Employer Should have Fixed Safety Issue Before Accident, Not After: Safety Fix did not Merit Lower Fine
An employer’s corrective action taken after an accident did not entitle it to a reduced fine under the Occupational Health […]
Government Safety Investigations
Supervisor Jailed under OHSA after Lying to MOL Inspector, Police
In what is still a relatively rare occurrence, an Ontario supervisor has been sent to jail for violating the Occupational […]
Employer did not discourage workers from reporting accidents to WSIB: WSIAT
A worker who delayed reporting an alleged workplace accident has claimed that his employer discouraged employees from reporting, but the Ontario […]
Entire vehicle was a “workplace” under OHSA even when only transporting employees, says OLRB
In a decision that affirms a broad definition of “workplace” under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario […]
Post-Accident Safety Fixes: An Admission of Liability?
We are often asked whether post-accident fixes or improvements by an employer will be held against it if occupational health […]
Inspector’s Opinion Beat Engineer’s in Request to Suspend OHSA Compliance Order
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has deferred to the opinion of a Ministry of Labour inspector over that of an […]
Employers Should Prohibit Texting While Driving: U.S. OSHA
Distracted driving, and in particular texting while driving, are important occupational safety issues, and employers need to act, the U.S. […]
Despite Possible OHSA Charges, Employer’s Appeal of MOL Inspector’s Order May Proceed
An employer’s appeal of a Ministry of Labour inspector’s compliance orders may proceed, despite the inspector’s ongoing investigation into possible […]
When is an MOL Notice of Workplace Accident Required? Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies
Many Ontario employers will be relieved by an Ontario appeal decision that clarifies – and limits – the obligation to […]
Work Refusal Process May not be Used to Challenge Employer’s Established Practices: OLRB
In a long-running and bitterly-fought case involving prison guards, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has held that the work refusal […]
Ontario MOL’s Winter Safety Blitzes
Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors are conducting a winter safety blitz looking for the following: Diesel emissions and other hazards […]
Engineer’s Report Must Use “Not Likely to Endanger” Language of OHSA: OLRB
An engineer’s inspection report must use the specific language “not likely to endanger a worker” in order to comply with […]