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Case StudyMay 6, 2026 · 12 min read

Cases That Built Canada's Construction Safety Laws

When an occupational health and safety inspector walks onto a Canadian construction site, the rules they enforce did not appear out of nowhere. Every major regulation, from fall protection requirements to corporate criminal liability

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Terrance Leacock

NCSO & Construction Superintendent

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