Work refusals for immediate danger only: Tribunal

Correctional officers claimed reduction in managers on duty would increase response time in emergencies, but no past incidents and mitigation plan reduced risk

Work refusals are for situations with imminent risk and danger and not to contest staffing policy, the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal has stated in dismissing an appeal by correctional officers who engaged in work refusals following the reduction in managers overseeing combined institutions.

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