Industry News

Charges laid in scaffolding accident that killed 4 workers

Charges carrying fines of up to $17,000,000 have been laid against two companies that ran
and supplied a platform that collapsed in Etobicoke on Christmas Eve... more

Nova Scotia Power offers business energy rebates

Nova Scotia Power initiates rebate and incentive program for a number of building materials
including: lighting, motors and VFDs, refrigeration, compressed air equipment, and other
HVAC products. For more information on the program, please click more

Ontario's New Violence in the Workplace Legislation

Ontario's violence in the workplace legislation will come into effect June 15, 2010. For more information please click more

Ontario's New Designated Substances Regulation

Ontario has just recently created a new designated subtances regulation that consolidates ...more

McGuinty Government Working to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

The McGuinty government is committed to preventing musculoskeletal disorders ... more

Ontario's Brownsfields Regulation - O. Reg. 153/04 has been Amended

On December 29, 2009, the Ontario government made changes to its brownfields ... more

Public consultation leads to improved worksite safety rules - April 17, 2009

Edmonton... The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code has been updated
to keep workplace health and safety rules current and relevant. Alberta employers have
until July 1 to comply with the updates... more

Ontario Cell Phone Ban - April 1, 2009

The Ontario legislature yesterday passed Bill 118 - Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting
Green Transportation Act, 2009... more