Keep jobsite and employee safety top-of-mind this year. For more information on provincial/territorial safety legislation, certification programs and training, employer/employee rights and responsibilities, and other construction safety topics, contact Canada’s construction safety associations.
Junttan unveils world’s first electric pile driving rig
Junttan Oy is helping to ensure a sustainable future with the unveiling of the PMx2e, the world’s first fully battery-powered electric pile driving rig. The rig’s hydraulic system is controlled by a modern electric motor that generates power from a battery pack, which has replaced the counterweight.
Questions that are emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic include: How can employers ensure the safety of their employees and clients while continuing to respect the autonomy of their employees? Can an employer in Manitoba mandate that their employees be vaccinated against Covid-19? Can an employer require proof of vaccination? This area of law remains unsettled and is expanding as this pandemic continues.
Canada and the United States share the longest international border between two countries in the world, 8,891 kilometres, but that line hasn’t stopped a long tradition of shared commerce and work opportunities.
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