Construction

An Alberta excavating contractor has been fined $100,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a trench collapse at a sewer line restoration site. HCL Site Services Ltd. pleaded guilty… …

A Saskatchewan construction company has been fined $100,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wall fell on their leg at a worksite in Corman Park. 3Twenty Modular pleaded… …

A Toronto contractor has been fined $80,000 after a worker died falling from a roof during a home renovation project where fall protection equipment was available but not used. KAS… …

Prince Edward Island’s transportation minister is calling on drivers to slow down in construction zones as shorter daylight hours increase risks for roadside workers. Ernie Hudson said reduced visibility during… …

A gas explosion at a highrise construction site in Toronto sent seven workers to hospital Tuesday morning, four with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. in the boiler… …

WorkSafeBC has issued a $140,209.70 penalty to Bird Construction GP Limited and Bird Construction for high-risk safety violations after a worker fell to the ground when a rebar tower collapsed… …

A new survey of U.S. construction supervisors highlights significant gaps in training, resources, and company support that could put workers at risk. The study, conducted by Vector Solutions, surveyed 602… …

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A Grande Prairie crane services company has been fined $210,000 after a worker died when equipment collapsed at a worksite near Clairmont in 2022. North West Crane Enterprises Ltd. pleaded… …