Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

The Ontario Court of Appeal has more than tripled the fine a Toronto-based construction company must pay after four workers fell to their deaths from scaffolding on Christmas Eve in

One of the most useful tools in resolving any work-related legal dispute is a well-crafted settlement document.  Naturally, an employer may be inclined to vociferously defend their actions when an

Stress affects the productivity of half your employees, but many are not taking the opportunity to use employee assistance programs and other resources. How can you support your team? The

Failure to protect their workers has seen an Ontario companies receive fines of more than $100,000 in Ministry of Labour cases from the last month. Pyramid Traffic, a Grimsby traffic service

An employee’s motor scooter accident in her employer’s parking lot was a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board issue, so the employee was not entitled to sue the employer in the

CPR/Workplace CPR These courses provide various levels of CPR training based on the background, needs and interest of the individual or group. Participants will also learn how (and be certified) to

This one day course is intended for all workers that may be exposed to hydrigen sulfide (H2S). This course is required for people who work in the oil industry and

Ontario is targeting safety hazards involving sloped roofing at construction projects during a two-month enforcement initiative. Beginning August 1, inspectors will visit construction sites across the province, seven days a

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act states employers must appoint competent supervisors.  Whether you are newly appointed or someone who has been in the role for sometime, this workshop will

In May 2013 the Ministry visited 719 construction projects in Ontario, with the aim of checking for hazards that could lead to slips, trips and falls, collapse of excavation walls,