OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2024
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Monthly & Regular Workplace Inspections Compliance Game Plan
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Monthly Workplace Inspection Report Form
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Federal Court Invalidates Government Policy for Failing to Protect Migratory Birds
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National Day of Mourning
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Overtime Mistakes to Avoid
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Coping With Personality Disorders at Work
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Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Prevention & Compliance Game Plan
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Rollover Protection for Powered Mobile Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province
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May 13 – What are the ABC’s of Confined Spaces and How Does it Apply to My Job?
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OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2024
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Checklist Of ‘Competent Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Alberta Employers)
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OHS Fines Scorecard for 2024 (Feb. 14 to March 15)
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Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (BC Version)
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OHS Work Refusals – Know the Laws of Your Province
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British Columbia Launches New Output Based Pricing System
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OHS “Competent’ Person” Requirements Compliance Game Plan
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Checklist Of ‘Qualified Person’ Functions, Jobs & Tasks (Federally Regulated Employers)
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Who’s a ‘Competent’ Person Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Work Refusals Response & Compliance Game Plan
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June 19 – Recognition & Engagement – Road to Success
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May 8 – Achieving Your Goals – Road to Success
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April 24 – From Connection to Isolation: Social Media’s Paradox for Mental Wellbeing
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Province Not Effectively Managing Hazardous Spills, says B.C.’s Auditor General
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Court Upholds Employer’s Dismissal Of Health And Safety Manager For Cause
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Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI) Prevention Compliance Game Plan
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OHS Fines Scorecard for 2024 (Jan. 1 thru Feb. 13)
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You Can’t Contract Your Way Out of Environmental Liability
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OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2024
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Health And Safety Manager Dismissed For Cause For Improper Reporting And Handling Of Her Own WSIB Claim
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Workplace Investigations: 5 Basic But Important Tips
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Fall Protection Policy (Alberta Version)
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April 25 – Fuel Spill Response Training
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April 22 – Wildfire Safety Tips and Techniques
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April 24 – CyberSecurity: Email Threat Awareness
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April 22 – Identifying, Addressing and Preventing Heat Related Illnesses
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Prime Contractors: Four Steps to Avoid Liability for OHS Violations Committed by Prime Contractors and Constructors – Special Report
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March 21 – Navigating Seasonal Hazards: Spring Safety Tips
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Fall Protection Training Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province
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When Fall Protection Plans Are Mandatory – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Fall Protection Systems & Equipment Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Who’s an ‘Employer’ Under OHS Law – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Protect Yourself
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OHS Fines Scorecard for December 2023
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New Duty To Cooperate And Maintain Employment Following Workplace Injury Labour, Employment & Human Rights Bulletin
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Creating A Safe Space In Training Sessions For Both Trainers And Trainees
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Prime Contractor – Greater Sudbury Case
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Cold-Related Hazards
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Coping With Personality Disorders at Work
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Federal Government Publishes New Cap-and-Trade Framework for Oil and Gas Sector GHG Emissions
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Unmasking the Illusion of Management Safety Tours
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OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2023
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Sexual Harassment at Your Holiday Party: What’s Your Liability?
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Culture of Care
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Safety in the Digital Revolution
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Supreme Court Finds Bill C-69 Environmental Assessment Law Partly Unconstitutional
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Extension Ladder Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2023
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Why a Good Contract Isn’t Enough to Avoid Liability for Environmental Contamination
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Body & Limb Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan
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OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2023
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Which “Workers” OHS Laws Protect – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Workplace Toilet Facilities Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2023
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Protection Against Drowning – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2023
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What is Competency and Why Does Industry Still Have Line of Fire Incidents
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Hand Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan
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OHS PPE Payment Requirements 2 – Infographic
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OHS PPE Payment Requirements – Infographic
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OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2023
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Physical Demand Analysis Form
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Understanding How the Air Quality Index Works
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Brief Your JHSC on What Safety Culture Is & Why You Need It
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WHMIS & Workplace Availability of Safety Data Sheets – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2023
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Federal Government Unveils Sweeping New Plastics Packaging Regulations
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OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2023
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What’s Your Company Doing for the International Day of Mourning?
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Electrical Work PPE Policy
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State of Safety Survey 2023
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Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace
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Electrical Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2023
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Innovations in First Aid Kits and Training for Modern Occupational Health and Safety
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OHS Legal Issues With Due Diligence Defenses – Special Report
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Don’t Assume that Following an Industry Standard Is Enough to Comply with OHS Requirements
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Stacking Safety Do’s & Don’ts
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Common Ergonomics Misconceptions Debunked
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OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2023
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Avoiding Costly Mistakes for Hybrid Work
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Is a Contractor Liable for a Subcontractor’s Environmental Violation?
