Supreme Court Ruling & Workplace Constructor Safety

Recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling R. v. Greater Sudbury (City) has dramatically reshaped workplace safety obligations for organizations hiring constructors and contractors — so, what do you need to know? If your company engages external workers for construction or maintenance projects, you may now be legally responsible for their safety even if they’re not your direct employees. Failure to recognize and adapt to these new responsibilities could lead to costly compliance violations, liability issues, and increased workplace risks

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What you’ll learn:

  • Understand the Supreme Court decision: Get a clear, concise breakdown of the ruling and find out how it could impact your organization when hiring a constructor.
  • Determine your liability: Learn how to identify whether your business is legally responsible for contractor safety—even if you’re not overseeing the work directly.
  • Practical compliance Steps: discover essential due diligence practices and proactive measures to reduce risk exposure and meet your occupational health and safety (OHS) obligations.
  • Beyond the municipal sector: Explore the broader implications of this ruling for private organizations, ensuring you’re prepared no matter your industry.
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Risk management
Health and safety
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