lockout – OHS Insider

OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2024

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

By |2024-01-08T22:58:13-08:00January 8, 2024|Alberta, British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Due Diligence, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Québec, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

Monthly & Regular Workplace Inspections Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Monthly Workplace Inspection Report Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Federal Court Invalidates Government Policy for Failing to Protect Migratory Birds

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

National Day of Mourning

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Overtime Mistakes to Avoid

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Coping With Personality Disorders at Work

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Prevention & Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2024

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Work Refusals – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

British Columbia Launches New Output Based Pricing System

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS “Competent’ Person” Requirements Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Work Refusals Response & Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

June 19 – Recognition & Engagement – Road to Success

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

May 8 – Achieving Your Goals – Road to Success

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI) Prevention Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

You Can’t Contract Your Way Out of Environmental Liability

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2024

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Investigations: 5 Basic But Important Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fall Protection Policy (Alberta Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Wildfire Safety Tips and Techniques

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

CyberSecurity: Email Threat Awareness

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Identifying, Addressing and Preventing Heat Related Illnesses

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

March 21 – Navigating Seasonal Hazards: Spring Safety Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fall Protection Training Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Protect Yourself

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Fines Scorecard for December 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Prime Contractor – Greater Sudbury Case

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cold-Related Hazards

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Coping With Personality Disorders at Work

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Unmasking the Illusion of Management Safety Tours

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Culture of Care

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safety in the Digital Revolution

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Extension Ladder Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Body & Limb Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Toilet Facilities Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Protection Against Drowning – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hand Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS PPE Payment Requirements 2 – Infographic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS PPE Payment Requirements – Infographic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Physical Demand Analysis Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Understanding How the Air Quality Index Works

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Federal Government Unveils Sweeping New Plastics Packaging Regulations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Electrical Work PPE Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

State of Safety Survey 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Electrical Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Legal Issues With Due Diligence Defenses – Special Report

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Stacking Safety Do’s & Don’ts

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Common Ergonomics Misconceptions Debunked

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes for Hybrid Work

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Foot Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers’ Mental Health & Why You Need an Accommodations Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Mental Health Accommodations Policy & Procedure

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Eye and Face Protection Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

BC Employers’ OHS Obligations to Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2023

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Contractor Management: How to Secure Safety Buy-in

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fire Prevention Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fire Emergency Response Plans – Know The Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Arbitrator Shouldn’t Have Upheld Random Drug Testing Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Auto Technician Wasn’t Fired for Complaining about Indoor Smoking

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

5 Myths About What Defines a Confined Space

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Work Refusal Notification Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Preventing Back Injuries with Ergonomics – At Home & At Work

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ISO 9001 – Lessons from the Trenches

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

AEDs in the Workplace – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Avoiding Liability for “Greenwashing” in Product Advertising

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ergonomics Risk Reduction Strategies In Healthcare

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

AEDs Re-Stocking Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

AEDs Incident Report Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Rejection of JHSC Recommendation Notice

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Duty to Accommodate Special Report

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Responding to JHSC Recommendations – Know The Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Working Alone Special Report

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Occupiers’ Liability – Know The Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fixed Ladder Safety – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Due Diligence 2022 Semi-Annual Scorecard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Naloxone Incident Debriefing Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Naloxone Hazard Incident Report

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Naloxone Hazard Workplace Assessment Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Nasal Spray)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Injection)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Naloxone Distribution & Use Log

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Distribution of Naloxone – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Minimum Age Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

New & Young Worker Safety – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Fatigue & How Overworking Workers Costs More than It Saves

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fatigue Management Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

How to Create a Hazardous Spills Response Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hazardous Spills Reporting – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Joint Health & Safety Committee Participation in Hazard Assessment?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hazard Identification & Assessment Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Don’t Teach my Mother WHMIS

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Excavation & Trench Safety Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Trench/Excavation Inspection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safety of Excavations Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Excavations Safety Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Abuse – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (British Columbia Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Manitoba Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (New Brunswick Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Newfoundland Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Quebec Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Prince Edwards Island Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Yukon Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Saskatchewan Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Nunavut Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Policy Statement (Northwest Territories Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Revised Pre-Start Review Rules Take Effect in Ontario

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Compressed Gases Safety – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2022

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Grinding Wheel Safety – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Due Diligence 2021, The 16th Annual Scorecard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Federal

