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International OHS
May 18, 2012
Safety inspections don’t hurt business: U.S. study
Cost of injuries 26 per cent lower at inspected sites
Education
May 17, 2012
Maritime compensation boards fund Dalhousie University occupational medicine courses
Online courses available to physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, case managers and employers
OHS news
May 16, 2012
IWH urges Ontario firms to participate in OHS leading indicators study
Online survey takes about 15 minutes to complete
OHS news
May 15, 2012
B.C. Safety Authority issues safety order for electrical equipment in sawmills
Order a precautionary measure to be acted upon without delay: BCSA
OHS news
May 9, 2012
Manitoba launches health and safety community
Online portal for OHS professionals has social networking features
mental health
May 9, 2012
MHCC launches national mental health strategy
Promoting mental health in workplace among 6 key strategic goals
OHS news
May 7, 2012
Ontario labour minister releases statement on Arthurs Report
Report reviews WSIB financial situation
Workplace violence
May 3, 2012
B.C. tables anti-bullying legislation
Amendments to Bill 14 will expand definition of violence, require formal prevention plans from employers
OHS news
Apr 30, 2012
Manitoba reveals new chief prevention officer position
CPO will ensure more Manitobans go home safe: Howard
Enforcement
Apr 30, 2012
Ontario launches safety blitz targeting workplaces with new and young workers
Four months of targeted inspections starts May 1
Current Issue
CURRENT ISSUE: May 2012
Outgoing WSIB chair talks Ontario OHS changes
Steve Mahoney talks about his future plans and what it was like to lead the board during a period of transition
Wi-Fi: Work danger or harmless technology?
Health Canada says wireless is safe, some disagree
Ont. tribunal broadens scope of events entitling traumatic mental stress benefits
Previously entitlement to benefits for a claim "was limited to instances where there was a real or implied threat on a person's physical well-being"
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HEALTH & SAFETY VIDEO
2012 Partners in Prevention conference
This year Ontario's Partners in Prevention conference was in Mississauga, Ont. on May 1-2. More than 4,500 health and safety professionals were expected to attend.
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Employer Liability – When “Reckless Disregard for Safety” Becomes Criminal
What you should know about Bill C-45, the federal legislation that opens the door for criminal charges in the wake of workplace accidents

Michael Sherrard, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
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Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act: Quick Reference - 2012 Edition

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