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Hazmat
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When the Dust Settles
From 1978 to 1979, Jim Hobbs was one of many miners in northern Ontario who inhaled finely ground aluminum dust known as McIntyre Powder, which was believed to protect them from silicosis.
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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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Munitions depot was at high risk of “catastrophic” fire, 2015 report warned
Base commander says risk has been lowered
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“Filmmaker” who interviewed anti-asbestos activists may have been corporate spy
Man spoke to Ottawa oh&s rep in September
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B.C. ferry union calls for increased removal of vessels with asbestos
B.C. Ferries to receive three new vessels this year
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Carbon-monoxide leak sends four airport employees to hospital
Two exposures in building within a week
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Black Tide
On the evening of July 20, operators in the Husky Energy control room detected certain “pressure anomalies” in sections of one of its oil pipelines spanning the North Saskatchewan River. Although such monitoring “blips” are common during start-up operations, inspection…
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Sour-gas plant poses serious safety risks, says Alberta Energy Regulator
Company cannot respond to emergencies, has reduced staff
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Businesses, homes evacuated after accidental gas leak at construction site
Pipeline fixed, power restored within a few hours
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Nuclear Safety Commission investigating alleged dangers in unsigned letter
Anonymous specialists claim safety info withheld
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Gas tank explodes at recycling plant, but no one injured
Acetylene tank made contact with shearing machine
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Defence Department employees moving to building with asbestos
DND says Gatineau building poses no health and safety risks
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Unions support bill on registry for occupational disease
Amendment to Labour Code passed first reading on June 14
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ONA blasts Guelph hospital for alleged inattention to safety
Union files grievance against healthcare facility
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Building housing ministry offices evacuated due to possible asbestos
Pipe tests positive for asbestos in Regina building
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Federal construction projects using material with asbestos: unions
Government claims non-friable asbestos cement is safe
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NEB oversight of pipeline safety still needs improvement: audit
Environment commissioner makes six recommendations
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Poor track conditions led to Alberta derailments in 2014
TSB report says laterally shifting track derailed one train
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Ammonia leak kills contract worker at Alberta nitrogen plant
Second worker injured, later released from hospital
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Explosion kills 19-year-old welder at worksite in Saskatchewan
Teen worker was opening barrel with torch
