Safety
Fatality in wood drying kiln leads to $225,000 fine
Wood flooring manufacturer failed to ensure an employee door could be opened from inside the kiln once the door latched closed.
Two injured in an explosion, Woodbridge manufacturer fined $135,000
Fully pressurized shock strut from an aircraft exploded during disassembly.
Aerosol manufacturer fined $170,000 for environmental offences
Failed to comply with a protection compliance order, and to implement and test emergency plans on time.
Worker’s fatal injuries result in $150,000 fine for metal processor
Employee caught in the pinch point of a roller conveyor while it was operating.
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In the palm of your hand: Prevent hypothenar hammer syndrome
Repetitive trauma damages blood vessels in the fingers.
Worker injury leads to $45,000 fine for Guelph manufacturer
Fell off a boom truck at Skyjack plant, sustained critical injuries.
Tesla on Autopilot when it hit California firetruck: NTSB
Driver never saw the parked firetruck and didn’t brake, neither did the car.
Critical injury results in $50,000 fine for Kitchener manufacturer
Worker was pinned between two rollers while a printing machine was operating.
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Protect employees from workplace violence and harassment
Create a written policy that provides a protocol for reporting incidents.
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Panic button for lone workers
Emergency Alerts app from ZelloWorks.
Injury leads to $60,000 fine for aerosol manufacturer
Worker and lift truck collide, inadequate warnings or safeguards in the area where the accident occurred.
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Keep it civil in the workplace
It’s good for the bottom line.
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Work stress: How to relieve the pressure on employees
Left unchecked it will impact workers and the bottom line.
Chemical plant worker’s permanent injury results in $100,000 fine
Employee fell into a blow-moulding machine while checking for an exhaust blockage.
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Dealing with cannabis: Your questions answered
Resources for manufacturers that prepare for this new reality.
