Ontario’s voluntary workplace safety recognition program has reached 100 employer recognitions since it launched in 2019, according to the province’s top prevention official. Dr. Joel Moody, Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Violence in Ontario classrooms signals systemic safety failure, teachers survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA province-wide survey of nearly 3,000 Ontario Catholic teachers has found that workplace violence and harassment are widespread, worsening and inadequately managed — with reporting systems that fail to produce… …
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Industry NewsWorkplace Safety
Potentia Renewables adopts ISNetworld to oversee subcontractors and suppliers
Potentia Renewables has selected ISNetworld as its primary platform for managing subcontractor and supplier information, with a focus on safety compliance and corporate social responsibility requirements across its supply chain.… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Ontario hospital wins arbitration but ruling exposes gaps in harassment response protocols
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremium Member Access Required This article is available to Safety News Canada Premium members. Subscribe for $99/year plus HST for concise, plain-language summaries of the court decisions, arbitration rulings, and …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Aircraft painter awarded full LOE benefits after WSIB overlooks foot injury, hip surgery
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario NDP MPP proposes solutions to curb highway crashes
By Joe O’Grady | Temiskaming Speaker Transport drivers aren’t always to blame for highway crashes, but more can be done to regulate, monitor and support them, including proper training. That’s the… …
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Features & AnalysisLegislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario launches Canada’s first occupational exposure registry for workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario workers can now track their exposure to hazardous workplace substances through a new digital portal — Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry (OER) — launched today by the provincial government.… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM JHSC committee members at Skilled Trades Ontario entitled to travel expense reimbursement: Arbitrator
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Peel District School Board faces reprisal hearing over worker’s Record of Employment dispute
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
EllisDon Forming, supervisors fined $130K after two roof collapses injure workers
A London, Ont., construction company and two of its supervisors have been fined a combined $130,000 after two separate roof collapses during concrete pours injured workers at two job sites.… …