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Foot Protection PPE Compliance Game Plan
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OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2023
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How Helping Employees Cope with Mental Illness Can Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line
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Workers’ Mental Health & Why You Need an Accommodations Policy
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Mental Health Accommodations Policy & Procedure
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Eye and Face Protection Compliance Game Plan
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What’s the Difference between a Safe Work Practice and Safe Job Procedure? – Ask The Expert
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BC Employers’ OHS Obligations to Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment
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OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2023
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OHS Insider Newsletter – December 2022
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Contractor Management: How to Secure Safety Buy-in
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OHS Insider Newsletter – November 2022
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Fire Prevention Compliance Game Plan
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Fire Emergency Response Plans – Know The Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – October 2022
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Arbitrator Shouldn’t Have Upheld Random Drug Testing Policy
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Worker Accused of Sexual Assault Can’t Sue Accuser for Defamation
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Auto Technician Wasn’t Fired for Complaining about Indoor Smoking
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Minor Chemical Spill Isn’t Serious Enough to Justify Post-Incident Drug Testing
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5 Myths About What Defines a Confined Space
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Work Refusal Notification Form
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Preventing Back Injuries with Ergonomics – At Home & At Work
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OHS Insider Newsletter – September 2022
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ISO 9001 – Lessons from the Trenches
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AEDs in the Workplace – Compliance Game Plan
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Avoiding Liability for “Greenwashing” in Product Advertising
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Ergonomics Risk Reduction Strategies In Healthcare
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AEDs Re-Stocking Form
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AEDs Incident Report Form
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Rejection of JHSC Recommendation Notice
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Minimizing Liability Risks When Rejecting Unrealistic JHSC Recommendations – Compliance Game Plan
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Duty to Accommodate Special Report
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Responding to JHSC Recommendations – Know The Laws of Your Province
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OHS Insider Newsletter – August 2022
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The Conflicts Don’t Stop: The Latest on Workplace Investigations
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Working Alone Special Report
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Nationwide Ban on Single-Use Plastics Takes Effect on Dec. 20, 2022
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Occupiers’ Liability – Know The Laws of Your Province
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Is Employer Liable for Ladder Fall Caused by Worker’s Carelessness? – Ask The Expert
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Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
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Fixed Ladder Safety – Compliance Game Plan
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OHS Insider Newsletter – July 2022
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Due Diligence 2022 Semi-Annual Scorecard
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Workplace Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Response Policy
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Workplace Naloxone Incident Debriefing Form
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Naloxone Hazard Incident Report
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Naloxone Hazard Workplace Assessment Form
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Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Nasal Spray)
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Naloxone Hazard Training Checklist (Injection)
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Naloxone Distribution & Use Log
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Distribution of Naloxone – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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Minimum Age Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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New & Young Worker Safety – Compliance Game Plan
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New & Young Worker Safety Orientation & Training – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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Workplace Fatigue & How Overworking Workers Costs More than It Saves
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OHS Insider Newsletter – June 2022
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The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)
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Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System – Compliance Game Plan
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Fatigue Management Policy
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Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge
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Occupational Diseases Covered by Workers Comp – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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Which Illnesses Are Considered “Occupational Diseases” for Workers Comp?
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How to Create a Hazardous Spills Response Plan
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Hazardous Spills Reporting – Compliance Game Plan
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OHS Insider Newsletter – May 2022
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Joint Health & Safety Committee Participation in Hazard Assessment?
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OHS Hazard Identification & Assessment – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Hazard Identification & Assessment Game Plan
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WorkSafeBC’s High-Risk Strategy for Construction Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Reduce Injuries
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OHS Insider Newsletter – April 2022
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Don’t Teach my Mother WHMIS
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Avoid Privacy Violations When Using GPS and Other Monitoring Technologies to Ensure Workers’ Safety
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Excavation & Trench Safety Compliance Game Plan
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Trench/Excavation Inspection Checklist
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Safety of Excavations Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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Excavations Safety Policy
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OHS Insider Newsletter – March 2022
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Material Handling: Employer Didn’t Use Due Diligence to Prevent Overhead Crane Operator Injury
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Excavations: CNESST Inspector’s Estimate Not Enough to Prove Trench Violation
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Ergonomics: No Proof that Repetitive Work Tasks Caused Housekeeper’s Shoulder Injury
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Privacy: Employer Doesn’t Have to Stop Using Allegedly Privacy-Invasive GPS App
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Shipping Terminal Fined $250,000 for Worker’s Fatal Fall
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What Constitutes a “Disability” – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Is a Worker’s Failure to Disclose Medical Marijuana Use Grounds for Termination?
