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Hazmat
Ottawa confirms ‘substantial sum’ for financing of Lac Megantic bypass rail line
The federal government confirmed Tuesday it would play a…
Explosions heard in Kindersley, Sask., after fire breaks out in warehouse
KINDERSLEY, Sask. – Black smoke, intense flames and a…
Sun, asbestos among top causes of work-related cancer in Ontario, says report
Engine exhaust, crystalline silica also “big hitters”
Prison goes into lockdown following possible fentanyl exposure
Officers felt intoxicated during search
Electrical fire injures worker, damages CNRL oilsands plant
Employee treated for minor injuries
Workers feel ill during reported “incident” at B.C. shipping terminal
No apparent lasting effects on 11 workers
Association raises funds for paramedic nearly killed by drug exposure
Calgary first responder recovered at home
A Real and Present Danger
Occupational cancers represent more than half of all work-related…
Alberta healthcare workers are poorly protected from dangerous meds: AUPE
Union continues to receive reports from members
Federal government lowers limit of exposure to airborne chrysotile asbestos
Lower threshold part of overall asbestos strategy
Canada Post employees claim carbon-monoxide exposure from trucks
Workers in Ottawa region claim exhaust leaks
Silicosis affecting miners in Labrador, according to new study
Medical audit examined silica-dust exposure at two mines
Widow seeking inquiry into alleged toxic exposures at Manitoba smelter in 2008
Vale, government say employee’s death not work-related
Faulty valve causes ammonia leak at P.E.I. sports arena
Three workers checked at hospital
University building rooms reopened following asbestos leaks
Union files grievances after some workers not notified
Staffing cuts may endanger workers at oil refinery, says union
Employer announced layoffs in November
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.
Politicians, union raise alarm about potential disaster at fuel company
Sterling says it has invested in safety improvements
Munitions depot was at high risk of “catastrophic” fire, 2015 report warned
Base commander says risk has been lowered
“Filmmaker” who interviewed anti-asbestos activists may have been corporate spy
Man spoke to Ottawa oh&s rep in September
