“Dated” MOL information related to same workplace not “obviously relevant” to guarding charge, court finds
In a recent Ontario decision regarding the Crown’s obligation to disclose documents in an Occupational Health and Safety Act prosecution, […]
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Ontario MOL Inspections for Suspended Access Equipment in Construction Sector
Traffic control firm violated safety rules, could not avoid responsibility by blaming employee
A company that provided traffic control services has lost an appeal of two compliance orders issued against it under occupational […]
Other amendments to Ontario OHSA coming: accident reporting, unsafe buildings and written directives to MOL inspectors
Last week I wrote about the Ontario government’s plan to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to increase the […]
MOL inspectors have the power to Order employers to produce documents, even if no contravention of OHSA has been found, OLRB decides
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has stated that Ministry of Labour inspectors have the power to require employers to provide […]
Alberta government signs Memorandum of Understanding with police services setting out new procedures for investigating serious workplace incidents
The government of Alberta and 10 police services recently signed the Westray Memorandum of Understanding. The announcement was made on […]
Three days in jail for owner of roofing business after trying to deceive MOL inspector
The owner of a roofing business has landed in jail for three days after trying to trick a Ministry of […]
$250,000 fine against school board may be largest-ever against not-for-profit organization in Ontario
A school board has been handed a $250,000 fine under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act after the death […]
Ontario OHSA convictions, fines inch up in 2014/15, MOL field visits at 11-year low
While the number of field visits conducted by Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors continued to decline in 2014/15, the number […]
“Industry standard” is not always appropriate safety precaution, and MOL inspector’s “gut instinct” is not enough to ground compliance order: OLRB
A mining company has won a lengthy dispute with the Ontario Ministry of Labour after satisfying the Ontario Labour Relations […]
Does your safety policy require an accident investigation? Court suggests investigation file may not be litigation privileged
An Alberta judge has suggested that if a workplace safety policy or program requires that certain accidents be investigated, then […]
Criminal negligence conviction for landlord who disregarded Fire Code violations, deceived fire inspector
An appeal court has upheld the conviction of a landlord for criminal negligence causing death after numerous Fire Code violations […]