2019 Inquest for Civil Servants Set for November

Under the Coroner’s Act, an inquest shall be conducted when a worker dies as a result of an accident occurring while employed in a forestry operation, sawmill, wood processing plant, food processing plant, fish processing plant or construction project site. will be split. , a mining plant or mine containing a pit or quarry.

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A jury may recommend changes to avoid a case similar to what happened to Martin.

According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS), when there is a fall hazard in the workplace, employers are responsible for:

• First consider using passive fall protection systems such as guardrails, restraints, and fall restraint systems.
• Develop fall protection and rescue procedures detailing how to safely return workers to the ground after arresting a fall.
• Ensure that the fall arrest system consists of the necessary components including a full body harness, self-retracting lanyard, energy absorbing lanyard or lanyard and energy absorber, and suitable anchor points or horizontal lifelines.
• Ensure that all protective equipment, clothing, or equipment is provided, used, and in good condition.
• Ensure that PPE is used effectively in accordance with policies and procedures, legal requirements, and manufacturer specifications.