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Health & Safety
Mississauga hospital network has 36 staff members recovering from COVID-19
By Denise Paglinawan MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A hospital network…

Pandemic shakes up gloves market
Hand protection was not immune to COVID-19, with shifts in buyer habits and spikes in demand for single-use options
Toronto education workers call for expansion of asymptomatic testing pilot
Toronto education workers are calling on municipal and provincial…
Masks now mandatory at drive-thrus across New Brunswick
By Clara Pasieka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SAINT JOHN…
‘Stronger action:’ Many businesses to close as Alberta tightens COVID restrictions
By Dean Bennett EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, his province…
Manitoba loosens some COVID-19 restrictions, allows drive-in church services
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is loosening some of…
COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. extended one month as case numbers climb
Worship services and community events remain suspended
Prince Edward Island declares two-week ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown
Aggressive approach applauded by infectious disease experts
Public schools in Regina switch to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
Plan to return to classroom on Jan. 11
Deadline is up for COVID restrictions in B.C., though top doctor hints at extension
VICTORIA — Provincewide COVID-19 restrictions are supposed to be…

Legalizing cannabis? U.S. safety council calls on lawmakers to consider workplace impacts
U.S. House passes Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act

Making home offices work
Outlining best practices in ergonomic safety for remote workers

Plantiga partners to build AI-powered occupational footwear
Collaboration will accelerate data collection, improve predictive injury and fall risk models

Lightweight Honeywell gear protects workers from arc flash
Pro-Wear Plus protective clothing is breathable, better fitting

Pure Safety Group introduces Guardian Retractable HLL
Horizontal lifeline can accommodate two workers simultaneously
U.S. hits record daily COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations
Millions disregarded Thanksgiving celebration warnings

Keeping the lights on through COVID-19
Pandemic lockdowns not an option in electrical utility sector

It’s time to connect the OH&S generations
In a world neck-deep in division, shared purpose is important

Is it a work refusal or job-protected leave?
Employees have rights to refuse work they reasonably deem unsafe

Best practices for contractor safety
Take time to develop policies, procedures and guidelines