Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Richvale York Block Inc. failed to ensure there was a guardrail at the open side of a raised platform on which a worker stood, as prescribed by section 13(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation for Industrial Establishments. This is contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and an offence pursuant to subsection 66(1) of the Act.
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Oakville Toyota, sustained injuries while performing a diagnostic assessment of a wheel bearing in a truck. The company failed, as an employer, to protect the worker, contrary to section 25(2)(h) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Report from the OH&S Canada magazine (June 2017)
The Vernon School District was fined $628, 034, following the renovation of property that turned out to have asbestos-containing materials in it.
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Buckhorn Sand & Gravel Inc. of Trent Lakes, Ontario is an operator of a limestone quarry.