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Construction company charged in fatal Barrie crash that killed six: police
Police in Barrie, Ont., say Con-Drain Company Ltd. has been charged with six counts of criminal negligence causing death following a months-long investigation.
CSA Group report studies impact of poorly fitting PPE on women
While 9.3 million women of working age participate in Canada’s labour market, just 6 percent of them say they wear PPE that is purposely designed to fit their bodies.
Constructor, employer, supervisor and director fined $380,000 in total after workers fall down elevator shaft
Two companies and two individuals have been fined a total of $380,000 for their role in a 2021 elevator-shaft platform collapse that led to critical injuries to two workers.
Roofing contractor, food producer fined a combined $300K for 2021 fatality
Toronto’s Upfield Canada will pay $125,000 for its role in the incident, while Concord’s Provincial Industrial Roofing and Sheet Metal Company Limited will pay $175,000.
WSIB announces service changes; province raises worker benefits
The province will increase benefit payments to workers by more than six percent in 2023 to keep up with cost-of-living increases.