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Minimizing claims cost makes good business sense
What happens if an employee becomes injured at the workplace, and that worker has an underlying or pre-existing condition that either caused the injury or prolongs their recovery? Should the employer bear the full cost of that claim? How to get cost relief from pre-existing conditions...
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Appeal court to rule on reporting requirement under OHSA for non-worker injuries
On October 4, 2011, the Court of Appeal for Ontario granted leave to appeal to Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd. in its bid to overturn a recent OHS decision issued by the Divisional Court. More on this development...
Union workers vow to challenge TTC on random drug, alcohol testing
The recent move by the Toronto Transit Commission to approve a recommendation by its staff to implement random drug and alcohol testing for certain types of employees may soon be facing legal challenge from its union workers. Why other jurisdictions might be watching...
Funny or die: Using humour to create safe, healthy workplace
The Alberta Health and Safety Conference kicks off this week at the BMO Centre in Calgary with an opening keynote about creating inspiring workplaces through humour. Highlights of the conference...
Labour inspectors set their eyes on PPE
Ministry of Labour inspectors will focus on personal protective equipment at Ontario workplaces in the industrial and health care sectors as part of the ministry's October enforcement blitz. What they will be looking for...
New toolkit teaches new immigrants about workplace safety
A new resource from the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) will help settlement agencies and others teach newcomers to Ontario about their health and safety rights and duties in the workplace. More details...
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