
Category
Health & Safety

Most-read OHS Canada stories of 2020
It was an extraordinary year for occupational health and…

Canada restricts travel from U.K. due to new strain of virus that causes COVID-19
Restrictions will last for 72 hours: Prime minister
Police issue more than $400K in fines at weekend anti-lockdown rally in Montreal
MONTREAL — Police say they issued more than $400,000…
Canada surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 cases
Canada has surpassed 500,000 cases of COVID-19 as infections…
International guidelines published on working safely through pandemic
ISO/PAS 45005 released in December in response to urgency
Ontario extending Toronto, Peel lockdowns; details coming Monday
Medical community calling for stricter lockdowns in hard-hit regions
Scallop dragger sinking: Another wave of grief hits Nova Scotia
Search for fishermen in Bay of Fundy called off
Tyson fires seven at Iowa pork plant after COVID betting inquiry
Six died after outbreak infected more than 1,000 U.S. employees
COVID-19 killed more Albertans than flu did in past 10 years
Outbreaks at Suncor’s Fort Hills site, Syncrude’s Aurora site
B.C. expands enforcement measures to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers
WorkSafeBC requested to increase number of workplace inspections
Construction stopped after contractor suffers injury at Trans Mountain site in B.C.
Safety specialists will oversee company’s investigation

Remote work’s effect on OH&S policy considerations
Employers should consider implementing remote work policy

Misconceptions remain around returning to work
Employers should work with HR to implement, communicate clear steps that ensure safety measures are being followed

Understanding cancer in the workplace
Using science to determine the work-relatedness of the disease

Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11
Big box stores will be unable to sell goods deemed non-essential
Manitoba premier eyes added health minister during second wave of pandemic
Current minister welcomes idea, said it came from him
Ontario Hospital Association calls emergency meeting over COVID-19 surge
TORONTO — The Ontario Hospital Association’s board of directors…

Pandemic dominated news cycle for 2020
Doctors answer frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine
What are the side effects? Is it safe? Why are children ineligible?
Six crew missing off Nova Scotia coast after scallop vessel goes down in Bay of Fundy
Debris spotted on heaving seas Tuesday morning