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Motor vehicle fatalities accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board

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The fatalities listed represent motor vehicle fatalities that have been accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board and recorded by the month accepted. Motor vehicle fatalities typically involve... More ≫

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The fatalities listed represent motor vehicle fatalities that have been accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board and recorded by the month accepted. Motor vehicle fatalities typically involve non-industrial vehicles operating on public roads, where the fatally injured worker was either the driver or a passenger. This type of occupational fatality also includes cases involving aircraft crashes, train crashes, helicopter crashes and water vehicle crashes.

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Essential services consultation : what we heard. Overview of the consultation process

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A January 2015 decision of the Supreme Court of Canada recognized a Charter-protected right to strike when collective agreement negotiations break down, while also acknowledging that many... More ≫

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A January 2015 decision of the Supreme Court of Canada recognized a Charter-protected right to strike when collective agreement negotiations break down, while also acknowledging that many employees in the public sector provide essential services and the maintenance of these essential public services during a work stoppage is a proper concern for governments and public sector employers. In September 2015, Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour initiated a focused consultation process to gather feedback around an alternative approach to dispute resolution for those parts of the broad public sector subject to compulsory arbitration and not permitted to strike and lockout. This resource presents the results of this consultation.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck and run over by skid steer loader

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January 2014. A worker was positioned near a skid steer... 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 January 2014. A worker was positioned near a skid steer loader that was backing up and drove over the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker crushed by distribution panel during installation

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector in May 2012. A worker was installing and electrical distribution panel into a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector in May 2012. A worker was installing and electrical distribution panel into a retail building under construction. The panel tipped over, crushing the worker and causing fatal injuries

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Investigation report : worker struck by winch cable

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2014. A worker was standing on a flat deck, guiding a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2014. A worker was standing on a flat deck, guiding a winch line. The load slipped, causing the winch line to move and strike the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck by a tire

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December 2013. A worker was called out to repair a tire on a piece of... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December 2013. A worker was called out to repair a tire on a piece of heavy equipment. During the repair process, the tire flew off the rim and a ring from the assembly struck the worker causing fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when working under vehicle

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in June, 2014. A worker was servicing his personal vehicle at his... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in June, 2014. A worker was servicing his personal vehicle at his employer’s service shop. While under the vehicle, the worker was using a pry bar to move the front end back and forth and the stand supporting the truck frame on the driver side toppled. This caused the truck to fall and crush the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally crushed in 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 Calgary in November, 2014. Workers on a road-building... 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 Calgary in November, 2014. Workers on a road-building project were in the process of installing a liner into a sewer line. Workers attempted to open a pneumatic clamp mechanism that had been secured with a ratchet strap. Another labourer entered the mechanism of the installation unit, and just as he entered the ratchet strap released, resulting in the labourer being struck in the head by the clamp mechanism. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : operator fatally injured in an ATV roll over

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector, which occurred near Fox Creek in July, 2013. A worker was using an... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector, which occurred near Fox Creek in July, 2013. A worker was using an ATV to check on lease sites when a rollover occurred. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally pinned during skid-steer maintenance

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December, 2014. A worker was tending to a leaking hydraulic line on a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December, 2014. A worker was tending to a leaking hydraulic line on a bobcat while the bucket was suspended. The bucket came down, pinning the worker between the bucket and the chassis of the bobcat. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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