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Workplace Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Abuse – Compliance Game Plan
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OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (British Columbia Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Manitoba Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (New Brunswick Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Newfoundland Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Quebec Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Prince Edwards Island Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Yukon Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Saskatchewan Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Nunavut Version)
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OHS Policy Statement (Northwest Territories Version)
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OHS Insider Newsletter – February 2022
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Does Workers Compensation Cover a Telecommuter’s Home Injury? – Quiz
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Revised Pre-Start Review Rules Take Effect in Ontario
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It’s Time To Re-Activate Your Covid-19 Exposure Prevention Plan
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What’s the Difference between Liquefied Petroleum Gases and Flammable Liquids? – Ask The Expert
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Compressed Gases Safety – Compliance Game Plan
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Woman Who Falls Down Stairs While Working From Home Eligible for Worker’s Compensation
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OHS Insider Newsletter – January 2022
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Grinding Wheel Safety – Compliance Game Plan
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Due Diligence 2021, The 16th Annual Scorecard
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Contractor Fined $16,500 for Construction Worker’s Fall
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WorkSafeBC Lowers the Boom on Prime Contractor after Gas Worker’s Death
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Union Employee Fired for Distracted Driving Can’t Sue for Money Damages
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Month In Review – Federal
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Month In Review – Alberta
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Month In Review – British Columbia
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Month in Review – Manitoba
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Month In Review – New Brunswick
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Month In Review – Newfoundland & Labrador
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Month In Review – Northwest Territories
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Month In Review – Nova Scotia
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Month In Review – Nunavut
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Month In Review – Ontario
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Month in Review – Prince Edward Island
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Month In Review – Quebec
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Month In Review – Saskatchewan
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Month In Review – Yukon
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OK to Require Medical Exam of Marijuana User’s Fitness for Safety-Sensitive Job
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Nurses’ Union Lose Bid to Widen COVID-19 N95 Respirator Directive
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Fired Québecer Can Sue for National Origin Discrimination
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Court Upholds OHS Officer’s Rejection of Worker’s Confined Space Work Refusal
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Court Refuses to Pull Plug on RCMP Employees’ $1.1 Billion Harassment Lawsuit
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WHMIS Training – Compliance Game Plan
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Cyberbullying Prevention Policy
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Bar Owner Fined $50,000 for Customer’s Drunk Driving
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Forklift Operator Gets His Suspended Driver’s Licence Back
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Prime Contractor Fined $100,000 for Forestry Worker’s Death
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Restaurant Ordered to Close for Not Verifying Customers’ Vaccination
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Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claim
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COVID-19 Infection Risks Don’t Justify Unilateral Staffing Cuts
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Information You Must List in Accident Reports – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Accident Investigation & Reporting Policy Language
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Drugs/Alcohol Testing Policy Checklist
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Ionizing & Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Workplace Ionizing Radiation Safety Policy
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Ionizing Radiation Inspection Checklist
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Ionizing Radiation Safety Compliance Game Plan
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Scorecard of the Key Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Cases Decided Since Marijuana Legalization
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Prevention – The New Frontier of Workforce Mental Health
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What “Due Diligence” Is All About
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It’s 3 Strikes and Y’er Out for Fired Diamond Miner
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Worker Claims Co-Workers’ NFL Fantasy Draft Snub Is Bullying
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Are Employers Liable for Injuries Caused by Victims’ Own Safety Violations?
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Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy
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Hamlet Gets 18 Months’ Corporate Probation for Defying Stop Work Order
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How to Avoid OHS Liability When Contracting with “Prime Contractors”/”Constructors”
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OK to Charge Constructor as “Employer” for OHS Violation, Says Top Court
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Staying Safe at Work
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STAYING IMMUNE to Slips Trips and Falls
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Slips, Trips and Falls – Infographic
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Respiratory Protection Equipment – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Lockout and Energy Control – Compliance Game Plan
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Lockout – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet
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Supervisor Guidelines for Enforcement of OHS Rules
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Work From Home Policy
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Office Workstation Ergonomics – Compliance Game Plan
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Task Design Ergonomic Assessment Checklist
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Heat Stress – Compliance Game Plan
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Heat Stress Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province
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Ergonomics of Working from Home – 1 Year Later – Lessons Learned
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First Aid – Compliance Game Plan
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Work Refusals & Work Stoppages Policy
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Machine Guarding Quiz
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Lockout/Tagout Quiz
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Leadership Quiz
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Indoor Air Quality Quiz
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Hot Work / Welding Quiz
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Hand and Power Tools Quiz
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Spot The Safety Violation: Staying Alert Is Key to Safety
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Spot The Safety Violation: Protecting Workers from One Hazard Shouldn’t Expose Them to Another
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Spot The Safety Violation: What Happened to This Truck Is Shocking
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Spot The Safety Violation: 5 Scissor Lift Safety Tips
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Spot The Safety Violation: Sometimes Three Ladders Aren’t Better than One
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Spot The Safety Violation: Step Ladders & Extension Ladders Aren’t Interchangeable
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Spot The Safety Violation: Is This a Safe Lifting Technique?
