Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
A director in Bolton, Ontario was fined $22,000 on November 8, 2018 over the death of a worker.
Blog Post #972 – New Penalties for Distracted Driving in Manitoba
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Manitoba drivers will have their short-term roadside licence suspended for using a cellphone or other hand-operated electronic devices while behind the wheel as changes to the Highway Traffic Act and the Drivers and Vehicles Act take effect on November 1, 2018.
Blog Post #969 – Grimsby Builder Convicted After Construction Project Collapses
Excerpt from the government of Ontario
A construction project that collapsed due to wind load and a lack of bracing and proper anchoring has led to a $20,000 fine against the individual in charge of the project.
Blog Post #968 – Process Safety Targeted
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Process safety is the focus of WorkSafeBC’s new
initiative to prevent low-frequency, high-consequence events like catastrophic
fires, explosions and chemical releases.