Report from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Cerelia Bakery of Vancouver, British Columbia, was critically injured after accessing an unguarded pinch point on a conveyor. Cerelia Bakery failed, as an employer, to ensure that the conveyor was guarded to prevent access to the pinch point, as required by section 25 of Ontario Regulation 851/90, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Report from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker was fatally injured by a rock truck. Mr. Piluso, the supervisor for Road-Ex Contracting Ltd., was performing other work while acting as a signaller, contrary to sections 104(3) and 106(1) of Ontario Regulation 213/91 and section 28(1)(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
From the CCOHS Corner
Report from the OH&S Canada magazine (Winter 2023)
The early months of the year can bring about a refreshed and renewed focus for many. But these Canadian winter months are also marked by blustery weather conditions and the seasonal threat of respiratory viruses.
Article written by Todd Humber, senior editor of the OH&S Canada magazine (Winter 2023)
The car was covered in mud, pushed off a British Columbia highway by a landslide in the Rocky Mountains.
Inside the vehicle were two people — an employee of Crescent Point Energy and her husband, who were on vacation. Her phone, though, was in full work mode and the safety app provided by her employer enabled her to send a message to emergency services.