Excerpt from the OH&S Canada Magazine
An inquest into the death of an elevator mechanic 6 years ago demonstrated that the lack of familiarity with an older building and deficient safety procedures may have proved contributing factors.
Blog Post #160 – Marble Unlimited Fined $50,000 After Young Worker Injured
Excerpt from the Ontario Government’s ‘Newsroom’
648468 Ontario Inc., carrying on business as Marble Unlimited, an Ottawa manufacturer of synthetic marble and natural stone counter-tops, was fined $50,000 on November 19, 2009, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a young worker was injured.
Blog Post #159 – Fall Protection – Section 26 of the Construction Regulation 213/91- Eighth in Series
Section 26.4, sub-section 1 states, “A travel restraint system shall consist of a full body harness with adequate attachment points or a safety belt.” My opinion If any company is still using body belts then they should have their collective heads examined. The damage to the mid section, in the event of a fall, for … Continue Reading
Blog Post #157 – Sousa Ready Mix Fined $80,000 After Worker Injured
Excerpt from the Government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Sousa Ready Mix (1011786 Ontario Inc.) of Glenburnie was fined $80,000 on October 22, 2009, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.