Report from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Precision Stamping of Windsor, Ontario, an industrial stamp press factory, was critically injured after being pinched between two metal racks due to a forklift collision. The company failed, as an employer, to ensure that the equipment was maintained in good condition, as required by section 25(1)(b) 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 Spacefile International Corp. of Etobicoke, Ontario, a manufacturer of high-density storage products and solutions, was critically injured after operating a brake press. The company failed, as an employer, to ensure that the machine was guarded, as required by section 24 of Ontario Regulation 851/90, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.