Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Saskatchewan is one step closer to becoming the first province to implement “Clare’s Law” that will provide better protection against intimate-partner violence.
Blog Post #1049 – Toronto Company Fined $60,000 for Ignoring Orders to Address Safety Violations
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
On August 30, 2016, a Ministry of Labour health and safety inspector attended the workplace of Rex Pak Limited for a follow-up visit in order to verify compliance with a previously issued machine guarding order.
Blog Post #1047 – Thomson Construction Fined $50,000 after Worker Suffers Critical Injuries
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker fell from the roof of a barn under construction to the ground, suffering critical injuries. Under Ontario’s health and safety laws the worker should have been protected from falling with a properly-used fall arrest system.
Blog Post #1046 – Hearing-Loss Warning Issued by WorkSafeBC
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
WorkSafeBC issued a safety bulletin on May 21, 2019 to warn about the risk of hearing loss in the service industry, after studies found that noise levels in pubs and nightclubs in Vancouver and Victoria often exceed 85 dB, which can cause permanent hearing loss and unprotected workers.