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Monthly & Regular Workplace Inspections Compliance Game Plan

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

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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.

April 24 – 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.

April 25 – Fuel Spill Response Training

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

April 22 – Wildfire Safety Tips and Techniques

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

April 24 – CyberSecurity: Email Threat Awareness

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

April 22 – 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)

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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)

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OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

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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)

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OHS Policy Statement (Nunavut Version)

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OHS Policy Statement (Northwest Territories Version)

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OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2022

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

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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

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Month In Review – Alberta

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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

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Month In Review – Northwest Territories

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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

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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

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

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

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Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy

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

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

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

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Staying Safe at Work

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STAYING IMMUNE to Slips Trips and Falls

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Slips, Trips and Falls – Infographic

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Respiratory Protection Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan

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Lockout – Know the Laws of Your Province

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Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet

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Supervisor Guidelines for Enforcement of OHS Rules

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Work From Home Policy

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Office Workstation Ergonomics – Compliance Game Plan

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Task Design Ergonomic Assessment Checklist

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Heat Stress – Compliance Game Plan

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Heat Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

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

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First Aid – Compliance Game Plan

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Work Refusals & Work Stoppages Policy

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Machine Guarding Quiz

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Lockout/Tagout Quiz

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Leadership Quiz

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Indoor Air Quality Quiz

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Hot Work / Welding Quiz

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Hand and Power Tools Quiz

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Forklifts Quiz

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Fatigue Quiz

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Equipment / Machinery Quiz

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Mine Safety Infographic

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Workplace Harassment Prevention – Compliance Game Plan

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Workplace Harassment Investigation Checklist

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Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy

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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Infographic

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

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Hearing Conservation – Compliance Game Plan

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Hearing Conservation – Know The Laws Around the Provinces

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

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

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Fall Protection – Compliance Game Plan

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Cold Stress – Compliance Game Plan

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Cold Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

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

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

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How to Create a Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Policy

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When Are Required OHS Controls “Practicable” to Implement?

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How to Comply with OHS Indoor Air Quality Requirements

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

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Workplace Harassment Laws Around The Provinces

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

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

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Implementing a Mandatory Workplace Face Mask Policy

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OHS Compliance Calendar 2024

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Inspection Checklist

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Employer Incident Investigation Report (EIIR)

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Sample Training Record for Working Alone

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Sample Check-in Frequency Worksheet

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Sample Procedure for Regular Person Checks

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Suspect and Vehicle Identification Sheet

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Violent Incident Report

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

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Workplace Violence Requirements Across Canada

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Airborne Hazard Control Plan Policy

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Biohazard Control Policy

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

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

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

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Quiz: Name That Machine Guard

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Flu & Infectious Illness Preparedness Checklist

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Cold Stress Hazard Assessment Checklist

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Yukon

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Saskatchewan

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Qubec

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

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Nunavut

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

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

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

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

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Manitoba

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal

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

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OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Yukon

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Saskatchewan

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Québec

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

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Ontario

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nunavut

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Northwest Territories

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Nova Scotia

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

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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – New Brunswick

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Safety Checklist for Lone Workers Working Alone

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WHMIS Supplier Label Pictograms Graphic

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First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist: Basic First Aid Kits

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Cold Stress Exposure Control Policy

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Returning to Work after Covid-19 – Ergonomics Considerations

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

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Vehicle Safety Checklist

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Hand Tool Selection Checklist

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

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Must Suppliers Disclose ‘Confidential Business Information’ on SDSs?

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

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

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Traffic Control Planning & Preparation Checklist

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PPE Hazard Assessment Checklist

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

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Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints

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Working Alone Hazards Checklist

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Home Workspace Safety Checklist

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Well-Being Checklist

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How the Coronavirus Can Effect Your Business – Special Report

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Confined Spaces Entry Policy

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Contractor Safety Policy

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Case Studies to Get Management’s Support

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Office Ergonomics Checklist

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Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Checklist

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OHS & Wellness Participatory Program Checklist

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Welding Safety Checklist

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist

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Due Diligence Checklist

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Contractor Document Checklist

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Confined Space Attendant Training Checklist

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Machinery & Equipment Safety Checklist

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Accidental Exposure First Aid Procedure

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Stress Prevention Checklist

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Housekeeping Checklist

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Spot The Safety Violation: Power Tool Common Sense

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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Procedure

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Notice of Discipline for Worker Safety Violation

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Environmental Management Procedure for a Commercial Lease

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Working Alone/Isolation Contact Form

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Return to Work Plan Monitoring Form

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Contractor Incident Reporting Form

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

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

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

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

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

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Spot the Safety Hazard: Safe Lifting Techniques Prevent MSIs

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

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

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Just One Slip…

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Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Forklift Safety Tips

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

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

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Makeshift Scaffolds Won’t Do

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Spot The Safety Violation: How to Prevent Tractor Rollovers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Riding High – and Unsafely

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Improv Isn’t Always Funny

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Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid These 3 Safety Mistakes

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Spot The Safety Violation: Stormy Weather Strikes Again

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Spot The Safety Violation: Storage Rack Collapse Buries Worker

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Spot The Safety Violation: Protect Workers’ Heads & Brains

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Spot The Safety Violation: Creative But Dangerous

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Lock Fire Exits

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Spot The Safety Violation: Lifting Dos & Don’ts

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Spot The Safety Violation: 10 Rack Safety Tips

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Spot The Safety Violation: 6 Wind Safety Tips

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Beware of Exploding Tires

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Spot The Safety Violation: Confined Spaces in Plain Sight

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Get Me a Pry Bar!

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch out for Thin Ice

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Spot The Safety Violation: Winter + Dust = Explosive Combo

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Spot The Safety Violation: Decorating Shouldn’t Be Dangerous

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Entanglement Injuries Can Change Lives

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Spot The Safety Violation: Get out of the Gutter

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Wake up, Goldilocks

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Spot The Safety Violation: This Isn’t the Circus

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Spot The Safety Violation: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Stand Too Close

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Spot The Safety Violation: Chainsaw Safety Tips

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Spot The Safety Violation: Ergonomics & Pregnant Workers

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Spot The Safety Violation: Is That Load Secure?

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: More than Just a Broken Bulb

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Spot The Safety Violation: Party Decorations Make Bad Safety Measures

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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Bare-Chested = Unprotected

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Spot The Safety Violation: Emergencies Are No Laughing Matter

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Spot The Safety Violation: What You Wear Does Matter

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

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: The Leaning Tower of Pallets

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

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

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Overload Your Scaffold

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Spot The Safety Violation: Need a Lift?

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Spot The Safety Violation: Owners Should Lead by Example

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Spot The Safety Violation: Slip Sliding Away

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Spot The Safety Violation: Working by Roads Is Dangerous Business

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

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

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Watch Where You Stand

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Guard Your Equipment

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Spot The Safety Violation: Proper Lockout Requires More than Locks

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Don’t Be Shocked!

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Why Rollover Protection Is Important

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Snowy Roofs Are Slippery

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Spot The Safety Violation: Even Seemingly Benign Items Can Kill

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Supervisors Should Know Better

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Spot The Safety Violation: Why You Should Follow Instructions

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Sit up Straight!

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Avoid 4 Confined Space Mistakes

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: The Safety Impacts of Worker Fatigue

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

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Spot The Safety Violation: Caution Tape ≠ Proper Guardrail

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.

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