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 #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.
Blog Post #723 – Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd. Fined $70,000 after Worker Injured
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd., also known as GO Packaging, has pleaded guilty and has been fined $70,000 after a worker suffered fractures and other injuries after being caught in machinery.
Blog Post #721 – Aluminart Products Ltd. Fined $50,000 After Worker Loses Part of Finger
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Aluminart Products Ltd., a business that manufactures aluminum and vinyl windows and storm doors, has pleaded guilty and has been fined $50,000 after a worker suffered amputation of part of a finger.