Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Seavale Incorporated pleaded guilty and has been fined $100,000 after a visitor to its self-storage facility in North Bay fell through an open hole and was killed in the fall.
Blog Post #694 – Calgary Worker Rescued after a Fall
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
A construction worker was rescued by firefighters after falling about 5 m down the concrete shaft in Calgary, Alberta. On February 20, 2013 the worker was strapped to a stretcher by confined space rescue specialist from the Calgary Fire Department and hoisted up a ladder before being transferred to emergency services personnel.
Blog Post #691 – No Charges Laid in Homicide of Mental Health Worker
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Alberta’s prosecution service has decided not to proceed with Occupational Health & Safety charges in the death of a mental health care worker.
Blog Post #663 – Overloaded Roof Collapses
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
A contractor was fined $15,000 for overloading the roof of a long-term care facility in Calgary, Alberta with building materials, causing it to collapse.