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Spot The Safety Violation: Snow + Ramp = Slipping Hazard
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Spot The Safety Violation: Santa’s Not the Only One on Snowy Rooftops
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Spot the Safety Violation: Proper Coughing Etiquette
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Spot The Safety Violation: Protection from Invisible Safety Hazards
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Spot the Safety Violation: Hot Work & Housekeeping
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Spot The Safety Violation: Ventilation Issues
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Spot The Safety Violation: Working at Heights
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Infographic: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress Across Canada
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Worker Fatigue Infographic
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Lawscape: OHS Laws Banning Workers from Work Sites While Impaired
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Working from Home in the Face of a Pandemic ? Applying Ergonomics Principles
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Ergonomics Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province
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OHS Fall Protection Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province
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Housekeeping Requirements under the OHS Laws
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Source of First Aid Requirements By Jurisdiction
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WHMIS Training Program & Review Requirements
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Rules for Reporting Occupational Illnesses to Workers’ Comp
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Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province
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Welding PPE Requirements
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Lawscape – AMPs: The Costs of Noncompliance: Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS Offences
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Lawscape: OHS Workers Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Acute v. Chronic
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Lawscape: Workers? Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers
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Ergonomics Policy
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Fall Protection Policy
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First Aid Policy
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Hand & Power Tool Safety Policy
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4 Steps to Implementing a Safe Culture for Remote Work
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Hazard Identification Assessment & Control Policy
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Hearing Conservation & Noise Protection Policy
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Heat Stress Exposure Control Policy
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Hot Work Policy
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Housekeeping & Sanitary Workplace Policy
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JHSC Rules of Procedure
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Lockout & De-Energization Policy
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An Updated Look at Provincial Reopening Plans
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Machine Guarding Policy
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Policy
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Return To Work Policy
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Spill Response and Reporting Policy
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Workforce in Transition: Managing Mental Wellness of Your Remote Teams
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Compliance Briefing: How to Comply with Workers’ Comp Occupational Illness Requirements
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Traffic Hazards Management & Control Policy
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Policy
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Compliance Briefing: The 5 Things OHS Managers Needs to Know about Coronavirus & Workers’ Compensation
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WHMIS Policy (Federal Version)
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COVID-19: Pandemic Preparedness for Business
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Work Refusal Policy & Procedure
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OHS Case Alert: Smell of Pot in Car ≠ Proof Worker Is High At Work
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Workplace Violence and Harassment Enforcement – An Update
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Saskatchewan: Workers’ Comp
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Yukon Territory: Workers’ Comp
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Northwst Territories: Workers’ Comp
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Nova Scotia: Workers’ Comp Rates
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British Columbia: Workers’ Comp
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Failure of Return to Work Process ≠ Failure to Accommodate
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Ask The Expert: Can You Make Workers Wear “Uncomfortable” PPE?
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Firing Bookkeeper for Confidentiality Breach ≠ OHS Reprisal
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Risk of Inmate Attack ≠ Valid Grounds for Corrections Manager to Refuse Work
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Compliance Cheat Sheet: OHS Records Retention Requirements Across Canada
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How to Create ‘Active Shooter’ Response Guidelines for Your Workers
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Top Court Gives Lead-Poison Victim One More Shot at Workers’ Comp Benefits
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Hearing Protection: 10 FAQs About Noise Monitoring
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Trap to Avoid: Blaming OHS Violations on Workers’ Failure to Follow Safety Rules
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Workplace Posting Requirements OHS and Workers Comp Checklist – Alberta
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Word Search – Health & Safety
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Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Have to Cover Injured Worker’s Moving Expenses
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Workplace Smoking & Vaping: The 5 Things You Must Do to Comply with New Smoke-Free Laws
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Firing Worker with the Sniffles? Disability Discrimination
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OHS Insider Month in Review ? March 2019 Nunavut
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Having Lawyer Write Company a Letter ≠ Grounds for OHS Reprisal Claim
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Direct Indemnity Clauses – Supreme Court Of Canada Grants Leave In Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Her Majesty The Queen
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The OHS Insider 14th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard: Using Recent Cases to Assess Your OHS Program
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The Other Due Diligence: When Is ‘Mistake of Fact’ a Defence to an OHS Violation?
