Occupational Health and Safety
Recent events have demonstrated the increased importance of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards in the workplace. Whether it’s the result of workplace accidents, injuries or even once–in–a–lifetime events, such as a global pandemic, the MLT Aikins OHS team is here to help employers protect their employees from harm and their businesses from potential liability.
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From mining and construction to manufacturing, our OHS lawyers have extensive experience advising employers across a broad range of industries, helping to manage all workplace health and safety issues ranging from risk management and training to dispute resolution, representation, compliance and audits.
When a serious workplace accident or fatality occurs, our team of experienced OHS lawyers provides 24-hour on-site representation, emergency crisis-management advice and assistance in conducting a timely investigation. Our OHS crisis-management team helps guide organizations through the essential preliminary steps of navigating dealings with regulators, all the way to providing recommendations to help prevent a recurrence and defending organizations in a regulatory or criminal prosecution should that be required.
We regularly represent employers, owners, contractors and others in regulatory or criminal prosecutions, investigations and appeals related to workplace safety and workers’ compensation claims. Additionally, we advise companies on risks, gaps and regulatory compliance, including evaluating, developing and managing policies, programs and procedures regarding workplace safety. In particular, we help clients ensure compliance with current OHS regulations and standards and provide advice on best practices to formulate and enhance workplace health and safety programs in the face of the ever-increasing scope and complexity of OHS legislation across Canada.
To help our clients keep abreast of the constant developments in OHS, we hold regular webinars, issue timely blogs on significant updates and offer customized training sessions and workshops for clients on OHS law topics.
If you or your organization need any assistance with Occupational Health and Safety matters, contact one of our lawyers today.