Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Two unrelated workplace fatalities involving two outdoor workers, both of which occurred on August 9, 2013, have sparked investigations by Alberta Human Services’ occupational health and safety division.
Blog Post #728 – Subway Construction Death and Injury, Safety Violation Result in Guilty Pleas, $420,000 in Fines
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
The 2011 death of a worker and injury to another at a Toronto Transit Commission subway construction site in North York has resulted in a guilty plea and a $400,000 fine. A subsequent, separate safety violation by the same company has resulted in a guilty plea and a $20,000 fine.
Blog Post #725 – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. Fined $65,000 after Worker Injured
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Automobile manufacturer Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. has pleaded guilty and has been fined $65,000 after a worker who was caught in a moving production line suffered injuries that included arm fractures.
Blog Post #724 – Audit on Silicosis Launched
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Service Newfoundland conducted a medical audit to follow up on a study launched 40 years ago into lung diseases affecting workers at two mines in the Labrador West region.