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Alberta

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – British Columbia

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month in Review – Manitoba

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – New Brunswick

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Newfoundland & Labrador

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Northwest Territories

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Nova Scotia

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Nunavut

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Ontario

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month in Review – Prince Edward Island

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Quebec

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Saskatchewan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Month In Review – Yukon

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fired Québecer Can Sue for National Origin Discrimination

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WHMIS Training – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cyberbullying Prevention Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Forklift Operator Gets His Suspended Driver’s Licence Back

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Restaurant Ordered to Close for Not Verifying Customers’ Vaccination

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Accident Investigation & Reporting Policy Language

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Drugs/Alcohol Testing Policy Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Ionizing Radiation Safety Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ionizing Radiation Inspection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ionizing Radiation Safety Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Prevention – The New Frontier of Workforce Mental Health

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

What “Due Diligence” Is All About

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Staying Safe at Work

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

STAYING IMMUNE to Slips Trips and Falls

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Slips, Trips and Falls – Infographic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Respiratory Protection Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lockout – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Supervisor Guidelines for Enforcement of OHS Rules

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Work From Home Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Office Workstation Ergonomics – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Task Design Ergonomic Assessment Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Heat Stress – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Heat Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

First Aid – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Work Refusals & Work Stoppages Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Machine Guarding Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lockout/Tagout Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Leadership Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Indoor Air Quality Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hot Work / Welding Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hand and Power Tools Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Forklifts Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fatigue Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Equipment / Machinery Quiz

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Mine Safety Infographic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Harassment Prevention – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Harassment Investigation Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Infographic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hearing Conservation – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hearing Conservation – Know The Laws Around the Provinces

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fall Protection – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cold Stress – Compliance Game Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cold Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

How to Create a Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

When Are Required OHS Controls “Practicable” to Implement?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

How to Comply with OHS Indoor Air Quality Requirements

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Harassment Laws Around The Provinces

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Implementing a Mandatory Workplace Face Mask Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Compliance Calendar 2024

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Inspection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Employer Incident Investigation Report (EIIR)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Sample Training Record for Working Alone

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Sample Check-in Frequency Worksheet

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Sample Procedure for Regular Person Checks

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Suspect and Vehicle Identification Sheet

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Violent Incident Report

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Violence Requirements Across Canada

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Airborne Hazard Control Plan Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Biohazard Control Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Quiz: Name That Machine Guard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Flu & Infectious Illness Preparedness Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cold Stress Hazard Assessment Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Yukon

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Saskatchewan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Qubec

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nunavut

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Manitoba

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Yukon

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Saskatchewan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Québec

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Ontario

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nunavut

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Northwest Territories

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nova Scotia

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – New Brunswick

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safety Checklist for Lone Workers Working Alone

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WHMIS Supplier Label Pictograms Graphic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist: Basic First Aid Kits

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cold Stress Exposure Control Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Returning to Work after Covid-19 – Ergonomics Considerations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Vehicle Safety Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hand Tool Selection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Must Suppliers Disclose ‘Confidential Business Information’ on SDSs?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Traffic Control Planning & Preparation Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

PPE Hazard Assessment Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Working Alone Hazards Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Home Workspace Safety Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Well-Being Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

How the Coronavirus Can Effect Your Business – Special Report

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Confined Spaces Entry Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Contractor Safety Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Case Studies to Get Management’s Support

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Office Ergonomics Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS & Wellness Participatory Program Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Welding Safety Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Due Diligence Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Contractor Document Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Confined Space Attendant Training Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Machinery & Equipment Safety Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Accidental Exposure First Aid Procedure

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Stress Prevention Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Housekeeping Checklist

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Power Tool Common Sense

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Procedure

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Notice of Discipline for Worker Safety Violation

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Environmental Management Procedure for a Commercial Lease

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Working Alone/Isolation Contact Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Return to Work Plan Monitoring Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Contractor Incident Reporting Form

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot the Safety Hazard: Safe Lifting Techniques Prevent MSIs

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Just One Slip…

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Forklift Safety Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Makeshift Scaffolds Won’t Do

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: How to Prevent Tractor Rollovers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Riding High – and Unsafely

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Improv Isn’t Always Funny

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid These 3 Safety Mistakes

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stormy Weather Strikes Again

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Storage Rack Collapse Buries Worker

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers’ Heads & Brains

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Creative But Dangerous

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Lock Fire Exits

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Lifting Dos & Don’ts

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Rack Safety Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: 6 Wind Safety Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Beware of Exploding Tires

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Confined Spaces in Plain Sight

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Get Me a Pry Bar!

