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workplace safety

P.A. Fine Foods and Distributors charged with OHS violation

Dec 14, 2020 | 11:18 AM

P.A. Fine Foods and Distributors Ltd. has been charged with an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) violation.

According to a media release, the company pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court on Dec. 2 to violating once count under occupational health and safety legislation. They were fined $3,500, plus a $1,400 surcharge, for a total of $4,900.

“Under The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996, P.A. Fine Foods was charged for contravening clause 12(c) of the regulations (being an employer at a place of employment, fail in the provision of any information, instruction, training and supervision that is necessary to protect the health and safety of workers at work),” the release said.

The incident on Nov. 9, 2018 happened in Regina after a worker fell off a ladder.

“Everyone is responsible to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. For employers, this includes having a written fall protection plan and ensuring all workers use a fall protection system where they may fall three metres or more,” the release said.

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