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This week, we detail two instances of supervisors facing five-figure fines for violating Ontario’s occupational health and safety legislation. These cases are a stark reminder that employers aren’t the only ones held accountable for workplace safety.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
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Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is enhancing its Health and Safety Excellence program with the goals of making it easier for businesses to achieve lasting health and safety improvements, access the support they need, and enjoy financial incentives and rebates on their WSIB premiums.
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WorkSafeBC’s board of directors has approved adoption of the new American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Value (ACGIH TLV) of 0.0001 mg/m3 (8-hour exposure limit) for fentanyl and fentanyl citrate, as fentanyl, inhalable.
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A foreman with Road-Ex Contracting Ltd. has been fined $20,000 after an incident that fatally injured a worker on a construction site in Caledon, Ont.
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A project supervisor has been fined $10,000 after a worker was injured falling through an opening in the floor of a home under construction in Toronto.
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Canadian General - Tower Limited has been fined $175,000 after a worker became caught in the pinch point of a machine and was critically injured.
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A lack of civility and respect often lies at the root of workplace issues such as violence, harassment, and bullying. Without proactive steps, even a seemingly healthy workplace can develop a toxic culture filled with resentment, rudeness, and hostility. But with the right approach, you can foster a culture of respect and civility in the workplace that benefits everyone – and directly contributes to safety.
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Workplace violence is a growing problem in Canada, and one that employers need to deal with directly and effectively. It can be difficult to know when a person is going to be physically violent at work. However, there are warning signs that can alert managers of this potential before violence occurs.
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The parents of a TV journalist who was fatally shot while reporting on a killing in central Florida in 2023 have filed a negligence lawsuit against their son's former employer, claiming the media company didn't do enough to protect him.
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Using games in training improves participant engagement and allows us to harness our competitive nature while demonstrating ergonomics principles. Gamification, in this context, refers to simulating a game experience while motivating and engaging learners during a training exercise.
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Growing old is hard enough for many individuals who become isolated with age. Feeling discriminated against in the workplace because of age is another stressor.
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