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Health & Safety
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$900 million deal reached in class actions on sexual misconduct in military
OTTAWA – The federal government promised $900 million in compensation Thursday to settle multiple class-action lawsuits lodged on behalf of survivors of sexual harassment, gender discrimination and sexual assault in the military. The settlement provides $800 million for members of…
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Bad weather delays search for float plane passengers at Labrador crash site
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Bad weather has forced the RCMP to call off flights taking search teams to the remote Labrador lake where a float plane carrying seven people crashed on Monday. Three bodies have been found and four men…
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Worker killed in equipment blast in west end Toronto: police
Toronto police say one person was killed in an industrial incident on Thursday. Police say they received reports of equipment exploding at the west-end site. They say a worker was hit by metal from the blast and died en route…
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Study highlights need for broader definition of sexual assault in medical setting
Researchers in Ontario say sexual assault needs to be more broadly defined in medical settings to accurately capture the scope of the problem. A study published Thursday in the American Journal of Public Health examined sexual assaults documented in Ontario…
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Nova Scotia announces $1.9 million to bolster safety training for home care
HALIFAX – Home support workers in Nova Scotia are getting almost $1.9 million to address concerns about violent clients and other safety issues. Paula Langille of the Health Department’s continuing care branch said Thursday the initiative will include non-violent crisis…
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New partnership gives CFL franchises new digital concussion platform
TORONTO – The CFL has entered into a new partnership that will allow its teams to utilize a digital platform to execute and monitor the effectiveness of the league’s concussion protocol. The CFL announced Wednesday it has teamed up with…
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‘Very scary’: Me Too Mining founder talks about threats, harassment she faced
Susan Lomas was working on a remote mining site in northern Ontario in the early 2000s, when the most “ridiculous” incident she faced as a woman in the industry began with a knock at the door. A male colleague tried…
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Man dies after falling down elevator shaft at CBC building in Toronto
TORONTO – Officials say a man has died after falling into the elevator shaft of the CBC building in downtown Toronto. Toronto police Const. David Hopkinson says witnesses reported seeing the man swing from the elevator cables before falling to…
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Some MPs are warning the parliamentary workload is going to kill someone
OTTAWA – Some MPs are warning the high-stress, high-stakes environment of politics coupled with relentless work schedules and bouts of politically motivated marathon voting and debating sessions are one day going to kill someone. Winnipeg MP Kevin Lamoureux, who has…
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Plane crash in Quebec claims three
MONTREAL – A prominent Montreal-area lawyer was among the three victims of a plane crash that occurred in a remote region of northern Quebec on Friday. Quebec provincial police say 67-year-old James Duggan was aboard the float plane that went…
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OPP say 27 year old man dead after farming accident in Essex County
ESSEX COUNTY, Ont. – Provincial police say a man is dead after a tractor fell on him in southwestern Ontario. OPP say they were called to a farm in Essex County on Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. They say a man…
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Introducing POWERFOIL D: The industrial direct-drive HVLS fan perfected
Lexington, KY (May 28, 2019) — Big Ass Fans has unveiled Powerfoil D, the product of 10 years’ experience and purpose-built design. The exceptionally engineered Powerfoil D is the first and only direct-drive overhead fan designed for harsh industrial environments.…
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Preventing heat stress
Working in the intense heat of the summer sun can put workers at risk of heat stress, which can also hit you in places you wouldn’t expect. “Any job that causes your body temperature to rise has the potential to…
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Beating the Heat
Doffing our heavy winter coats and throwing a sun hat over our heads cannot feel better after months of cool weather. But for people who work long hours outdoor during the summer months, it is important to take precautions and…
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Emergency response after inmates allegedly assault guard at Manitoba jail
LAC DU BONNET, Man. – Manitoba Justice says a correctional officer was allegedly assaulted by two inmates earlier this week at the Milner Ridge Correctional Centre, northeast of Winnipeg. The department says the officer was treated at hospital and released…
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Cousins who were best friends dead from carbon monoxide gas in Saskatchewan home
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Two young cousins are dead after police say they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas at a home in northern Saskatchewan. RCMP say emergency medical crews found the 12-year-boy and 13-year-old girl dead after they arrived…
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A+A 2019 | Fire Protection and Disaster Management
How well are we prepared for emergencies? Anyone responsible for operational fire protection, emergency management and safe rescuing must regularly ask themselves this question. Because the world of work is not always a safe place. Technical errors, human failures, severe…
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46 people to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Winnipeg hotel
Winnipeg emergency officials say 46 people have been taken to hospital due to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a hotel. John Lane, chief of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, says 15 of those people are in critical condition and five…
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Cape Breton coal mining suspended after new roof collapse; no injuries reported
DONKIN, N.S. – Operations at Canada’s only operating underground coal mine have been suspended due to another roof collapse, this time in the entrance tunnel to the Cape Breton colliery. Nova Scotia’s Labour Department said Monday that inspectors have been…
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Ride hail firms can apply to operate in B.C. Sept. 3, ahead of launch this year
VICTORIA – The journey to bring ride-hailing to British Columbia came closer to a destination Monday as the provincial government announced it will start accepting applications in September for companies to enter the market. Safety, insurance and penalty rules and…