Worker Guilty of Obstructing MOL Inspector by Refusing to Answer Questions
A worker who refused to answer a Ministry of Labour inspector’s questions during an accident investigation has been found guilty […]
Prosecutions / Charges
City Reasonably Relied on Engineer’s, Architect’s Stamp: OHSA Charge Dismissed in Wall Collapse Case
The City of Guelph acted reasonably when it relied on the stamped drawing of an architect and engineer as evidencing […]
Supplier Facing OHSA Charges Alleging that Machine Unsafe
We don’t often hear of Occupational Health and Safety Act charges against suppliers alleging that their machines or equipment were unsafe […]
Fear of Personal OHSA Liability Caused Employee’s Anxiety Disorder: Human Rights Tribunal
Supervisors and safety professionals have often told me that they fear being personally charged under the Occupational Health and Safety […]
Safety and HR Consultants Beware: Unlicensed Private Investigator Convicted
Health and safety and human resource consultants who conduct investigations or retain outside experts to do so, should pay attention to a […]
Supervisor’s OHSA Violation Grounds Criminal Negligence Charge
A supervisor’s violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act can ground a criminal negligence charge against him, an Ontario […]
Safety Manual “Lacking in Efficiency” – Employer Convicted under OHSA
An Ontario justice of the peace has held that an employer’s safety manual was defective, and has convicted the employer […]
Farm Employer Guilty: “Accident Waiting to Happen” in Case of Sinking Trailer that Rose Again
A farm employer has been convicted of a charge under the Occupational Health and Safety Act where portable steps being used […]
Supervisor Fined for Disturbing Accident Scene
An Ontario supervisor has been convicted and fined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for disturbing an accident scene. […]
Despite Possible OHSA Charges, Employer’s Appeal of MOL Inspector’s Order May Proceed
An employer’s appeal of a Ministry of Labour inspector’s compliance orders may proceed, despite the inspector’s ongoing investigation into possible […]
Union asks Court to Initiate Safety Prosecution Against Employer
A union has taken the unusual step of asking the Federal Court to order the federal Minister of Labour to […]
Employer Fined $85,000 for Failing to Maintain Vehicle’s Brakes
There may be many good reasons for employers to maintain their vehicles, but one reason not often considered is avoidance […]