Musicians Who Play Wind Instruments Warned of ‘Bagpipe Lung’

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OHS Duties as to Temporary Workers

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Integrating Online Tools and Training into Your Safety Program

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Due Diligence and Worker Training

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Lions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My!

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Defendants May Challenge Environmental Order They’re Accused of Violating

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Mechanic Could Sue Employer for Injuries Under Workers’ Comp Exception

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Italian Court Sentences CEOs to Jail for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

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Cracked Wooden Ladder Should’ve Been Replaced, Not Repaired

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June 29: Workers’ Comp Surplus to Be Distributed to Employers

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Supreme Court Upholds Lab Workers’ Breast Cancer Claims

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Landowners’ Due Diligence Defence Rejected as to Environmental Violations

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Study Finds that Standing Desks May Improve Workers’ Productivity

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June 7: System Developed to Measure Vibration Forces in Workers’ Hands

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Protecting Muslim Workers’ Safety During Ramadan

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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does Workers’ Comp Cover Skin Cancer?

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Lack of Safety Incidents ≠ Due Diligence

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April 28, 2016: International Workers’ Memorial Day

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Why You Should Encourage Workers to Disclose ‘Invisible Disabilities’

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Project Manager Gets 3 ½ Years’ Jail for Ontario Scaffold Collapse Tragedy

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The Metron Construction Tragedy: Lessons Learned

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BC Appeals Court Upholds ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle & $4 Million Award

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49% Say They’re Haven’t Gotten a Flu Shot & Don’t Plan to Get One

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Company Liable Because Comfort Letter ≠ Certificate of Compliance

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Heavy Equipment Operator Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud

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The Insider’s 11th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 12 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

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Employers Must Effectively Communicate to Workers about Wellness Programs

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What’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ in an Environmental Prosecution?

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: What the ‘Precautionary Principle’ Is and How It Affects You

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Italian Criminal Court Convicts Managers for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

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Do You Know What to Do—and Not Do—When Dealing with Return-to-Work Issues?

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Workers’ Exposure to Formaldehyde Gas Results in $50,000 Fine

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New Charges in Lac-Mégantic Derailment Against Companies & Individuals

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Study Finds Walking over Lunch Can Improve Workers’ Overall Health

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Injuries Suffered in Assault at Work Camp Covered by Workers’ Comp

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What’s the Cost of Injury in Canada?

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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does an Environmental Regulator Owe a Duty to a Private Citizen?

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Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’

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CLIMATE CHANGE: How Climate Change Can Increase OHS Risks to Workers

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Injured Firefighter Entitled to Workers’ Comp Coverage of Medical Marijuana

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BC Case Illustrates Difficulty in Proving ‘Innocent Acquisition’ Defence

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Workers’ Comp & Employer Safety Records

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10 Tips for Protecting Workers When They’re Alone

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Financial Incapacity ≠ Due Diligence

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MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: New Report Shows Value in Actively Managing Chemicals

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Mine’s Random Use of Drug Sniffing Dogs Violated Workers’ Privacy

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Oil Company Bound by Arbitrator’s Decision on Workers’ Termination

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Inquests and Fatality Inquiries: Managing the Process, Minimizing the Risk

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Management of Hazardous Materials in Construction & Demolition

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Tragic Example of Possible Consequences of ‘Presenteeism’

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Employer 75% Liable for Workers’ Comp Costs of Injury Its Worker Caused

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Firefighter’s Heart Attack after False Alarm Covered by Workers’ Comp

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LIABILITY: Are You at Increased Risk of Liability for ‘Climate Damages’?

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OHS VIOLATIONS: A Look at Sentencing Factors Applied in an Actual Case

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CLIMATE CHANGE: New Report Criticizes Federal Environmental Efforts

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Paramedics Base Work Refusal on Fear of Ebola?

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The Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: How to Establish an Effective Threat Assessment Team

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No Cause to Fire Worker for ‘Cardinal Violation’ in These Circumstances

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Oct. 16 Is Shake Out BC Day-Time to Think about Earthquake Preparedness

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THE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases

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Axle Box Wasn’t a ‘Confined Space’ under Collective Agreement

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Why Management Shouldn’t Ignore Their Safety Professionals

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Learn How to Properly Assess and Analyze Workers’ Posture

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What Do You Think the Odds Are that You’ll Become Disabled?

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Compliance with Environmental Law a Defence to Civil Liability?

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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Use Matrix of Key Leading Indicators to Improve Safety Performance

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Employer Fined $20,050 for Worker’s 27′ Fall

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Insufficient Rest Between Shifts Can Impact Workers’ Health, Says Study

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ERGONOMICS: Take 4 Steps to Prevent MSIs in Office Spaces

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Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture

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TSB’s Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Derailment

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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Follow Manufacturers’ Instructions for Equipment

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Videotape Workers to Prove Lies about Injury?

