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The latest in Canadian construction safety, regulations, and industry best practices.

Construction site superintendent reviewing WSIB and WCB claims paperwork at a desk with an active building site visible through the window.

OHS RegulationsJune 3, 2026 · 10 min read

Managing WSIB and WCB claims in Canadian construction: what employers need to know

When a workplace injury occurs on a Canadian construction site, the immediate focus is always on getting the worker medical attention and securing the area. However, once the initial emergency is handled, the administrative clock starts ticking.

Terrance Leacock

NCSO & Construction Superintendent

Construction supervisor reviewing COR certification document on a Canadian job site

OHS RegulationsJune 1, 2026 · 11 min read

COR certification explained: what it is, who needs it, and how to get it

For Canadian construction companies, winning bids often comes down to more than just price and schedule. Public owners, municipalities, and large general contractors increasingly demand proof that a subcontractor operates safely before they even look at

Construction worker reviewing safety documents on a BC construction site.

OHS RegulationsMay 25, 2026 · 8 min read

BC OHS Regulation for Construction: The Key Parts Every Employer Must Know

Navigating the regulatory landscape of construction safety in British Columbia requires a deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Enforced by WorkSafeBC, this far-reaching framework establishes the legal requirements that every

A construction site supervisor in a bright orange high-visibility vest and white hard hat reviewing a clipboard of legal documents at a large commercial construction site in Ontario, Canada.

OHS RegulationsMay 22, 2026 · 11 min read

OHSA explained: What construction employers need to know.

Navigating the legal landscape of construction safety in Ontario requires a deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Often referred to simply as the OHSA, this legislation forms the foundation of workplace safety across the province.

A safety officer in a high-visibility orange vest and yellow hard hat reviews a thick compliance binder at a federally regulated Canadian worksite. In the background, large-diameter pipeline infrastructure and heavy industrial equipment are visible under an overcast Canadian sky. The scene conveys regulatory compliance, federal jurisdiction, and industrial safety.

OHS RegulationsMarch 11, 2026 · 11 min read

Canada Labour Code Part II explained: what every federally regulated employer needs to know

If you work in banking, telecommunications, interprovincial trucking, rail, aviation, or any federal Crown corporation, the occupational health and safety rules that govern your workplace are not the same ones that apply to the construction site down the

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