Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Mattress retailer Sleep Country Canada Inc. pleaded guilty and has been fined $60,000 after a worker was critically injured in traffic while completing a delivery in north Toronto.
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Blog Post #980 – Apprenticeship System Enhanced in Nova Scotia
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has additional tools and authority to enforce certification requirements in the compulsory certified trades after amendments the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act have been proclaimed on October 18, 2018.
Blog Post #979 – Sunny Roofing Fined $40,000 for Obstruction of Labour Inspector, Safety Violations
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Sunny Roofing Inc., a roofing company based in the Greater Toronto Area, was fined a total of $40,000 in court for health and safety violations that included obstruction of a Ministry of Labour inspector during an investigation and failing to ensure its workers had mandatory fall protection and safety equipment. Obstructing an inspector in the performance of the inspector’s duties is an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Blog Post #978 – Average Time Loss Rises in Nova Scotia
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Fewer injuries are happening but when they do, it is taking longer for workers to return to work. This is the findings of the WCB Nova Scotia’s Report to the Community for the second quarter of 2018 released on November 09, 2018.