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch out for Thin Ice

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Winter + Dust = Explosive Combo

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Decorating Shouldn’t Be Dangerous

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Entanglement Injuries Can Change Lives

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Get out of the Gutter

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Wake up, Goldilocks

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: This Isn’t the Circus

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Stand Too Close

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Chainsaw Safety Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Ergonomics & Pregnant Workers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Is That Load Secure?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: More than Just a Broken Bulb

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Party Decorations Make Bad Safety Measures

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Bare-Chested = Unprotected

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Emergencies Are No Laughing Matter

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: What You Wear Does Matter

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: The Leaning Tower of Pallets

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Overload Your Scaffold

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Need a Lift?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Owners Should Lead by Example

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Slip Sliding Away

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Working by Roads Is Dangerous Business

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stand

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Guard Your Equipment

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Lockout Requires More than Locks

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Be Shocked!

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Why Rollover Protection Is Important

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Snowy Roofs Are Slippery

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Even Seemingly Benign Items Can Kill

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Supervisors Should Know Better

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Why You Should Follow Instructions

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Sit up Straight!

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid 4 Confined Space Mistakes

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: The Safety Impacts of Worker Fatigue

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Caution Tape ≠ Proper Guardrail

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Shine a Light on Safety

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Which Lockout Is Correct?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Would You Drink This Water?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Make Sure Proper PPE Is Available

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Should Toddlers Weld?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Covered in the Sun

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Fright of Stairs

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Distracted Driving Is Unsafe & Illegal

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Prevent Drownings with PFDs

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Worksite No Place for Balance Beam

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Wind + Scaffolding = Safety Hazard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Get the Lead Out

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Look Out Below!

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Know Your Load Limits

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Heavy Snow Can Collapse Roofs

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stick Your Hands

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Your Feet with Appropriate Footwear

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Make Sure Machine Guards Are Effective

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Safe Hanging Holiday Decorations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Clear Snow from Vehicle Before Driving

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Dress Properly to Avoid Cold Stress

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Water + Electricity = Bad Combination

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Equipment Prevents Injuries

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Workplace Safety Goes Beyond Workers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Stay Safe on Aerial Work Platforms

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Dig These Trench Hazards

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Landscaping Hazards

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Put a Lid on It!

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Posture Prevents Pain

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protect the Windows to Your Soul

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Staying Alert Is Key to Safety

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: 5 Scissor Lift Safety Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Snow + Ramp = Slipping Hazard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot the Safety Violation: Proper Coughing Etiquette

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Protection from Invisible Safety Hazards

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot the Safety Violation: Hot Work & Housekeeping

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Ventilation Issues

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spot The Safety Violation: Working at Heights

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Worker Fatigue Infographic

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lawscape: OHS Laws Banning Workers from Work Sites While Impaired

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ergonomics Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Fall Protection Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Housekeeping Requirements under the OHS Laws

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Source of First Aid Requirements By Jurisdiction

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WHMIS Training Program & Review Requirements

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Rules for Reporting Occupational Illnesses to Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Welding PPE Requirements

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lawscape: Workers? Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ergonomics Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fall Protection Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

First Aid Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hand & Power Tool Safety Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

4 Steps to Implementing a Safe Culture for Remote Work

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hazard Identification Assessment & Control Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hearing Conservation & Noise Protection Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Heat Stress Exposure Control Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hot Work Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Housekeeping & Sanitary Workplace Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

JHSC Rules of Procedure

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lockout & De-Energization Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

An Updated Look at Provincial Reopening Plans

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Machine Guarding Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Portable Fire Extinguisher Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Return To Work Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Spill Response and Reporting Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workforce in Transition: Managing Mental Wellness of Your Remote Teams

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Traffic Hazards Management & Control Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WHMIS Policy (Federal Version)

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

COVID-19: Pandemic Preparedness for Business

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Work Refusal Policy & Procedure

