Brinks Canada Inc. Appeals Labour Canada Ruling Stay of Direction Granted
September 14 2016 - 9:46AM
Brinks Canada is pleased to announce that it has received a stay of
direction related to what it believes was an improper danger ruling
by a Labour Canada Health and Safety Officer (HSO). This stay will
remain in effect until the appeal of this direction is concluded.
The HSO danger declaration, issued under Section
145 of the Canada Labour Code, relates to Brinks Canada’s use of
the “All Off” Model for crew dispatch. “All Off” is a staff
resourcing approach where work is completed by a two-person crew,
where both crew members exit the vehicle and enter the customer
site to complete their work. The crew members complete the work and
return together to the vehicle. These crews are used primarily to
transport goods to and from many of Brinks clients. The All Off
model is proven in Canada, having been used by other competitors in
the industry for over a decade. Brinks introduced its version of
this model in the fall of 2015.
Brinks Canada has appealed this HSO direction. Brinks believes
the decision is incorrect and the result of an inadequate
investigation. Most importantly, it does not reflect the current
definition of danger under the Canada Labour Code.
Following a series of telephone and written submissions, the
Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada granted Brinks
Canada’s stay application on September 12, 2016. The result is that
the direction issued by the HSO on August 18, 2016, will have no
effect until the Tribunal has ruled on the appeal.
The Brink’s name is synonymous throughout the world with
integrity, trust, security, efficiency and world class service.
Safety is a paramount concern and the Brinks All Off Model was
designed to incorporate first in class training and safety
protocols.
Established in 1927, Brink's Canada serves customers through a
national network of 43 locations and has a global network serving
customers in over 100 countries, including over 100 locations in
the U.S.
Focused on innovation and technology, Brink's continuously
invests in developing new solutions and systems to create a lasting
advantage for customers.
Brink’s Canada Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brink’s,
Incorporated.
Contact:
Paul Murray
Vice President Human Resources & Employee Relations
(905) 306-5616
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