The Ministry of Labour is currently conducting a blitz of workplaces, where the regulation for Industrial Establishments applies, to ensure compliance with the electrical hazard provisions of the regulation. Inspectors will take a “zero tolerance” approach to any contraventions. “Since 1998 there have been 69 workers killed, 263 critically injured and 844 workers who received…
Practice Area: Occupational Health
Preventing Workplace Violence: Ontario Looks at Amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act
On September 17, 2008, the Ontario Ministry of Labour released a Consultation Paper on Workplace Violence Prevention. The Consultation Paper seeks input from workplace parties on whether and how Ontario should address workplace violence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”). The Consultation Paper asks for input on whether OHSA should be amended to…
The Kajouji Case: A Recent Tragedy Focuses Renewed Attention on Managing Students at Risk
The tragic recent events involving 18-year old Carleton University student Nadia Kajouji have once again called attention to universities’ responsibilities when managing students who are at risk of harming themselves or others. As is now well known from media reports, Ms. Kajouji’s body was recovered from the Rideau River in Ottawa in late April, and…
2008 Winter issue
FOCUS ON PENSION AND BENEFITS DC Plans – Enjoy the simplicity but manage the risks PROFILE Nos services en français Waterloo Calling LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS Workplace Harassment Preventing Workplace Violence Download PDF
Students at Risk – Maintaining Balance After Virginia Tech
IN THIS ISSUE: What would the reasonable administrator do? When there is imminent risk of serious harm Managing non-imminent risks is challenging but possible Conclusion – Schools should assert their right to information