Workplace Safety & OHS

Sharon Giffen, a seasoned actuary with over three decades of experience, has been named to the board of directors at WorkSafeBC, effective Dec. 31, 2024. Her term will run until…

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has been fined $75,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety violation stemming from a 2023 incident in which a worker was seriously injured in Kelvington,…

An arbitrator has ruled that an employee can seek damages for breaches of a collective agreement and duty of care, despite the employer’s argument that such claims fall exclusively under…

By Norm Keith and Anil Nair On Nov. 27, 2024, the Ontario government proposed an amendment to Ontario’s workplace safety legislation, introducing a severe mandatory minimum fine for a corporation…

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island will implement updated workplace first aid requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act General Regulations starting Jan. 1, 2025.…

The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has launched a public review for a proposed safety standard aimed at reducing risks associated with heavy vehicles in urban environments. The draft…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a new rule requiring employers in the construction industry to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) fits workers properly, aligning the sector…

By Dave Baxter | Winnipeg Sun A new partnership will see First Nation Safety Officers (FNSO) patrolling at Portage la Prairie’s hospital, as Manitobans continue to raise concerns about safety and…

Stricter impaired driving laws proposed in Manitoba could have implications for employers, particularly in industries reliant on drivers or operators of heavy machinery. The legislation, which includes lifetime licence suspensions…