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Precast concrete manufacturer fined $110K for workplace fatality
A worker at the company’s plant in Chepstow, northwest of Kitchener, was found unconscious between two trolleys containing precast concrete slabs. The worker later died from the injuries.
Ontario declares May as Building Safety Month
The declaration recognizes the importance of the province’s building code and the critical role building officials play in maintaining public health and safety.
PCL, EllisDon and OGCA launch Stop the Drop campaign
The initiative calls on the construction sector to do even more to prevent injuries caused by falling objects.
Tennier reappointed as CCOHS president and CEO
Labour Minister Seamus O’Reagan announced Anne Tennier’s reappointment for another five-year term.
One person dead after workplace incident at Toronto metal business
Ontario's Ministry of Labour says a worker has died after he was injured working with heavy equipment at a north Toronto industrial metal business.