A Toronto-based retail logistics provider has been fined $70,000 after a worker was critically injured in a forklift collision at its Brampton, Ont., warehouse. National Logistics Services (2006) Inc. pleaded… …
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Features & AnalysisOHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Ontario board denies Ford worker’s bid to increase $2,500 safety reprisal award
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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PREMIUM Ontario worker’s safety reprisal claim blocked by settlement waiving all future applications
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PREMIUM OLRB rejects worker’s bid to reopen Original Cakerie safety reprisal case
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Restaurant fined $55,000 after worker injured in workplace violence incident in London, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Vancouver-based restaurant company has been fined $55,000 after a worker was assaulted by a patron at its London, Ont. location and the employer failed to have proper workplace violence… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Ontario injured workers call for end to WSIB benefit cut-off at age 65
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s workers’ compensation system terminates Loss of Earnings benefits for injured workers at age 65, regardless of whether they planned to continue working, according to a report released by the… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario proposes lifetime driving ban for dangerous driving causing death
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will introduce legislation imposing a lifetime driving ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death, alongside new roadside licence suspensions and enhanced penalties for serious traffic… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
Ontario invests $32 million in mental health supports for first responders
Ontario will provide $32 million to expand specialized mental health services for first responders and public safety personnel across the province. The funding flows through the 2025-26 Mental Health Supports… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Hamilton railcar manufacturer fined $90,000 after worker critically injured
A Hamilton-based railcar manufacturing company has been fined $90,000 after a worker suffered a critical injury from unguarded machinery that created an unprotected pinch point. National Steel Car Limited pleaded… …
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Ontario psychiatric hospital fined $130,000 after patient attack injures three workers
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care has been fined $130,000 after three workers were injured during a violent patient incident at its high-security forensic mental health unit in Penetanguishene, Ont.… …