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Workers’ Comp Covers Salesman’s Brain Hemorrhage While Driving
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Being Sent Home with Pay ≠ Discipline for Work Refusal
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Repetitive Computer Work ≠ Proof Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Work-Related
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No ?Cognitive Testing’ for Safety-Sensitive Transit Operators
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Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage Presumptions By Jurisdiction – Disorders Covered
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Lawscape: OHS Workers Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Acute v. Chronic
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Lawscape: Workers’ Comp Mental Stress Coverage – Triggers
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No Workers’ Comp Replacement Benefits for Retired Workers
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OHS Officer’s “Upholding” of Work Refusal Is OK Even If Misstated
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Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Cover Police Officer’s PTSD
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Québec
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Alberta
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in BC
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Manitoba
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in New Brunswick
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Newfoundland
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Northwest Territories & Nunavut
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Nova Scotia
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Ontario
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OHS Director’s Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD and Mental Stress in Prince Edward Island
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Whistleblower’s Stress ≠ Kind of Danger Justifying a Work Refusal
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OHS Legal Briefing: Workers’ Comp Coverage of PTSD & Mental Stress
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Spot The Safety Violation: Is This a Proper WHMIS Label?
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No Workers’ Comp for Stressed Out Medical Assistant
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Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace
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Court Slams Door on Fired OHS Officer’s ‘Vexatious Litigation’
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Company Loses Bid to Appeal Denial of Workers’ Comp for Contract Worker
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Two OHS Appeal Decisions To Be Aware Of
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The 6 Things OHS Directors Need to Know About Cannabis Legalization
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Spot The Safety Violation: Does the Worker Have the Right PPE for This Job?
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Compliance Trends: The Top 3 New OHS/Workers’ Comp Laws in Each Jurisdiction
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Discussing Worker’s Job Status ≠ Bullying & Harassment
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What’s the Right Fine for OHS Violation Causing Rollover Death?
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Workers’ Comp Nixes Medical Cannabis for Worker on Prescription Opioids
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Railway Fined $1.25 Million for Fatal Lac-Mégantic Train Explosion
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Refusal to Pay Injured Worker’s Travel Costs ≠ Disability Discrimination
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OHS Insider Month in Review – March 2018 Newfoundland & Labrador
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Random Testing Policy Violates Coal Miners’ Privacy
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Mere Occurrence of Accident ≠ Proof of an OHS Violation
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Risk of Missing Tool Being in Inmates? Possession Justifies Guards’ Work Refusal
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Failure to Get Audiogram ≠ Grounds to Deny Workers? Comp for Hearing Loss
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Electrician Uses up ‘Last Chance’ by Committing Lockout Violation
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Due Diligence Scorecard: Using a Decade of Due Diligence Litigation to Evaluate Your OHS Program
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Tire Shop Owner Used Due Diligence to Prevent ‘Bizarre’ Injury
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Powered Mobile Equipment Policy
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Injured Flight Attendant Wins Her Workers’ Comp Appeal
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Business Case for Safety: Use Victim Accounts to Humanize Need for MSD Prevention
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High Court: No Negligence Suits against WorkSafeBC for Workers’ Comp Denials
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Qubec Version)
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Nova Scotia Version)
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (BC Version)
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (Alberta Version)
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Supervisors’ Safety Roles and Responsibilities Language for OHS Policy Statement (General Version)
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Ontario Alert: The Working At Heights Training Deadline Is Coming-Are You Ready?
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Learn the Keys to the Success of ‘Zero Accident Vision’ Programs
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IRSST Study Identifies Hazards for Workers in ‘Green’ Jobs
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WINNERS & LOSERS: How Do You Prove a Location Is a ‘Contaminated Site’ under Environmental Law?
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New Study Says Managers May Compromise Safety Due to Earnings Expectations
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May 3: Study Assesses Health Risks of ‘Green Jobs’
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OHS Direction Regarding Armoured Car ‘All Off’ Procedure Suspended
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April 28, 2017 Is International Workers’ Memorial Day
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How to Make Online Training Stick
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DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Ignore Workers’ Health Complaints
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Increasing Participation and Completion Rates of Online Training
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Firefighter’s Lawsuit over Eye Injury Barred by Workers’ Comp Law
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Using Technology to Train Millennials
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Musicians Who Play Wind Instruments Warned of ‘Bagpipe Lung’
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OHS Duties as to Temporary Workers
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Integrating Online Tools and Training into Your Safety Program
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Due Diligence and Worker Training
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Lions and Wolves and Bears-Oh My!
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Defendants May Challenge Environmental Order They’re Accused of Violating
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Mechanic Could Sue Employer for Injuries Under Workers’ Comp Exception
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Italian Court Sentences CEOs to Jail for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos
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Cracked Wooden Ladder Should’ve Been Replaced, Not Repaired
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June 29: Workers’ Comp Surplus to Be Distributed to Employers
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Supreme Court Upholds Lab Workers’ Breast Cancer Claims
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Landowners’ Due Diligence Defence Rejected as to Environmental Violations
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Study Finds that Standing Desks May Improve Workers’ Productivity
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June 7: System Developed to Measure Vibration Forces in Workers’ Hands
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Protecting Muslim Workers’ Safety During Ramadan
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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does Workers’ Comp Cover Skin Cancer?
