Safely returning to work after injury
Preventing illnesses and injuries is a shared responsibility among everyone in the workplace, and when an employee is injured on the job, or develops an occupational illness, the workplace is accountable for ensuring the employee receives the care and support that is required.
Cyclone fined $60,000 for aircraft wing injury
Workers were attempting to steady the component to keep it from swinging during a lift.
Printer fined after worker injured while cleaning press
Imprimeries Transcontinental fined $60,000 for failing to ensure the worker was informed, trained to safely operate the printing press.
Worker injury leads to $45,000 fine for Guelph manufacturer
Fell off a boom truck at Skyjack plant, sustained critical injuries.
Critical injury results in $50,000 fine for Kitchener manufacturer
Worker was pinned between two rollers while a printing machine was operating.
Chemical plant worker’s permanent injury results in $100,000 fine
Employee fell into a blow-moulding machine while checking for an exhaust blockage.
CS Wind Canada fined $60,000 for worker injury at Windsor plant
Guilty plea for not providing instruction on a safe procedure for cutting wind tower sections.
Ammonia leak at Wisconsin food plant sends workers to hospitals
15 people taken to hospital.
Bolton manufacturer assessed $60,000 fine for worker injury
Clothing caught on fire from sparks while cutting steel beams using a grinder.
Brampton roofing manufacturer fined $65,000 after worker injury
Company pleads guilt to failing to ensure a guarding device was in place on the machine.
Injury and wellness: what are employers spending on prevention?
The Institute for Work and Health is conducting a comprehensive study that aims to find benchmarks across sectors.
