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Compliance & Enforcement
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Weed at Work
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada came closer to reality on April 13, when the Justin Trudeau government introduced the Cannabis Act, or Bill C-45. While pot users across the country applaud the move, others have raised concerns about the effect that the proposed legislation would have on workplace safety.
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Nova Scotia coal mine receives multiple safety orders and warnings
But N.S. government says no miners’ lives were at risk
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Federal government lowers limit of exposure to airborne chrysotile asbestos
Lower threshold part of overall asbestos strategy
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Labour ministry to conduct summer inspection blitzes in mining
Inspectors to raise awareness of disease
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CFNU report calls for action on violence in the healthcare sector
More than 60 per cent of nurses experienced violence over past year
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Metrolinx considering random testing for commuter, airport transit workers
TTC implemented testing last month
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Union, city discuss improved transit safety following knife attack on bus driver
Sudbury bus operator hospitalized on May 28
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City releases report on former deputy mayor accused of harassment
Michael Di Biase resigned following allegations
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City council divided on approach to safety on Winnipeg buses
Driver murdered on university campus in February
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Mental-health facility found not guilty on four out of five safety charges
Employer convicted of failing to reassess violence risk
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Workers claim hazardous conditions in transit tunnel construction
Overcrowding, overflowing porta-potties cited as risks
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Work refusal leads to temporary layoffs at Sterling Fuels
Employees claim unsafe conditions on dock
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Pilot association warns of “impending disaster” following survey
Budget cuts have led to reduced oversight, inspections: CFPA
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Politicians, union raise alarm about potential disaster at fuel company
Sterling says it has invested in safety improvements
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Calgary police receive 13 internal bullying, harassment complaints
Service to hire external investigator
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Trouble in the Big House
Penitentiaries have always been dangerous workplaces. But violence in Canada’s correctional centres has been on the rise over the past several years, especially in facilities with low staff-to-inmate ratios and high gang activity. Something has to be done to keep workers safe, but how can this be accomplished without infringing on inmates’ rights?
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Munitions depot was at high risk of “catastrophic” fire, 2015 report warned
Base commander says risk has been lowered
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City of Edmonton launches review of workplace safety
DuPont to conduct review of people, processes and equipment
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Toronto transit to enhance security to prevent assaults on drivers
TTC to deploy special constables on buses, streetcars
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Falling truck kills worker, 61, at Edmonton auto-parts shop
Employee pronounced dead at scene
