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WorkSafeBC to hold virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to OHS Regulation

WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation. The hearing, which will be streamed live on July 24, will cover proposed changes to OHS Regulation Part 20, Washroom Facilities at Construction Sites and Part 16, Mobile Equipment, sections 16.21 to 16.21.1 - Seat belts.


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Car dealership fined $125K after worker fatally injured

A Ford dealership and service centre in Woodstock, Ont., has been fined $125,000 after a worker was fatally injured falling from a stepladder.


Workplace injury results in $55K fine for aluminum manufacturer

Can Art Aluminum Extrusion Canada Inc. has been fined $55,000 after a worker was injured operating a saw on an aluminum extrusion press.


Construction company fined $25K for workplace injury

Builder Brothers Construction Inc. pleaded guilty in Rosthern Provincial Court to one violation of Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.


 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

The Biden administration has proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories due to blistering temperatures. If finalized, the measure would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from injuries related to heat exposure on the job — establishing the first major federal safety standard of its kind. » Read More...

Missing nuts and bolts caused last year's deadly construction elevator accident in Sweden

A construction elevator that killed five people when it collapsed last year in Stockholm was missing the bolts that were supposed to hold its mast together, authorities said last week. The deadly crash “was caused by failure to perform relevant safety inspections of the hoist assembly,” the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority said. » Read More...

 
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Preventing workplace mental harm begins by asking questions

What percentage of your workforce is at risk of workplace mental harm? Before answering this question, you must understand mental harm. » Read More...

Work-related health and safety issues must be paid for by employers, not the public

According to the Canadian Human Resources Professionals Association, the cost to Canadian businesses caused by absenteeism (absence from work due to sickness) and presenteeism (attending work despite being ill) is about $16.6 billion annually. » Read More...

 
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