Report from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Two workers, employed by John Kenyon Limited of Hamilton, Ontario, a siding design and installation company, were fatally injured when the defendant failed to take the reasonable precaution to ensure the workers were not performing work on a quench tower while the quenching process took place, contrary to section 25(2)(h) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Report from the CCOHS – August 2024
Poor Air Quality
Soaring temperatures also increase air pollution levels and the potential for wildfire events, both of which put workers at risk of harmful exposures. In fact, air pollution coupled with the sun’s UV rays creates a chemical called ground-level ozone, which is harmful to breathe.
Report from the CCOHS – August 2024
Ultraviolet Rays from The Sun
Even on cloudy days, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause premature skin aging, sun burns, skin cancer, and eye damage. Layering on personal sun protection is a must for workers to reduce the risk of sun harm.
Report from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Kingsview Carpentry Ltd. of Vaughan, Ontario, a construction company specializing in residential carpentry, was fatally injured at a construction project after falling while positioning wooden roof trusses. The company failed, as an employer, to meet the requirements of section 125(1) of Ontario Regulation 213/91, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.