A worker is standing on a platform inside a tank on its side using a blasting gun to clean the flange areas. The platform doesn’t have a guardrail and the worker isn’t wearing fall protection equipment. The thrust of the blasting gun causes him to …

Falls are the leading cause of workplace injury in Canada. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, approximately 60,000 Canadian workers are injured each year due to falls. This number represents about 15 per cent of the lost-time injuries that were accepted …

This Index lists all articles published in the Insider from Jan. to Dec. 2009.
ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
“Brief Your CEO: No Safety Incidents ≠ Safe & Compliant Workplace,” 04/09, p. 14.
“Hazardous Substances: How to Comply with TDGA Emergency Response Plan Requirements,” 06/09, p. 1.
“Hazardous Substances: Part 1: ‘Polluter Pays’ …

Simply providing safety training isn’t enough to ensure compliance; companies also must document their training efforts in case inspectors, regulators, prosecutors and courts demand proof that they provided the necessary training to each worker. Such documentation can also help companies avoid liability for a …

5 Accommodations You Don’t Have to Make
Employers that deliberately discriminate against employees and job applicants deserve no sympathy. But most Canadian employers respect the human rights laws and try hard to obey them. Unfortunately, good intentions aren’t always enough to ensure compliance. Some parts …