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Investigation report : worker fatality - excavation collapse

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2017. A worker was in an excavation attempting to expose a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2017. A worker was in an excavation attempting to expose a water line when the excavation wall sloughed and engulfed the worker. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : gravel truck operator fatally injured when the truck cab was crushed by another gravel truck dump box tip over

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2013. Two gravel trucks in close proximity were being... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2013. Two gravel trucks in close proximity were being unloaded at the same time. A dump box from one of trucks tipped over and crushed the cab of the other truck, fatally injuring the driver inside the cab.

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Arena focused inspections program, 2017/2018

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in ensuring that employers working at their site comply with the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and to education and enhance workers' awareness of their responsibilities and rights under the legislation.

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Sand and gravel crushing focused inspections program, 2015

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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Care worker violence prevention focused inspection program, 2017

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding factors. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards for care workers and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Fuel and convenience retailers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Investigation report : struck by equipment [August 2018]

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the health services sector that occurred in February 2018. A worker activated an overhead door and attempted to leave a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the health services sector that occurred in February 2018. A worker activated an overhead door and attempted to leave a loading bay through the closing door. The worker was struck and pinned between the door and the floor, causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured by forklift

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail sector that occurred in September 2017. A worker was operating a forklift to move a slab of granite... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail sector that occurred in September 2017. A worker was operating a forklift to move a slab of granite and was being assisted by a second worker. The second worker was struck by the forklift and died from his injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured falling off equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November 2017. An abrasive blasting operator opened the top... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November 2017. An abrasive blasting operator opened the top hatch of a truck-mounted hopper to check levels. The hopper was under pressure and the pressure release caused the worker to fall to the ground. The worker struck his head and died of his injuries a week later.

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