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38/Police Back-Up
Under Fire
The recent deaths of police officers, responding to calls all on their own, has put the back-up policies of some services under fire. Is two necessarily better than one? Is this the case with every call? And at what cost will staffing reinforcements come?
By Dan Birch
24/Criminal Negligence
On the Books
Several years have passed since Criminal Code of Canada amendments paved the way for negligence charges after work-related incidents. Now, the first such conviction is on the books. But has much been learned about the law and what's needed to avoid charges?
By Angela Stelmakowich
30/Young Workers
Hard Lessons Learned
Increased risk is not only a concern for young workers, but also for new workers. Getting the health and safety message out to workers whose key objective oftentimes is to please employers and to avoid making waves, however, continues to be a challenge.
By Trisha Richards
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44/Accident Prevention
Safe Way Home
Having a clear path and a clear idea of how to "get out" in emergencies make the difference between safety and harm.
46/Law File
Fit for Workplace Demands
A decision by a Newfoundland village to institute physical performance tests for its ambulance workers has sparked a legal debate over bona fide occupational requirements and
accommodation.
By Dan Birch
48/Safety
Gear
Feet Forward for Best Results
Changes are afoot to update Canada's existing "protective footwear" standard. Knowing what's coming can help employers select footwear that will be compliant, but also will get workers safely where they're going.
By Jason Contant
52/Workers' Compensation
Lock Down on Security Breach
The recent spate of security breaches in Newfoundland and Labrador has highlighted the potential downside of assuming technology will always keep personal information safe and secure.
By Jean Lian
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4/Editorial
Road Runner
6/Letters
Bad optics; and training demands.
8/OH&S Update
Plane crash kills five in Alberta; vessels lack "black boxes"; reporting changes follow deaths at British Columbia mine; British Columbia stubs out on-the-job smoking; Alberta company fined in suffocation death; explosion kills
one, injures another in Alberta; Manitoba beefs up foreign worker protections; collapsed stack kills Ontario teen;
separate accidents spur $400,000 fine; roof collapse claims three workers in Quebec; workers exposed to sulphur dioxide at New Brunswick mill; Nova Scotia town fined in deadly trench collapse; PEI mulls coverage for farming, fishing sectors; fall nets PEI company $50,000 penalty; and more.
18/Dispatches
The lowdown on droppings; fatigue a road to ruin; bridging loading dock risks; probe urges apology for harassed professor; CPS a safe companion for lone workers; bar security graduates to safer level; good fit supports mental wellness; and hand hygiene goes wireless.
54/Professional Directory
56/Product Showcase
57/Reader Service Info
57/Ad Index
58/Time Out
Snow meltdown; indecent exposure; see no evil; pee-pressure; not-so-deft theft; humour-less;
shooting range; and more.
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