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Lack of Safety Incidents ≠ Due Diligence
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April 28, 2016: International Workers’ Memorial Day
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Why You Should Encourage Workers to Disclose ‘Invisible Disabilities’
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Project Manager Gets 3 ½ Years’ Jail for Ontario Scaffold Collapse Tragedy
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The Metron Construction Tragedy: Lessons Learned
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BC Appeals Court Upholds ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle & $4 Million Award
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49% Say They’re Haven’t Gotten a Flu Shot & Don’t Plan to Get One
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Company Liable Because Comfort Letter ≠ Certificate of Compliance
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Heavy Equipment Operator Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud
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The Insider’s 11th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 12 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
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Employers Must Effectively Communicate to Workers about Wellness Programs
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What’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ in an Environmental Prosecution?
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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: What the ‘Precautionary Principle’ Is and How It Affects You
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Italian Criminal Court Convicts Managers for Workers’ Deaths from Asbestos
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Do You Know What to Do—and Not Do—When Dealing with Return-to-Work Issues?
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Workers’ Exposure to Formaldehyde Gas Results in $50,000 Fine
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New Charges in Lac-Mégantic Derailment Against Companies & Individuals
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Study Finds Walking over Lunch Can Improve Workers’ Overall Health
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Injuries Suffered in Assault at Work Camp Covered by Workers’ Comp
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What’s the Cost of Injury in Canada?
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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Does an Environmental Regulator Owe a Duty to a Private Citizen?
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Big Worker’s Threatening Statement to Smaller Worker Was ‘Classic Bullying’
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CLIMATE CHANGE: How Climate Change Can Increase OHS Risks to Workers
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Injured Firefighter Entitled to Workers’ Comp Coverage of Medical Marijuana
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BC Case Illustrates Difficulty in Proving ‘Innocent Acquisition’ Defence
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Workers’ Comp & Employer Safety Records
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10 Tips for Protecting Workers When They’re Alone
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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Financial Incapacity ≠ Due Diligence
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MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: New Report Shows Value in Actively Managing Chemicals
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Mine’s Random Use of Drug Sniffing Dogs Violated Workers’ Privacy
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Oil Company Bound by Arbitrator’s Decision on Workers’ Termination
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Inquests and Fatality Inquiries: Managing the Process, Minimizing the Risk
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Management of Hazardous Materials in Construction & Demolition
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Tragic Example of Possible Consequences of ‘Presenteeism’
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Employer 75% Liable for Workers’ Comp Costs of Injury Its Worker Caused
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Firefighter’s Heart Attack after False Alarm Covered by Workers’ Comp
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LIABILITY: Are You at Increased Risk of Liability for ‘Climate Damages’?
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OHS VIOLATIONS: A Look at Sentencing Factors Applied in an Actual Case
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CLIMATE CHANGE: New Report Criticizes Federal Environmental Efforts
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Paramedics Base Work Refusal on Fear of Ebola?
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The Insider’s 10th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 20 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: How to Establish an Effective Threat Assessment Team
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No Cause to Fire Worker for ‘Cardinal Violation’ in These Circumstances
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Oct. 16 Is Shake Out BC Day-Time to Think about Earthquake Preparedness
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THE INSIDER’S 10th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: A Look at the Due Diligence Defence in Recent Cases
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Axle Box Wasn’t a ‘Confined Space’ under Collective Agreement
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Why Management Shouldn’t Ignore Their Safety Professionals
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Learn How to Properly Assess and Analyze Workers’ Posture
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What Do You Think the Odds Are that You’ll Become Disabled?
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Compliance with Environmental Law a Defence to Civil Liability?
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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Use Matrix of Key Leading Indicators to Improve Safety Performance
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Employer Fined $20,050 for Worker’s 27′ Fall
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Insufficient Rest Between Shifts Can Impact Workers’ Health, Says Study
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ERGONOMICS: Take 4 Steps to Prevent MSIs in Office Spaces
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Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Blames Rail Company Safety Culture
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TSB’s Final Report on Lac-Mégantic Derailment
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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Do Follow Manufacturers’ Instructions for Equipment
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Videotape Workers to Prove Lies about Injury?
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Fisheries Officer’s Burnout Not Covered by Workers’ Comp
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Dust from a Parking Lot a Nuisance’?
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Is Dust from a Parking Lot a ‘Nuisance’?
