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Waste Management of Canada fined $280,000 after contractor killed at landfill

Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) has been fined $280,000 after a subcontractor was struck and killed by a dump truck at a landfill site in the Ontario Township of Whitchurch-Stouffville.


TMI Contracting fined $120K after worker killed by dump truck

TMI Contracting and Equipment Rental has been fined $120,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a dump truck at a landfill site. The company was sub-contracted to provide equipment and workers for the grading of soil being brought into a landfill site.


Suncor reverses workplace injury trends, reports 2023 was company’s safest year ever

Oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc., which has been heavily criticized in recent years for an abnormally high number of workplace deaths at its sites, reported that 2023 was its best year ever in terms of employee and contractor safety.


Two contractors injured at GreenMantra Technologies in Brantford, Ont.

Two third-party contractors were injured while completing a maintenance activity at GreenMantra Technologies on Elgin Street in Brantford.


 
 
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Utilities Kingston ‘wires up’ new approach to safety

Utilities Kingston’s annual Safety Days started out with 10 people at a hotel talking about safety expectations and requirements. Fast forward 15 years and it’s grown into a two-day event with more than 100 contracting firms and over 400 workers in attendance. » See the Photos
 
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Visitor management plays big role in workplace violence prevention strategies

One way to prevent workplace violence is by stopping a threat before it even has an opportunity to enter a building. That’s why many organizations are starting to implement visitor management systems. » Read More...
 
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Workplace safety improvements via deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs)

Many Canadian regulators enforce OHS laws by prosecuting employers, and other workplace stakeholders, when there are incidents, injuries, and fatalities in the workplace. The recent decision of the Supreme Court in City of Greater Sudbury has increased the use of pre-qualification and debarment of convicted employers by governments at all levels. » Read More...
 
 
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June 19 - Rio Tinto’s journey to digital contractor management: Driving on-site safety and efficiency

Not that long ago, Nick Trepanier, Senior Contractor Management Advisor, recognized there were inadequate controls in the contractor management processes at Rio Tinto. Manual processes meant limited insight into the qualifications, safety, and skills of its on-site workforce. Fast forward a few years, and Nick and his team have implemented a streamlined contractor management process that ensures consistent onsite safety practices. Join Nick to learn about Rio Tinto’s journey towards efficient contractor management transformation including: the need for pre-qualification to effectively manage the safety and skill profiles of all onsite contractors; how digital contractor management ensures 24/7 access to mission-critical information; steps the company took to ensure compliance at both the company and worker level before allowing work to begin; and the implementation of a link-to-gate system for superior on-site management. » Register now

On-demand: Revolutionize contractor management with Alcumus’ end-to-end solution

The complexity of managing contractor risk is growing, especially when you consider multiple regions, regulations, and requirements. Learn how to: gain clear visibility of contractor risks; streamline internal processes to foster growth; ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements; and reduce administrative workload with Alcumus' team. » Watch now