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Fisheries Officer’s Burnout Not Covered by Workers’ Comp

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Dust from a Parking Lot a Nuisance’?

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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Dust from a Parking Lot a ‘Nuisance’?

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Liability of Homeowners as ‘Employers’ under OHS & Workers’ Comp Laws

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Worker’s Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Covered by Workers’ Comp

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HAZARDOUS WASTE: Answers to 7 Frequently Asked Questions

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Injury Caused by Violation of Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp

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High Winds Can Put Workers-and Others—at Risk

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Players’ Union Raises Heat Stress Concerns about World Cup Soccer Matches

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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Answers to 12 Frequently Asked Questions about LOTO

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LIABILITY: 5 Things to Know about Environmental Class Action Lawsuits

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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: IWH Study Shows Importance of an ‘OHS Champion’

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health

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Safety Pros Agree that Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims Is Very Common

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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Failing to Pay Fines for Environmental Offences Can Come Back to Haunt You

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WELLNESS: Use a Food & Beverage Policy to Improve Workers’ Health

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Manitoba Study Confirms Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims

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TRAPS TO AVOID: Providing False Information to Environmental Officials

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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Discipline Workers Who Violate Safety Rules

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Ontario’s Working at Heights Training Standard-The New Expectations for Workers Who Work at Heights

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SUSTAINABILITY: CEOs Identify 7 Keys to Sustainability & Success

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Safety Issues at Temporary Labour Camps

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DOS & DON’TS: Make Sure Workers Are ‘Competent’ to Do Designated Jobs

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Supervisor Sentenced to 45 Days’ Jail for Worker’s Fall from Roof

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April 9: Discipline for Safety Violations: Lessons for Employers from the Cases

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NEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations

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TRAPS TO AVOID: Failing to Properly Supervise Contractors

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Are Ontario Workers Required to Follow CSA Standards of Fit Tests?

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Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges

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Employer Fined $75,000 for Failing to Notify MOL of Workers’ Illnesses

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WINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders

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Sexual Harassment Complaint Dismissed Because ‘Victim’ Participated in Conduct

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Stay Home from Work (If You’re Sick, that Is)

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DOS & DON’TS: Keep Workers’ Medical Information Privat

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Domestic Violence: Rights, Responsibilities & Response

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Workers’ Comp Law Bars Lawsuit for Damages Related to Workplace Abuse

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ECI’S 8TH ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

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SPILLS: Take 6 Steps to Create a Spill Prevention Plan

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The Insider’s 9th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 16 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Take 10 Steps to Conduct an Energy Audit

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Does Train the Trainer Seminar Meet Compliance Requirements?

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Ontario Safety Awareness Training Requirements

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DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Rely on COR for Due Diligence Defence

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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Relying on an Official’s Advice a Defence to an Environmental Violation?

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THE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Jack up Vehicles Safely

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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Answer 8 Questions to Measure Your Safety Culture

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Who Let the (Seeing Eye) Dogs out-or Rather in?

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Discipline for Safety Infractions & ‘Zero Tolerance’

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Leading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer

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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Don’t Light up Here!

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OHS PROGRAM: 9 Elements of a Robust Safety Culture

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Oct 23 – Irving Pulp: What This Supreme Court Decision Means for Your Alcohol & Drug Testing Program

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TRAPS TO AVOID: Ignoring Advice of Environmental Consultants

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Workers’ Comp Law Bars Negligence Lawsuit in Death of Fishermen

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Injuries Caused by Seizure in the Workplace Covered by Workers’ Comp

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Derailment in Québec Illustrates Dangers of Transporting Hazardous Substances

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TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Taking Harassment Complaints Seriously

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Ferry Captain Sentenced to Four Years’ Jail for Criminal Negligence

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ALERT: Canada and US Agree to Cooperate on GHS Implementation

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TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework

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Worker’s Depression after Workplace Assault Covered by Workers’ Comp

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Under Bill 160 is Special Supervisor/Manager Training Required?

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DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Lock Workers Inside the Workplace

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ON Court: Even ‘Innocent’ Landowners Can Be Forced to Pay for Remediation

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Results of Survey on Canadians and Energy Efficiency

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Study Estimates Annual Cost of Injuries in Québec Mines to Be about $130 Million

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Workers’ Comp Claim for Stress Due to Workplace Fatality Rejected

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Must You Report a Workplace Death from Natural Causes?

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Workplace Harrassment

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Safety Talk: Winter Hazards

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