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Health & Safety
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Incident draws attention to in flight harassment and airline response
MONTREAL – In the wake of an onboard incident where flight attendants and bystanders acted swiftly to deal with alleged sexual harassment, Canada’s two biggest airlines say their crews are trained to handle passengers who pose a threat – though…
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Inquiry into killings by former soldier to begin in September in rural N.S.
HALIFAX – The fatality inquiry into the Lionel Desmond killings is expected to begin hearings in September. The Afghan war veteran, who had been diagnosed with PTSD, killed his family and himself in rural Nova Scotia on Jan. 3, 2017.…
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Street checks should be strictly limited or banned outright, N.S. report says
HALIFAX – A new report on street checks and racial profiling by Halifax-area police has found they have a disproportionate and negative impact on the African Nova Scotia community, contributing to the criminalization of black youth. The independent report released…
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Roof structures failed before Radiohead stage came down, inquest hears
TORONTO – Metal structures meant to hold a roof over a stage during a Radiohead concert in Toronto were the first pieces to fail as the entire setup came crashing down nearly seven years ago, killing the band’s drum technician…
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Inquest into fatal Radiohead stage collapse set to get underway in Toronto
TORONTO – An inquest is set to get underway today into the fatal stage collapse at a Radiohead concert in Toronto nearly seven years ago. The band’s drum technician, Scott Johnson, was killed when a massive structure crashed down on…
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Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled Max jets
Boeing will make standard on its troubled new airliner a safety feature that might have helped the crew of a jet that crashed shortly after takeoff last year in Indonesia, killing everyone on board. The equipment, which had been offered…
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Manitoba Mountie who survived shot to head faces shooter at sentencing hearing
MINNEDOSA, Man. – Two Manitoba RCMP officers spoke of anger and loss at the sentencing hearing of a man who tried to kill them. Cpl. Graeme Kingdon told a provincial court sentencing hearing that he is angry at the selfishness…
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‘I’m a little numb:’ Killer of B.C. gas station attendant Grant De Patie dies
BLIND BAY, B.C. – The mother of a British Columbia gas station attendant dragged to death under a vehicle more than a decade ago, says she is “numb” to learn her son’s killer has died. Corinne De Patie says she…
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Ontario survey suggests issues with sexual harassment on campuses
TORONTO – At least half of Ontario university and college students who participated in a provincewide survey on campus sexual violence said they experienced sexual harassment, the government said Tuesday, calling the finding “disturbing.” Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities…
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Safety board investigates collision of two ships in Vancouver Harbour
RICHMOND, B.C. – The Transportation Safety Board has deployed a team of investigators after a bulk carrier and cargo ship collided in Vancouver Harbour. The safety board said Monday the collision occurred just after midnight on Sunday and involved the…
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British Airways flight makes emergency landing in N.L. after heat detected in cargo
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A British Airways flight with 209 people on board was forced to make an emergency landing in St. John’s, N.L., early this morning after its crew detected heat in a cargo hold. Police say they were…
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PODCAST: OHS Canada’s 20/20: Focus on Safety
20/20: Focus on Safety features compelling conversations, generated by questions from you, OHS Canada readers, visitors and social media members. Each podcast features a “hot topic” affecting Canada’s safety landscape, with advice and tips from industry experts. Every episode will…
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Ontario appeal court overturns ruling of harassment against RCMP sergeant
TORONTO – Ontario’s highest court has overturned a ruling that granted an RCMP sergeant more than $100,000 in damages for years of harassment by superiors, saying the judge made several legal and factual errors. The Court of Appeal for Ontario…
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More ferry woes in Quebec after replacement vessel hits a dock for second time
MONTREAL – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is sending a team of investigators to the Gaspe peninsula after a ferry boat hit a dock while mooring in Matane, Que. All ferries were cancelled Sunday due to the incident with…
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Operations largely back to normal at Toronto’s Pearson airport after fire
TORONTO – Operations at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport had largely returned to normal Monday morning after a fire the night before triggered an evacuation and major flight disruptions. The airport said on its Twitter feed that both Terminal 1 and…
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Saskatchewan workplace fatalities, injuries, up in 2018:WCB report
REGINA – Figures from the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board show the number of jobsite fatalities in the province in 2018 rose 78 per cent from the previous year. The figures – released by the board on Thursday – indicate 48…
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Ontario public service employees sue province, unions over alleged racism
TORONTO – Two Ontario public service employees have launched a lawsuit against the provincial government and the unions that represent them, alleging they’ve been subjected to systemic racism for years. Jean-Marie Dixon and Hentrose Nelson claim they experienced prolonged anti-black…
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The North American respiratory-protection market to 2022: Rising importance of occupational health gains to drive volume demand
DUBLIN (BUSINESS WIRE, November 06, 2018) — The “North American Respiratory Protection Market, Forecast to 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The North American Respiratory Protection Market is consolidated, with the top 5 market participants accounting for over…
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Protect against respiratory hazards with knowledge
A multitude of toxic gases may be present depending on the environment. For those who work in confined spaces, ship repair or mining, workers need to be acutely aware of all hazardous materials to which they might be exposed, and…
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Second Wind
Most of us take breathing for granted. But the simple, instinctive act of respiration may be threatened in work environments where hazardous dust, fumes, gases or vapours may be contaminating the air. Jobs that require respirators include refineries, pulp and…