Workplace safety is important for individuals regardless of their occupation. Depending on a wide variety of factors, including the job and the type of accident that occurs, the outcome of a workplace accident can be devastating. In the worst cases it might even lead...
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Survey reveals safety issues in waste and recycling field
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 26, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
There is no question that virtually anyone who works could be injured while at his or her job. This includes individuals employed in the waste and recycling field. To determine how safe this occupation is in Canada,Solid Waste & Recycling magazine recently...
Study: Young workers in Canada less likely to refuse dangerous work
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 30, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
Safety training is important in every workplace. In order to develop effective safety policies that protect employees from dangerous situations and guard employers from liability, employers may need to take into account a variety of factors, including workers'...
Inquest into sawmill explosion again underway after review of internal investigation
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 15, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
When investigating workplace accidents in British Columbia, WorkSafeBC normally requests the findings of the employer's internal investigation if one was conducted. However, after a fatal explosion at a B.C. sawmill in 2012, the agency decided not to follow that...
Investigation underway after explosion at B.C. coal mine
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 12, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
Accidents in the workplace that result in injuries require careful investigation to determine the cause of the accident and the source of the injury. Whether the accident is due to a simple oversight on the part of a worker, or the employer failed to comply with...