Cover
story
22/Residential
Construction
Built to Last?
Residential construction projects are populated by a variety of
contractors who come and go, but who may not share the same view on
safety.
By Angela Stelmakowich
28/Brain Injury
Trauma Centre
It might be a fall, a hit by an object or a vehicle accident. All
these on-the-job events could cause traumatic brain injuries, turning a
worker's life inside out.
By Dan Birch
34/Security
A Safe Zone
A disgruntled claimant entered Alberta's WCB last October. The
subsequent hostage-taking ended peacefully, but sounded an alarm over
security.
By Jean Lian
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40/Accident Prevention
Air It Out
Everyone needs to vent now and again. So, too, should
workplaces where fires, explosions and overexposures can result from
failing to do so.
42/Safety
Gear
Hunt and Gather
A workplace spill has just occurred. What precautions,
equipment and gear are necessary for mitigation, containment and removal?
By Jason Contant
46/Law
File
Court Adjourned
Canada's high court has made its decision -- the final
decision -- about whether or not the widows of nine deceased miners will
be awarded damages.
By Emily Landau
48/Occupational
Hygiene
Small Talk
New research suggests nanoparticle exposure contributed
to the deaths of two workers. The study has raised eyebrows and returned
toxic talk to the spotlight.
By Emily Landau
54/Time Out
Point of order; cut the cheese;
courting security; do over; stop, thief; up in smoke; work credit; and a
nose knows.
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4/Editorial
Strike a Pose6/OH&S Update
Helicopter inquiry recommendations; fall claims
British Columbia worker; $300,000 fine in Alberta fatality; Saskatchewan
firefighters push for benefits; two dead after incident at Quebec smelter;
Nova Scotia tribunal takes issue with deeming; PEI rights body calls
policy discriminatory; and more.
16/Dispatches
On
the digital road again; criminal charges pursued; canine care; new cash
for Mountie staffing; and more.
50/Professional Directory
52/Product Showcase
53/Ad Index/Reader Service Info
Quotation
"Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it;
he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger."
-- Francis Quarles
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