Cover
story
20/Learning
Disorders
On Target
Studies have found that certain learning challenges up the risk of
work-related accidents. What measures should be in place to minimize that
potential?
By William M. Glenn
26/Disability
Management
An Education
It was a hope; now it is reality. The ground will break on a new
school dedicated to enhancing work-related health, safety and disability
management.
By Astrid van den Broek
30/Suicide
Deep Down
Sometimes it becomes too much: work, home, economic insecurity. All
can contribute to becoming overwhelmed, threatening to trigger the
ultimate act.
By Angela Stelmakowich 36/Small
Vessels
Sea Change
An examination of small fishing vessel safety promises a nation-wide
view that, it is hoped, will herald positive change for a sector dogged by
a dismal safety record.
By Donalee Moulton
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42/Accident Prevention
Boom Town
When circumstances are just right, combustible dust can
turn explosive.
44/Law
File
Know Your Surroundings
An Ontario company is called to task for citing
out-of-province requirements.
By Dan Birch
46/Occupational
Hygiene
Up to Hear
When it comes to noise, that little bit more can make a
very big difference.
By Angela Stelmakowich
48/Ergonomics
Lifting the Yoke on Youth
Youth may be carrying too heavy a load, with tasks
exceeding their abilities.
By Jean Lian
50/Safety
Gear
From Bottom to Top
Matting is part of a mix of protections to guard
against discomfort and injury.
By Jason Contant
58/Time Out
Over the top; bounced cheque, potty
protest; a cuppa eyeful; and more.
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4/Editorial
Higher Ground6/OH&S Update
Fatal boiler blast in nation's capital; Yukon deaths
spur release of reports; ban on hand-held devices in British Columbia;
Alberta hostage taking ends peacefully; fired Ontario worker wins award;
Quebec mine flood claims three; deadly fall in New Brunswick reveals
safety gap; container kills Nova Scotia worker; and more.
16/Dispatches
Job
authority good and bad; laptops as fire hazards; new test for recruits;
presumptive blanket covers firefighters; and more.
54/Professional Directory
56/Product Showcase
57/Ad Index/Reader Service Info
Quotation
"Where duty is plain, delay is both foolish and
hazardous."
-- Tryon Edwards
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