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Liability of Homeowners as ‘Employers’ under OHS & Workers’ Comp Laws
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Worker’s Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Covered by Workers’ Comp
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HAZARDOUS WASTE: Answers to 7 Frequently Asked Questions
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Injury Caused by Violation of Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp
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High Winds Can Put Workers-and Others—at Risk
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Players’ Union Raises Heat Stress Concerns about World Cup Soccer Matches
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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Answers to 12 Frequently Asked Questions about LOTO
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LIABILITY: 5 Things to Know about Environmental Class Action Lawsuits
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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: IWH Study Shows Importance of an ‘OHS Champion’
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: Factors that Impact Workers’ Mental Health
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Safety Pros Agree that Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims Is Very Common
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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Failing to Pay Fines for Environmental Offences Can Come Back to Haunt You
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WELLNESS: Use a Food & Beverage Policy to Improve Workers’ Health
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Manitoba Study Confirms Suppression of Workers’ Comp Claims
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Providing False Information to Environmental Officials
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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Discipline Workers Who Violate Safety Rules
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Ontario’s Working at Heights Training Standard-The New Expectations for Workers Who Work at Heights
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SUSTAINABILITY: CEOs Identify 7 Keys to Sustainability & Success
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Safety Issues at Temporary Labour Camps
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DOS & DON’TS: Make Sure Workers Are ‘Competent’ to Do Designated Jobs
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Supervisor Sentenced to 45 Days’ Jail for Worker’s Fall from Roof
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April 9: Discipline for Safety Violations: Lessons for Employers from the Cases
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NEW LAWS: The 3 Steps to Get an Authorization under the New Fisheries Regulations
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Failing to Properly Supervise Contractors
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Are Ontario Workers Required to Follow CSA Standards of Fit Tests?
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Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges
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Employer Fined $75,000 for Failing to Notify MOL of Workers’ Illnesses
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WINNERS & LOSERS: The Importance of Who Actually Does the Remediation When Bankrupt Companies Face Environmental Orders
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Sexual Harassment Complaint Dismissed Because ‘Victim’ Participated in Conduct
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Stay Home from Work (If You’re Sick, that Is)
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DOS & DON’TS: Keep Workers’ Medical Information Privat
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Domestic Violence: Rights, Responsibilities & Response
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Workers’ Comp Law Bars Lawsuit for Damages Related to Workplace Abuse
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ECI’S 8TH ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence
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SPILLS: Take 6 Steps to Create a Spill Prevention Plan
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The Insider’s 9th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: 16 Lessons from Recent Due Diligence Cases
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Take 10 Steps to Conduct an Energy Audit
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Does Train the Trainer Seminar Meet Compliance Requirements?
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Ontario Safety Awareness Training Requirements
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DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Rely on COR for Due Diligence Defence
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WINNERS & LOSERS: When Is Relying on an Official’s Advice a Defence to an Environmental Violation?
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THE INSIDER’S 9th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence
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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Jack up Vehicles Safely
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MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Answer 8 Questions to Measure Your Safety Culture
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Who Let the (Seeing Eye) Dogs out-or Rather in?
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Discipline for Safety Infractions & ‘Zero Tolerance’
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Leading Cause of Work-Related Deaths? Occupational Cancer
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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Don’t Light up Here!
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OHS PROGRAM: 9 Elements of a Robust Safety Culture
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Oct 23 – Irving Pulp: What This Supreme Court Decision Means for Your Alcohol & Drug Testing Program
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Ignoring Advice of Environmental Consultants
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Workers’ Comp Law Bars Negligence Lawsuit in Death of Fishermen
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Injuries Caused by Seizure in the Workplace Covered by Workers’ Comp
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Derailment in Québec Illustrates Dangers of Transporting Hazardous Substances
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Taking Harassment Complaints Seriously
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Ferry Captain Sentenced to Four Years’ Jail for Criminal Negligence
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ALERT: Canada and US Agree to Cooperate on GHS Implementation
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TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Understanding the New ERAP Assessment Framework
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Worker’s Depression after Workplace Assault Covered by Workers’ Comp
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Under Bill 160 is Special Supervisor/Manager Training Required?
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DOS & DON’TS: Don’t Lock Workers Inside the Workplace
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ON Court: Even ‘Innocent’ Landowners Can Be Forced to Pay for Remediation
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Results of Survey on Canadians and Energy Efficiency
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Study Estimates Annual Cost of Injuries in Québec Mines to Be about $130 Million
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Don’t Let Your Outside Workers Get ‘Tick’-ed off this Summer
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EMERGENCY PLANNING: 8 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tips
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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Improper Use of PPE Renders It Ineffective
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SUSTAINABILITY: Include Environmental Management Plan in Commercial Leases
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OHS PROGRAM: Answers to 7 FAQs about Heat Stress
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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Yes, You Can Fire Long-Time Employees for Safety Infractions
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US Safety Manager Gets 78 Months’ Jail for Fraudulent Injury Records
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CLIMATE CHANGE: Ontario to Implement a GHG Reduction Program
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Clothing Companies Efforts after Factory Collapse-Too Little Too Late?