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Violence and Harassment Enforcement – An Update

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Saskatchewan: Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Yukon Territory: Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Northwst Territories: Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Nova Scotia: Workers’ Comp Rates

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

British Columbia: Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Failure of Return to Work Process ≠ Failure to Accommodate

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Firing Bookkeeper for Confidentiality Breach ≠ OHS Reprisal

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Compliance Cheat Sheet: OHS Records Retention Requirements Across Canada

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hearing Protection: 10 FAQs About Noise Monitoring

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Alberta

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Word Search – Health & Safety

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Firing Worker with the Sniffles? Disability Discrimination

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Month in Review ? March 2019 Nunavut

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers’ Comp Covers Salesman’s Brain Hemorrhage While Driving

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Being Sent Home with Pay ≠ Discipline for Work Refusal

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

No ?Cognitive Testing’ for Safety-Sensitive Transit Operators

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

No Workers’ Comp Replacement Benefits for Retired Workers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

No Workers’ Comp for Stressed Out Medical Assistant

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Two OHS Appeal Decisions To Be Aware Of

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

The 6 Things OHS Directors Need to Know About Cannabis Legalization

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Discussing Worker’s Job Status ≠ Bullying & Harassment

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers’ Comp Nixes Medical Cannabis for Worker on Prescription Opioids

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Insider Month in Review – March 2018 Newfoundland & Labrador

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Random Testing Policy Violates Coal Miners’ Privacy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Mere Occurrence of Accident ≠ Proof of an OHS Violation

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Electrician Uses up ‘Last Chance’ by Committing Lockout Violation

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Powered Mobile Equipment Policy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Injured Flight Attendant Wins Her Workers’ Comp Appeal

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

IRSST Study Identifies Hazards for Workers in ‘Green’ Jobs

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

New Study Says Managers May Compromise Safety Due to Earnings Expectations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Direction Regarding Armoured Car ‘All Off’ Procedure Suspended

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

April 28, 2017 Is International Workers’ Memorial Day

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

How to Make Online Training Stick

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Increasing Participation and Completion Rates of Online Training

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Using Technology to Train Millennials

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Musicians Who Play Wind Instruments Warned of ‘Bagpipe Lung’

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Duties as to Temporary Workers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Integrating Online Tools and Training into Your Safety Program

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Due Diligence and Worker Training

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My!

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Defendants May Challenge Environmental Order They’re Accused of Violating

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Mechanic Could Sue Employer for Injuries Under Workers’ Comp Exception

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Cracked Wooden Ladder Should’ve Been Replaced, Not Repaired

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Supreme Court Upholds Lab Workers’ Breast Cancer Claims

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Landowners’ Due Diligence Defence Rejected as to Environmental Violations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Study Finds that Standing Desks May Improve Workers’ Productivity

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Protecting Muslim Workers’ Safety During Ramadan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Lack of Safety Incidents ≠ Due Diligence

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

April 28, 2016: International Workers’ Memorial Day

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Why You Should Encourage Workers to Disclose ‘Invisible Disabilities’

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

The Metron Construction Tragedy: Lessons Learned

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Company Liable Because Comfort Letter ≠ Certificate of Compliance

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Heavy Equipment Operator Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Employers Must Effectively Communicate to Workers about Wellness Programs

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Italian Criminal Court Convicts Managers for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

New Charges in Lac-Mégantic Derailment Against Companies & Individuals

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Study Finds Walking over Lunch Can Improve Workers’ Overall Health

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

What’s the Cost of Injury in Canada?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Injured Firefighter Entitled to Workers’ Comp Coverage of Medical Marijuana

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

BC Case Illustrates Difficulty in Proving ‘Innocent Acquisition’ Defence

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Workers’ Comp & Employer Safety Records

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

10 Tips for Protecting Workers When They’re Alone

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Financial Incapacity ≠ Due Diligence

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Management of Hazardous Materials in Construction & Demolition

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Tragic Example of Possible Consequences of ‘Presenteeism’

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

CLIMATE CHANGE: New Report Criticizes Federal Environmental Efforts

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: How to Establish an Effective Threat Assessment Team

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Why Management Shouldn’t Ignore Their Safety Professionals

