January 2013 - HRSGroup - Providing Occupational Health and Safety Training

Blog Post #339 – Review of Mining Death in Saskatchewan

January 31, 2013
Dan
Blog, Due Diligence, Employer Responsibilities, Federal, Health and Safety, Mining, Saskatchewan Health and Safety, Saskatchewan Safety

The Crown in Saskatchewan is currently reviewing an investigation file into the death of miner Cory Braaten to determine if charges will be pursued. The review follows last December's release...

Blog Post #338 – Above and Beyond – The WalMart Judgement

January 27, 2013
Dan
Blog, Due Diligence, Employer Responsibilities, Health and Safety, Industrial, Ontario Health and Safety, Supervisor, Violence and Harassment

Excerpt from the OH&S Canada Magazine By: Samuel Dunsiger January/February 2013 ________________________________________ The massive $1.46 million in compensation awarded last October to a former WalMart employee in Windsor, Ontario has cast a spotlight...

Blog Post #337 – Manitoba WCB Warns Against Poor Heat Preparedness

January 25, 2013
Dan
Blog, Due Diligence, Employer Responsibilities, Events, Federal, Health and Safety, Industrial, Manitoba health and safety, Manitoba Safety

Excerpt from the Canadian Press With a heat wave hitting the prairies, an official with the Manitoba Workers Compensation Board says employers should have a plan in place to protect...

Blog Post #336 – $300,000 Fine Levied in Rock Crusher Death

January 24, 2013
Dan
Alberta Safety, Blog, Due Diligence, Employer Responsibilities, Engineering Standards, Excavations, Federal, Health and Safety, Mining

Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine An Alberta construction company has been fined $300,000 for its failure to protect the health and safety of a 20- year-old employee who died...