Arbitrator Rules Against Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The Electrical Safety Authority's mandatory vaccination policy was unreasonable to the extent employees could be fired, disciplined or placed on
Workers Comp Bars Lawsuit for Assault-Based Constructive Dismissal
A lab chemist slammed a female co-worker in the arm with her fume hood window, causing a bruise. The chemist
Mining Company, Supervisors Charged for Blasting Operations Violations
A Northwest Territories diamond mine operator has been charged with multiple Mine Health & Safety Act violations, including failure to
OK to Fire Driver for Falsely Denying DUI Incident
A truck driver with a record of attendance, performance and attitude issues managed to hang onto her job. The beginning
Contractor Fined $16,500 for Construction Worker’s Fall
A worker at a residential construction site was stapling mesh onto a wall on the second floor when he stepped
WorkSafeBC Lowers the Boom on Prime Contractor after Gas Worker’s Death
Two workers from a subcontractor's firm were removing a nut from an out-of-service pumpjack horsehead at an oil and gas
Cement Manufacturer Fined $340,000 for Confined Space Violations
WorkSafeBC inspectors observed workers inside a large container used to process materials during cement manufacturing. So, they asked the employer
Board Upholds Stop Work Order After Worker Dies in Scaffolding Fall
A worker was killed after falling from a scaffolding. OHS officers issued a stop work order and compliance order against