Summers in Canada are also known as construction season. It is a time for provinces and municipalities to repair road damage that has been done over the course of the winter and to build new infrastructure to support growing communities. And while this work is...
Impairment in the workplace is often a delicate matter. On the one hand, impairment that is caused by an addiction, the use of prescription drugs to combat an illness, or even severe stress may trigger a duty to accommodate on the part of the employer. On the other...
Having employees who work outside means that they are sometimes subject to the elements. With summer here, you want to make sure your employees are not suffering in the heat, and they are able to continue working safely all summer. In the hot weather, heat stress...
The Board of Directors at WorkSafeBC recently approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, coming into affect on August 22, 2022. These changes provide additional insight on what limitations are in place for reassigning work that has been...
Good employers aim to keep their employees safe and injury-free. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it also makes good business sense. After all, keeping your employees safe and healthy is much more cost-effective than dealing with the consequences of an...
Recent Comments