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KITCHENER —
The coroner\'s investigation on Monday ruled that a subcontractor who died after a 2008 explosion in the kitchen stressed the need for workers to ensure safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
This is one of five suggestions for a jury investigation into Ron Pilon\'s death, who is the only employee of his son\'s flooring and installation business.
Investigation is mandatory because it is a jobrelated death.
\"The problem here is not lack of supervision or education,\" said Dr. coroner . \"
David Eden told five jurors that they were investigating Pilon\'s death.
\"The problem here is that workers need to raise awareness about the existence of these regulations and education,\" Aiden said in
A one-day investigation was conducted at the kidina High Court.
On July 29, 2008, 59-year-old Pilon died after a day of severe burns in an explosion at 94 Woodwood Road.
The victim\'s son, Corey Pilon, held back tears and told the jury what happened that day, and a regular floor job turned into a tragedy.
The couple followed their normal life that day.
The 36-year-old Corey Pilon unloaded the truck while his father made sure there was no indicator in the house as a floor --
The finishing chemicals they use on the floor are very flammable.
This is the practice they have been following for 12 years working together.
Corey is the owner of The Anke floor and installation.
The company was hired by the Bloom House staging room to prepare for the sale of the house.
The owner was not there when the explosion occurred.
Corey told the jury that he had learned all about trade from his father and had not received formal training.
He said that for about two years he has not been aware of the dangers of the lacquer ware he used.
He said they could not open any windows because the windows were painted.
His son said he was applying a second floor sealant when Ron Pilon\'s phone rang in the front porch.
His father went out to pick up the phone and returned to it after a brief phone conversation.
Corey said he was outside when he heard the door bang.
Then the window got dark before the explosion and the garage door was buckled.
From the main glass-
The floor-to-ceiling windows across the street were blown.
\"I went to the back door and kicked it off and brought him out,\" Corey said . \".
Ron was transferred to Hamilton General Hospital where he died.
Inspector at the Ontario Fire chief\'s office, Jeff mington, testified that the explosion was caused by a steam ignition on the floor
Repair the product and fuel it with oxygen, which could have been provided by Ron when he went out to pick up his phone.
Three possible sources of ignition, Minten says, are static electricity, an electric air purifier on the stove, or a refrigerator motor.
His suggestion to the jury is that it is recommended that all power supplies of the house must be turned off before chemicals are applied and that only non-
Flammable materials are used.
Explosion caused by unstable floor
The repair of chemicals was seen before by fire investigators.
As a result, the Ontario Fire Protection Act has been revised to address the potential danger of finishing floors with flammable or combustible liquids.
The code now states that there must be proper ventilation and that all ignition sources must be removed for at least an hour after the work is completed.
The Ontario Department of Labor\'s Inspector, Alan Senas, said the department has issued many alerts and suggestions on the dangers of using the floor
Sorting out chemicals, this information is readily available on many websites and is often posted on work sites.
Assistant Prosecutor Mike Townsend said in his final statement to the jury that it is the responsibility of workers to educate themselves about the dangers of chemicals to ensure their safe use of them.
\"It\'s like an old hat for a lot of these merchants, probably because they don\'t have 100 of the safety of these materials,\" he said . \".
The other four suggestions of the jury are: workers should ensure that all utilities leading to the site are closed before using highly flammable or combustible materials.
Regardless of the number of employees, a joint health and safety committee should be established for all businesses.
The employer shall provide proper ventilation when using flammable materials.
The supplier shall provide that the worker shall read the safety data sheet related to hazardous chemicals before each purchase of the material. KITCHENER —
The coroner\'s investigation on Monday ruled that a subcontractor who died after a 2008 explosion in the kitchen stressed the need for workers to ensure safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
This is one of five suggestions for a jury investigation into Ron Pilon\'s death, who is the only employee of his son\'s flooring and installation business.
Investigation is mandatory because it is a jobrelated death.
\"The problem here is not lack of supervision or education,\" said Dr. coroner . \"
David Eden told five jurors that they were investigating Pilon\'s death.
\"The problem here is that workers need to raise awareness about the existence of these regulations and education,\" Aiden said in
A one-day investigation was conducted at the kidina High Court.
On July 29, 2008, 59-year-old Pilon died after a day of severe burns in an explosion at 94 Woodwood Road.
The victim\'s son, Corey Pilon, held back tears and told the jury what happened that day, and a regular floor job turned into a tragedy.
The couple followed their normal life that day.
The 36-year-old Corey Pilon unloaded the truck while his father made sure there was no indicator in the house as a floor --
The finishing chemicals they use on the floor are very flammable.
This is the practice they have been following for 12 years working together.
Corey is the owner of The Anke floor and installation.
The company was hired by the Bloom House staging room to prepare for the sale of the house.
The owner was not there when the explosion occurred.
Corey told the jury that he had learned all about trade from his father and had not received formal training.
He said that for about two years he has not been aware of the dangers of the lacquer ware he used.
He said they could not open any windows because the windows were painted.
His son said he was applying a second floor sealant when Ron Pilon\'s phone rang in the front porch.
His father went out to pick up the phone and returned to it after a brief phone conversation.
Corey said he was outside when he heard the door bang.
Then the window got dark before the explosion and the garage door was buckled.
From the main glass-
The floor-to-ceiling windows across the street were blown.
