Company Had the Right Safety Policy but Didn’t Make Workers Aware of It
An elevator company had a safety policy banning workers from wearing gloves when working on moving machinery. The problem is
Texting at Service Stop Is Just Cause to Fire Driver with Disciplinary History
Sending a text message on her cell phone while her vehicle was parked at a service stop with its four-way
Fall at Home Is Work-Related When It Aggravates Previous Work Injuries
A worker who suffers an injury in a fall while she's off-duty and in her own home normally doesn't qualify
Prime Contractor Gets 6-Figure OHS Fine for Excavation Project Injuries
An excavator being used at a roadway construction project accidentally nudged a piece of heavy pipe, causing it to fall
Auto Parts Depot Fined $185,000 for Worker’s Fatality
An auto repair worker got killed when the vehicle he was under fell on him. The employer, a Calgary parts
Accommodation Doesn’t Mean Letting Worker Pick His Own Job
An aviation safety officer was able to return to work after an injury but not to the position he wanted.
Employer Fined for Not Providing New Worker Job-Specific Orientation
A new worker delivering a load of crushed cars to a recycling facility fell off the top of the tractor
One Harassment Incident Justifies Termination When It’s a Sexual Assault
An employee decided to ask a newly divorced co-worker on a date. Her reception was a cool 'maybe.' In an