Food Plant Fined Nearly $98,000 for Worker’s Machine Injury
A worker cleaning a machine suffered serious injuries after getting his hand caught in its rotating piece. WorkSafeBC inspectors found
Periodic Medical Certification of Workers Using Respirators Is Overkill
Under OHS regulations, employers must ensure that workers who have to use respirators are examined by a physician to verify
Injured Nurse Wants to Return to Work but There’s No Job She Can Do
A registered nurse on paid medical leave for the third time due to work injuries wanted to attempt another return
Employer Must Appoint Outsider to Investigate Worker’s Harassment Complaint
Before Bill C-65, federal OHS regulations required employers to appoint 'competent' persons to investigate workplace harassment complaints and define competency'
Ontario OHS Law Year in Review
The most important new laws, highest OHS fines and what to expect in 2021. As in every other province, complying
Federal OHS Law Year in Review
The 3 big new laws that took effect on January 1, 2021. While the new COVID-19 public health rules and
$40,000 Fine for Injury to Oilfield Worker
An oilfield worker suffered serious injuries after being hit by a hose coupler. The employer was convicted of failing to
Employer Fined $91,000 for Lifting Device Fatality
The steel tube of a lifting device struck a worker taking his life. The Manitoba construction company that employed the