Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
An oil worker died December 28, 2009 after being struck in the head by a large container lid at a drilling site about 35 kilometres southwest of Cardston, Alberta.
Blog Post #212 – Falling Materials Claim Rigger in Alberta
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada Magazine
A crane rigger suffered fatal crushing injuries on May 8 after building materials fell on him at a construction site in downtown Calgary.
Blog Post #210 – Alberta Court Triples Safety Penalty
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
An Alberta court has more than tripled the fine issued against an employer last year in connection with a deadly work-related accident, concluding the lower court imposed an “unfit” sentence.
Blog Post #186 – Alberta Boom Strains Bridges
Excerpt from www.canada.com
The province’s booming economy means its 7,000 bridges are carrying more heavy trucks, supplies and people than ever before — and about half are nearing the end of their lifespan and need urgent inspections, rehabilitation and replacement, says one of Alberta’s top structural engineers.