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OSHA and Ontario inspection blitzes, proposed penalty increases, Supreme Court EPA GHG decision and more on EHS This Week
Once again, we are bringing you the top stories in environment, health and safety news. This week, among other things, we’ll discuss:
- The Elliot Lake mall collapse disaster in Ontario, Canada.
- Big Supreme Court news that is poised to move the battle over greenhouse gases back to Congress.
- Workplace safety inspection blitzes by both OSHA and the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
- Timely OSHA warnings for the Pyrotechnic Industry and a whole lot more.
Remember that you can always write us with your suggestions, questions and comments at paul@ehsthisweek.com. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you.
Until next week, enjoy the program!
[audio: old/mp3/EHS This Week June 29.mp3]… Read more...Sweeping OHS Bill passes in Ontario
After months of debate and consultation, Bill 160 has passed in Ontario, Canada after a 79-0 vote in the provincial assembly late last week. The Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act will take full effect when it achieves Royal Assent, as soon as next month.
The Act will create the position of a provincial Chief Prevention Officer as well as a Prevention Council to work with the Ministry of Labour to develop a comprehensive occupational health and safety strategy and determine training standards.
The act will affect almost all businesses across the province, so make sure you are up to speed with all the bill’s implications by checking out OHS Insider’s very handy and comprehensive Ontario OHS Reform Blog, which features detailed information on the nuances on Bill 160.
As the blog notes, establishing provincewide training standards will be central to the Act after it becomes law.… Read more...