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Take 4 Steps to Protect Workers Around Overhead Power Lines
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Collect GPS Information on Workers in Employer-Owned Vehicles?
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS: 5 Violations to Avoid
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Caffeine & Fatigue Management-A Good Combination?
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HAZARD PROFILE: Excavation and Trenching
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WHMIS Requirements
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Rejecting Unreasonable JHSC Recommendations
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CLIMATE CHANGE: Report Gives Canada a ‘C’ for Environmental Efforts
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WHMIS: 5 Key Facts about Requirements for Suppliers
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ALERT: Ontario Begins Consultations on Provincial OHS Strategy
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Automatic Termination for Workers Who Violate ‘Cardinal Rules’
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DOS & DON’TS [X]: Don’t Ignore Safety Alerts & Bulletins
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana?
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Workers Who Do Heavy Lifting Need a Break-Literally
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Failing to Address Safety Issue ID’d in Inspection Leads to Safety Charges
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Worker Injured Violating Safety Rule Still Covered by Workers’ Comp
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BRIEF SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Bullying & Harassment Cost Company $1.21 Million
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DOS & DON’TS: [û] Notify Workers of Changes to Enforcement of Safety Rules
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Workers’ Comp Covers Injury Suffered During Sex?
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Workers’ Comp Claim for Stress Due to Workplace Fatality Rejected
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ECI’s 7th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn from Recent Due Diligence Cases
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Five Cases You Need To Be Aware Of
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Use I-CAB to Assess OHS Competency of Key Company Employees
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSIDER’S 7th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Recent Cases on the Due Diligence Defence
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can You Fire Worker for Driving a Company Vehicle Drunk?
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WORKER PROFILE: Immigrant Workers
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How to Successfully Integrate Sustainability into Your Operations
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The Insider’s 8th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard, Part 2: What You Can Learn
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New Management System to Improve Air Quality Across Canada
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Postal Worker’s Rejection of RTW Plan Costs Him Workers’ Comp Benefits
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Brief Senior Management: A Company’s “Safety Culture” Comes from the Top Down
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Safety Talk on Emergency Preparedness & Response
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What Safety Coordinators Make in Canada
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CLIMATE CHANGE: International Report Shows Increase in CO2 Emissions
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OIL & GAS: 12 Ways to Protect Workers from Silica at ‘Fracking’ Sites
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Comply with the Federal PCB Regulations
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WINNERS & LOSERS: Can Environmental Inspectors Use Search Warrants to Seize Evidence Relating to Due Diligence?
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‘Evolve To Succeed’ Part 3: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in the Due Diligence Phase
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Ontario Court Dismisses Remaining OHS Charges Against Fire Department
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Charter Rights: Do They Apply to OHS Inspections?
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Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Try to Hide Contamination
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Dos & Don’ts: Don’t Start Work Before Environmental Assessment Is Complete
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Not Putting Safety Procedures Learned on the Job in Writing
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‘Evolve To Succeed’: Communicating the Safety and Health Message in a Changing Work Environment, Part 2
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SUSTAINABILITY: How Sustainable Are Your Company’s Products?
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Protect Outdoor Workers from Insects
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6 Strategies for Improving Management of Compliance with EHS Regulations
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MOL Posters Required?
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Refillable Eye Wash Stations
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UPDATE: Changes to the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations
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PPE: How to Choose Appropriate Respiratory Protection for Workers
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Study: Air Emissions Near ‘Fracking’ Sites May Be Hazardous
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Organizational Excellence Framework and Health & Safety
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TRAPS TO AVOID: Workers Not Following Environmental Procedures
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Safe Work Practices for Commercial Fishing in BC
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Hazard Alert: Crane Controls on Crane Truck
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Debunking the Myth that Recessions Reduce Workplace Incidents
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Identify ‘Green’ Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals
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Alert: BC to Cover Mental Stress Claims, Including Stress from Bullying & Harassment
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TRAINING: How Effective Is Your Young Worker Training Program?
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Update on Workers’ Comp Reform in Ontario
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As Westray 20th Anniversary Approaches, Where Are We with C-45?
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Looking for Mr. Magic Bullet: Safety Culture or Behaviour-Based Safety?
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Brief Your CEO: Why Formal EHS Programs Are Necessary for Due Diligence
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Must You Report a Workplace Death from Natural Causes?
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4 Tips for Making Safety Training More Engaging
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Ergonomics Compliance Centre
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Workplace Harrassment
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Safety Talk: Winter Hazards
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When Is a CEO Liable for a Company’s Environmental Offence?
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Court Upholds COVID-19 Limits on Gatherings & Events
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Safe Work Procedure for Work Involving Heat Stress Hazards – Heat Wave Work Precautions
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Safe Work Procedure for Work Involving Heat Stress Hazards – Weather Monitoring
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