What’s a Unimog? And why did this contractor have his confiscated?
This might just be the most outrageous example of an unjustifiable vehicle impoundment in contracting history. Contractor Erwin...
Another conviction in the 2009 Toronto swing-stage collapse tragedy
Four of the six workers on the swing stage plunged to their deaths on Christmas Eve 2009. The criminal court cases continue. The wheels...
Danger: Guardrails built ‘for appearances’ can kill or cripple
Don't mess around building half-assed guardrails, unless you are prepared to go to jail. Look up the regulations for their construction,...
Is WSIB Ontario denying workers deaths?
Accidental deaths of workers in Ontario remain roughly the same, year after year. Yet the WSIB's claim payouts on injuries have...
Radon Gas! Hiding in wait for you in residential home renovations
Over 20,000 Canadians die from lung cancer every year. Yes, smoking is the most common cause. But did you know that Radon gas is the...
Does your crew, including your subs, know your Rescue Plan?
If you don't even know what a Rescue Plan is, and why you need one, under the law, contact Alec at CARAHS I’ve talked a lot recently...
Just what our industry needed next: Cheap, crappy Chinese shingles
These knock-off shingles are much lighter than Canadian-made, CSA-approved shingles from reputable manufacturers. Use them at your...
Ministry of Labour inspectors blitzing roofers in Ontario
Roofers sometimes wear safety harnesses unconnected to lifelines, so they look like they are complying with safety laws, to the casual...
The Joys of Being Self-Employed
There are several reasons someone decides to start a business. They may have been downsized and decided they don’t want to work for...
What does “adequate” training in construction really mean?
You have to be “adequately” trained on Fall Protection, no matter what type of construction jobsite you are working on. If you can’t...
