I am regularly frustrated when I read about employers not understanding the situation when the Ministry of Labour comes calling. An accident or incident has occurred and everyone wants to know how it happened and what could have been done to prevent it. I hope my opinion may shed some light on this topic.
Blog Post #61 – Additional Duties of Employers in Ontario – Section 26 of the ACT
Many people know section 25 of the ACT. But are they also as familiar with the second half of the duties for employers? Section 26 has additional information that must be adhered to and is just as important to the safety in the workplace as the information provided in Section 25.
Blog Post #55 – Jebco Industries Inc. Fined $70,000 After Worker Injured
Excerpts from the Ontario Government’s “Newsroom”
Jebco Industries Inc., a Barrie manufacturer of metal products, was fined $70,000 on January 28, 2010, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.
Blog Post #50 – Sherritt International Corporation Fined $285,000 After Young Worker Killed – Canada Talc
Excerpts from the Government of Ontario’s Newsroom
Sherritt International Corporation, a natural resource company operating as Canada Talc, pleaded guilty and was fined $285,000 today for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a young worker was killed.