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Learn How to Properly Assess and Analyze Workers’ Posture

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ERGONOMICS: Take 4 Steps to Prevent MSIs in Office Spaces

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TSB’s Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Derailment

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Fisheries Officer’s Burnout Not Covered by Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Worker’s Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Covered by Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

HAZARDOUS WASTE: Answers to 7 Frequently Asked Questions

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

High Winds Can Put Workers-and Others—at Risk

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

LIABILITY: 5 Things to Know about Environmental Class Action Lawsuits

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Manitoba Study Confirms Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Providing False Information to Environmental Officials

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SUSTAINABILITY: CEOs Identify 7 Keys to Sustainability & Success

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safety Issues at Temporary Labour Camps

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Failing to Properly Supervise Contractors

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Sexual Harassment Complaint Dismissed Because ‘Victim’ Participated in Conduct

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Domestic Violence: Rights, Responsibilities & Response

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SPILLS: Take 6 Steps to Create a Spill Prevention Plan

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Take 10 Steps to Conduct an Energy Audit

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Does Train the Trainer Seminar Meet Compliance Requirements?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ontario Safety Awareness Training Requirements

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Jack up Vehicles Safely

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Discipline for Safety Infractions & ‘Zero Tolerance’

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Leading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS PROGRAM: 9 Elements of a Robust Safety Culture

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Ignoring Advice of Environmental Consultants

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers’ Comp Law Bars Negligence Lawsuit in Death of Fishermen

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Derailment in Québec Illustrates Dangers of Transporting Hazardous Substances

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Taking Harassment Complaints Seriously

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ferry Captain Sentenced to Four Years’ Jail for Criminal Negligence

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ALERT: Canada and US Agree to Cooperate on GHS Implementation

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Under Bill 160 is Special Supervisor/Manager Training Required?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Results of Survey on Canadians and Energy Efficiency

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

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

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Don’t Let Your Outside Workers Get ‘Tick’-ed off this Summer

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

EMERGENCY PLANNING: 8 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tips

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Improper Use of PPE Renders It Ineffective

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SUSTAINABILITY: Include Environmental Management Plan in Commercial Leases

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS PROGRAM: Answers to 7 FAQs about Heat Stress

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Yes, You Can Fire Long-Time Employees for Safety Infractions

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

US Safety Manager Gets 78 Months’ Jail for Fraudulent Injury Records

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

CLIMATE CHANGE: Ontario to Implement a GHG Reduction Program

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Clothing Companies Efforts after Factory Collapse-Too Little Too Late?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers Around Overhead Power Lines

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Collect GPS Information on Workers in Employer-Owned Vehicles?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS: 5 Violations to Avoid

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Caffeine & Fatigue Management-A Good Combination?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

HAZARD PROFILE: Excavation and Trenching

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WHMIS Requirements

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Rejecting Unreasonable JHSC Recommendations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

CLIMATE CHANGE: Report Gives Canada a ‘C’ for Environmental Efforts

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WHMIS: 5 Key Facts about Requirements for Suppliers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ALERT: Ontario Begins Consultations on Provincial OHS Strategy

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Automatic Termination for Workers Who Violate ‘Cardinal Rules’

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

DOS & DON’TS [X]: Don’t Ignore Safety Alerts & Bulletins

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers Who Do Heavy Lifting Need a Break-Literally

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Failing to Address Safety Issue ID’d in Inspection Leads to Safety Charges

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Worker Injured Violating Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Bullying & Harassment Cost Company $1.21 Million

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

DOS & DON’TS: [û] Notify Workers of Changes to Enforcement of Safety Rules

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers’ Comp Covers Injury Suffered During Sex?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workers’ Comp Claim for Stress Due to Workplace Fatality Rejected

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

ECI’s 7th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn from Recent Due Diligence Cases

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Five Cases You Need To Be Aware Of

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Use I-CAB to Assess OHS Competency of Key Company Employees

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 7th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases on the Due Diligence Defence

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WORKER PROFILE: Immigrant Workers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

How to Successfully Integrate Sustainability into Your Operations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

The Insider’s 8th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

New Management System to Improve Air Quality Across Canada

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Postal Worker’s Rejection of RTW Plan Costs Him Workers’ Comp Benefits

