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Teacher's Right to Refuse Unsafe Work - Review Division Decision R0300589
A BC teacher was being hit almost daily by a special needs student, leaving work with bruises. When does workplace violence become an undue hazard? This episode examin...
Episode 6: The Blues of Safety Professionals
In our first episode examining academic research, we explore "Investigating the 'blues' of safety professionals" by Delaitre, Larouzée, Le Coze, Portelli, and Rigaud. ...
Part 3 of 3: Serious Injury and Due Diligence Analysis
Part 3 of 3: Examining WCAT Decision A2001896 where a BC sawmill faced a $129,460 penalty after a serious workplace injury. Learn how bypass mode equipment settings, c...
Part 2 of 3: Lockout and Confined Space Defense Strategies
Part 2 of 3: Examining two major WCAT decisions where a BC sawmill faced penalties totaling over $200,000 for lockout and confined space violations. Learn how regulato...
Part 1 of 3: WCAT Success Stories and Due Diligence Lessons
Part 1 of 3: Analyzing two WCAT decisions where a BC sawmill successfully overturned administrative penalties totaling $139,490. Learn practical due diligence lessons ...
WCAT Decision A2200622: When "High Risk" Isn't So Simple
A critical examination of how WorkSafeBC's automatic designation of certain violations as "high risk" came under scrutiny when a $15,911 penalty for a small excavation...
Episode 1: Proposed OHSR Amendments - Critical Equipment Safety Updates
Michael Chen examines significant proposed amendments to the BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation affecting automotive lifts and periodic equipment certificati...
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