Occupational Health and Safety in Canada - Making sure they get home safe

  I can't tell you how many times I have been out for a walk or going for a drive and come across what I suspect is as common as the Canada Geese in the park.  What would be so common when it comes to Occupational Health and Safety. The above images were taken by me in the City of Edmonton from the street. I don't understand why someone would risk there lives by not wearing a harness and fall restraints.  In Alberta it is required by anyone working at height (3m or more) Alberta OHS Code 154. 154 (1) An employer must ensure that if a worker is working from or on a fixed ladder or climbable structure at a height of 3 metres or more and is not protected by a guardrail, continuous protection from falling is provided by (a) equipping the fixed ladder or climbable structure with an integral fall protection system that meets the requirements of (i) CSA Standard Z259.2.4-15, Fall arresters and ...

 This Blog will be introducing decisions whether through the courts, Legislation or arbitration dealing with Occupational Health and Safety of workers in Canada. We will also discuss updates to legislation in Canada either at the Federal or Provincial Level. In some cases, we will review incidents that have put in to question Occupational Standards as set out in law or maybe even suggest changes that would improve Occupational Health and Safety for workers in Canada. About the Author:  With over 16 years of experience at the Federal Level and provincial levels nationally, in OHS, participating in JHSC, National Policy Committees, and investigations with a Federally regulated Employer in a unionized environment. An additional 5 years at the provincial level in both Ontario, BC and Alberta, in retail and hospitality in non-unionized environments. I have also assisted with the creation of the Current Harassment and Violence in the Workplace legislation participating in group meet...