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Brief Senior Management: A Company’s “Safety Culture” Comes from the Top Down

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safety Talk on Emergency Preparedness & Response

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

What Safety Coordinators Make in Canada

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

CLIMATE CHANGE: International Report Shows Increase in CO2 Emissions

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OIL & GAS: 12 Ways to Protect Workers from Silica at ‘Fracking’ Sites

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Comply with the Federal PCB Regulations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Environmental Inspectors Use Search Warrants to Seize Evidence Relating to Due Diligence?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

‘Evolve To Succeed’ Part 3: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in the Due Diligence Phase

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ontario Court Dismisses Remaining OHS Charges Against Fire Department

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Charter Rights: Do They Apply to OHS Inspections?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Try to Hide Contamination

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Start Work Before Environmental Assessment Is Complete

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Putting Safety Procedures Learned on the Job in Writing

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

‘Evolve To Succeed’: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in a Changing Work Environment, Part 2

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

SUSTAINABILITY: How Sustainable Are Your Company’s Products?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Protect Outdoor Workers from Insects

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

6 Strategies for Improving Management of Compliance with EHS Regulations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

MOL Posters Required?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Refillable Eye Wash Stations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

UPDATE: Changes to the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

PPE: How to Choose Appropriate Respiratory Protection for Workers

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Study: Air Emissions Near ‘Fracking’ Sites May Be Hazardous

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Organizational Excellence Framework and Health & Safety

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAPS TO AVOID: Workers Not Following Environmental Procedures

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safe Work Practices for Commercial Fishing in BC

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Hazard Alert: Crane Controls on Crane Truck

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Debunking the Myth that Recessions Reduce Workplace Incidents

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Identify ‘Green’ Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Alert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

TRAINING: How Effective Is Your Young Worker Training Program?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Update on Workers’ Comp Reform in Ontario

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

As Westray 20th Anniversary Approaches, Where Are We with C-45?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Looking for Mr. Magic Bullet: Safety Culture or Behaviour-Based Safety?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Brief Your CEO: Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Must You Report a Workplace Death from Natural Causes?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

4 Tips for Making Safety Training More Engaging

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Ergonomics Compliance Centre

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Workplace Harrassment

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

Safety Talk: Winter Hazards

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

When Is a CEO Liable for a Company’s Environmental Offence?

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

2023 Due Diligence Cases Scorecard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

By Jeffrey Turner|2024-01-08T22:58:13-08:00January 8, 2024|Alberta, British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Due Diligence, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Québec, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

Due Diligence 2022, The 17th Annual Scorecard

While the paramount objective is to prevent OHS violations and [...]

By Rory Lodge|2023-01-03T15:51:00-08:00January 3, 2023|Airborne Hazards, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, COVID-19, Due Diligence, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Hazard Assessment, Health & Wellness, Industry Challenges, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, Special Reports, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|Comments Off

2022 Due Diligence Cases Scorecard
Gallery
2022 Due Diligence Cases Scorecard

Alberta, Articles, Automotive, British Columbia, Construction, Due Diligence, English, Federal, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Hospitality, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Oil and Gas, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Retail, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Yukon

2022 Due Diligence Cases Scorecard

Due diligence defences worked in only 3 of 18 OHS [...]

By Tina Tsonis|2024-02-07T09:45:37-08:00December 2, 2022|Alberta, Articles, Automotive, British Columbia, Construction, Due Diligence, English, Federal, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Hospitality, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Oil and Gas, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Retail, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Yukon|Comments Off

2022 Due Diligence Semi-Annual Scorecard Special Report
Gallery
2022 Due Diligence Semi-Annual Scorecard Special Report

Airborne Hazards, Alberta, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Due Diligence, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Excavation & Trenching, Fall Protection, Federal, Hot Work / Welding, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, Manitoba, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Program, Ontario, Power Tools, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Special Reports, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Yukon

2022 Due Diligence Semi-Annual Scorecard Special Report

For nearly 2 decades, OHS Insider has been the only [...]