\"I went to the back door and kicked it off and brought him out,\" Corey said . \".
Ron was transferred to Hamilton General Hospital where he died.
Inspector at the Ontario Fire chief\'s office, Jeff mington, testified that the explosion was caused by a steam ignition on the floor
Repair the product and fuel it with oxygen, which could have been provided by Ron when he went out to pick up his phone.
Three possible sources of ignition, Minten says, are static electricity, an electric air purifier on the stove, or a refrigerator motor.
His suggestion to the jury is that it is recommended that all power supplies of the house must be turned off before chemicals are applied and that only non-
Flammable materials are used.
Explosion caused by unstable floor
The repair of chemicals was seen before by fire investigators.
As a result, the Ontario Fire Protection Act has been revised to address the potential danger of finishing floors with flammable or combustible liquids.
The code now states that there must be proper ventilation and that all ignition sources must be removed for at least an hour after the work is completed.
The Ontario Department of Labor\'s Inspector, Alan Senas, said the department has issued many alerts and suggestions on the dangers of using the floor
Sorting out chemicals, this information is readily available on many websites and is often posted on work sites.
Assistant Prosecutor Mike Townsend said in his final statement to the jury that it is the responsibility of workers to educate themselves about the dangers of chemicals to ensure their safe use of them.
\"It\'s like an old hat for a lot of these merchants, probably because they don\'t have 100 of the safety of these materials,\" he said . \".
The other four suggestions of the jury are: workers should ensure that all utilities leading to the site are closed before using highly flammable or combustible materials.
Regardless of the number of employees, a joint health and safety committee should be established for all businesses.
The employer shall provide proper ventilation when using flammable materials.
The supplier shall provide that the worker shall read the safety data sheet related to hazardous chemicals before each purchase of the material. KITCHENER —
The coroner\'s investigation on Monday ruled that a subcontractor who died after a 2008 explosion in the kitchen stressed the need for workers to ensure safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
This is one of five suggestions for a jury investigation into Ron Pilon\'s death, who is the only employee of his son\'s flooring and installation business.
Investigation is mandatory because it is a jobrelated death.
\"The problem here is not lack of supervision or education,\" said Dr. coroner . \"
David Eden told five jurors that they were investigating Pilon\'s death.
\"The problem here is that workers need to raise awareness about the existence of these regulations and education,\" Aiden said in
A one-day investigation was conducted at the kidina High Court.
On July 29, 2008, 59-year-old Pilon died after a day of severe burns in an explosion at 94 Woodwood Road.
The victim\'s son, Corey Pilon, held back tears and told the jury what happened that day, and a regular floor job turned into a tragedy.
The couple followed their normal life that day.
The 36-year-old Corey Pilon unloaded the truck while his father made sure there was no indicator in the house as a floor --
The finishing chemicals they use on the floor are very flammable.
This is the practice they have been following for 12 years working together.
Corey is the owner of The Anke floor and installation.
The company was hired by the Bloom House staging room to prepare for the sale of the house.
The owner was not there when the explosion occurred.
Corey told the jury that he had learned all about trade from his father and had not received formal training.
He said that for about two years he has not been aware of the dangers of the lacquer ware he used.
He said they could not open any windows because the windows were painted.
His son said he was applying a second floor sealant when Ron Pilon\'s phone rang in the front porch.
His father went out to pick up the phone and returned to it after a brief phone conversation.
Corey said he was outside when he heard the door bang.
Then the window got dark before the explosion and the garage door was buckled.
From the main glass-
The floor-to-ceiling windows across the street were blown.
\"I went to the back door and kicked it off and brought him out,\" Corey said . \".
Ron was transferred to Hamilton General Hospital where he died.
Inspector at the Ontario Fire chief\'s office, Jeff mington, testified that the explosion was caused by a steam ignition on the floor
Repair the product and fuel it with oxygen, which could have been provided by Ron when he went out to pick up his phone.
Three possible sources of ignition, Minten says, are static electricity, an electric air purifier on the stove, or a refrigerator motor.
His suggestion to the jury is that it is recommended that all power supplies of the house must be turned off before chemicals are applied and that only non-
Flammable materials are used.
Explosion caused by unstable floor
The repair of chemicals was seen before by fire investigators.
As a result, the Ontario Fire Protection Act has been revised to address the potential danger of finishing floors with flammable or combustible liquids.
The code now states that there must be proper ventilation and that all ignition sources must be removed for at least an hour after the work is completed.
The Ontario Department of Labor\'s Inspector, Alan Senas, said the department has issued many alerts and suggestions on the dangers of using the floor
Sorting out chemicals, this information is readily available on many websites and is often posted on work sites.
Assistant Prosecutor Mike Townsend said in his final statement to the jury that it is the responsibility of workers to educate themselves about the dangers of chemicals to ensure their safe use of them.
\"It\'s like an old hat for a lot of these merchants, probably because they don\'t have 100 of the safety of these materials,\" he said . \".
The other four suggestions of the jury are: workers should ensure that all utilities leading to the site are closed before using highly flammable or combustible materials.
Regardless of the number of employees, a joint health and safety committee should be established for all businesses.
The employer shall provide proper ventilation when using flammable materials.
The supplier shall provide that the worker shall read the safety data sheet related to hazardous chemicals before each purchase of the material.