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Failing to correct hazards, pay OSHA fines gets U.S. business owner taken into custody

An Illinois business owner has been taken into custody after his business failed to correct serious trenching hazards and pay […]

By Adrian Miedema
  • Government Safety Investigations

New Ontario Safety Blitz Targets Large Number of Industrial Workplaces

The Ontario Ministry of Labour will conduct a safety blitz of industrial workplaces from November 3rd to December 14th, 2014. […]

By Adrian Miedema
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B.C. Appeal Court Clarifies Workplace Accident Reporting Obligations

The employer of the injured worker, not the owner of the workplace, was required to report the worker’s injury, the […]

By Adrian Miedema
  • Government Safety Investigations
  • Safety - Risk Management
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MOL safety blitz results show many new businesses non-compliant with basic requirements

The results of a recent Ontario Ministry of Labour safety blitz shows many new small businesses violate basic legal requirements […]

By Adrian Miedema
  • Caselaw Developments
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MOL inspector’s grievance gives glimpse into MOL’s after-hours accident response process

Ministry of Labour managers have discretion as to whether to send out an inspector when an employer calls after-hours about […]

By Adrian Miedema
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“Disgruntled and aggressive clients” posed safety threat under OHSA

An employee who was fired after complaining to the Ministry of Labour that she felt threatened by “disgruntled and aggressive […]

By Adrian Miedema
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Worker, Caught by MOL Inspector, Given Significant Fine for Safety Violation

An Ontario construction worker has been fined $1,500.00 after jumping from a hoist tower to a nearby roof.  Unfortunately for […]

By Adrian Miedema
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MOL Inspector’s “Unclear” Order Required School Board to Revise its Workplace Violence Policy

A Ministry of Labour inspector has ordered an Ontario school board to revise its workplace violence policy, and the Ontario […]

By Adrian Miedema
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Corporate Director Fined under OHSA in Safety Belt Case

A corporate director of a stucco company has been fined $3,000.00 under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act for […]

By Adrian Miedema
  • Caselaw Developments
  • Government Safety Investigations
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Filed Late, Appeal of Inspector’s Order Dismissed

A recent Ontario Labour Relations Board decision illustrates the importance of timely filing of appeals of Ministry of Labour inspectors’ […]

By Adrian Miedema
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Company Director Fined $8,500 After Swearing at MOL Safety Inspector, Making Threatening Gestures and Telling Inspector to Leave Project

Corporate directors can be charged by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and fined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. […]

By Adrian Miedema
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$20,000 Fine After HR Staff, Supervisor Fail to Immediately Report Injury to MOL

An Ontario employer has been fined $20,000 for failing to report an injury to the Ministry of Labour, showing that […]

By Adrian Miedema

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