By Rory Lodge|2024-02-07T12:02:27-08:00June 24, 2022|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Due Diligence, Electrical, Emergency Preparedness, Excavation & Trenching, Fall Protection, Federal, Hot Work / Welding, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, Manitoba, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Program, Ontario, Power Tools, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Special Reports, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving, Yukon|Comments Off

Metal Manufacturer Fined $13,500 for Failing to Lock Out Machine
Gallery
Metal Manufacturer Fined $13,500 for Failing to Lock Out Machine

Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, OHS Leadership, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC

Metal Manufacturer Fined $13,500 for Failing to Lock Out Machine

A worker reached into a wheel rim fabricating machine that [...]

By Tina Tsonis|2021-11-09T22:48:00-08:00November 9, 2021|Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, Manitoba, OHS Leadership, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

Chain Saw Safety – Know The Laws Of Your Province

What you must do to protect workers who operate chain [...]

By Tina Tsonis|2024-02-07T09:51:22-08:00October 15, 2021|Alberta, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Federal, JURISDICTION, Know the Laws, Machine Safety, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Leadership, Ontario, Power Tools, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Yukon|0 Comments

Chain Saw Safety & Compliance Game Plan
Gallery
Chain Saw Safety & Compliance Game Plan

Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, Power Tools, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC

Chain Saw Safety & Compliance Game Plan

The 5 steps to take to prevent chain saw injuries [...]

By Tina Tsonis|2021-10-15T17:08:00-07:00October 15, 2021|Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Machine Safety, OHS Leadership, Power Tools, Safety Management, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments

You Make The Call: Did Employer Use Due Diligence To Prevent Lockout Injury?
Gallery
You Make The Call: Did Employer Use Due Diligence To Prevent Lockout Injury?

Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Federal, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC

You Make The Call: Did Employer Use Due Diligence To Prevent Lockout Injury?

Scenario: After implementing the lockout procedure, a competent supervisor verifies [...]

By vickyp|2021-10-14T17:29:00-07:00October 14, 2021|Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Federal, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, OHS Program, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

The Biggest OHS Fines of 2021 (So Far)

OHS fines keep getting higher. There have already been over [...]

By Rory Lodge|2021-07-07T05:30:00-07:00July 7, 2021|Articles, British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Federal, JURISDICTION, Know the Laws, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, Materials Handling, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving|0 Comments

Generic Lockout Procedures Don’t Prevent Fatalities or OHS Violations
Gallery
Generic Lockout Procedures Don’t Prevent Fatalities or OHS Violations

Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Federal, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, TOOLS, TOPIC

Generic Lockout Procedures Don’t Prevent Fatalities or OHS Violations

OHS regulations require employers to implement policies and procedures to [...]

By vickyp|2021-06-24T16:12:00-07:00June 24, 2021|Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Federal, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

Faulty Lockout Procedures Cost Fracking Firm $137,000
Gallery
Faulty Lockout Procedures Cost Fracking Firm $137,000

British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, TOOLS, TOPIC

Faulty Lockout Procedures Cost Fracking Firm $137,000

The firm did have written lockout procedures, but they weren't [...]

By vickyp|2021-06-08T16:21:00-07:00June 8, 2021|British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

Food Processor Fined $138,000 for Machine Guarding and Lockout Violations
Gallery
Food Processor Fined $138,000 for Machine Guarding and Lockout Violations

British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, TOOLS, TOPIC

Food Processor Fined $138,000 for Machine Guarding and Lockout Violations

After sliding open a food slicing machine access door and [...]

By vickyp|2021-06-08T16:17:00-07:00June 8, 2021|British Columbia, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, JURISDICTION, Lockout Tagout, Machine Safety, TOOLS, TOPIC|Comments Off

Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan
Gallery
Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan

Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Compliance Game Plans, Lockout Tagout, TOOLS, TOPIC

Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan

The 8 steps you must take to protect workers who [...]

By Rory Lodge|2024-01-03T11:02:24-08:00June 5, 2021|Articles, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Compliance Game Plans, Lockout Tagout, TOOLS, TOPIC|0 Comments

Lockout – Know the Laws of Your Province

When are lockout procedures required and what must they contain' [...]

By Jeffrey Turner|2024-01-03T10:59:20-08:00June 4, 2021|Alberta, British Columbia, Federal, Know the Laws, Lockout Tagout, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments