#701 – 17 - Safety Corner: Collapsed Justice - Tragedy in the Trenches

In this hard-hitting episode of Safety Corner, we take a deep dive into the devastating realities of trench collapses in construction. Focusing on a shocking case study, we reveal how systemic failures allowed a builder, Maple Construction Company to escape justice after two workers tragically lost their lives and two others suffered critical injuries—one left paralyzed. While the Ministry of Labor conducted a thorough investigation, it was the Crown's mishandling of the prosecution that left justice out in the cold.
We also start the show with transparency, addressing and correcting a few bylaw mistakes we've made over our last 16 episodes. We encourage our listeners to call us out, fostering an open dialogue that makes safety discussions more accurate and impactful. Together, let's ensure that conversations about safety lead to tangible improvements in the construction industry. This episode is a call to action for everyone in the trades: safety must always come first.
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