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New Ontario regulation streamlines OH&S reporting, notice requirements
On July 1, O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports under…
U.S. judge tosses hospital workers’ vaccine requirement challenge
Making vaccinations a condition of employment not coercion: ruling
New U.S. federal COVID-19 safety rules exempt most employers
Biden administration releases nonbinding guidance that relaxes some recommendations
In the midst of a pandemic, it’s better to be safe than sorry
COVID-19 orders put new spin on reasonable precautions
When should you hire an external workplace investigator?
Every Canadian employer has a duty to investigate complaints of workplace harassment
Will masking still be necessary post-vaccination?
Canada has not yet issued any guidelines on what restrictions can be lifted
B.C. to give workers three days of paid sick leave for COVID-19
Province pledges to introduce permanent program in January
Ontario agricultural operations required to register boilers, pressure vessels as of July
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Ontario’s public…
Updated Construction Codes Act coming to Saskatchewan in 2022
Changes protects citizens from unsafe renovation and construction practices
Ontario Court of Appeal expands potential risk to employers
Decision could significantly expand liabilities on construction projects
Worker fears getting COVID-19 without sick leave, wants B.C. to act
Premier has said province is considering its own sick-leave program
Are employees required to disclose their vaccination status?
There is currently no legislation requiring anyone to get vaccinated
NDP lawmaker tables bill to decriminalize drug use as overdose deaths soar
Opioid epidemic has seen more than 20,000 Canadians die from toxic drug overdoses
Alberta turns focus to rules, requirements of OHS Code
Online survey seeking feedback closes May 10
Widow of tow truck driver killed on Saskatchewan roadside hopes for changes
Death led to allowance of blue and amber lights, fines for speeders
Saskatchewan introduces three-hour vaccination leave for employees to get shot
REGINA — Saskatchewan has announced people will get paid…
Bill C-65: Importance of violence and harassment risk assessment
Hierarchy of hazard controls should be considered
Pilot project aims to regulate Ontario’s tow truck industry rocked by violence
By Shawn Jeffords TORONTO — Restricting towing zones on…
Outlining new requirements of a violence and harassment policy
13 aspects now required within federally regulated workforce
Ontario legislators call for clear criteria of ’emergency brake’ pandemic measure
TORONTO — Ontario’s Opposition is asking the government to…
