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A proposed amendment to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, which would provide bereavement counselling services for surviving dependents after a workplace fatality, received second reading in the House of Assembly last week.
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The draft plans outline the organization's policy priorities in four key areas: compensation, occupational disease, assessments, and occupational health and safety.
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A construction company in Saskatchewan has been fined a total of $56,000 after a worker was injured on the job in Regina.
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City officials say in a statement that transit safety is a high priority and the strategy provides a road map to achieve that goal. It includes greater co-operation among transit peace officers, security guards, community outreach teams and police.
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Alberta Health Services is adopting stricter masking rules in hospitals as it deals with COVID-19 outbreaks, but regions and hospitals are free to ignore the directive. It's also not clear who has the final say if regions and the hospitals they oversee disagree on the new rules.
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You put safety first, and so do we. That's why we're thrilled to introduce the Dräger X-pect ® series of protective eyewear. These goggles and spectacles go beyond keeping your eyes shielded. They redefine comfort and durability.
The X-pect® series offers two styles:
Spectacles (X-pect® 2000): Lightweight, shatterproof spectacles with all-round protection
Goggles (X-pect® 4000): Robust goggles offering a tight seal for added protection
Key features of the eyewear include:
- Premium anti-scratch and anti-fog coating
- Compatible with most prescription glasses
- Can be combined with Dräger's N95 and half-face mask offerings
- Certified according to ANSI Z87.1, AUS/NZ 1337 and CSA Z94.3
- Goggles: Flexible PVC frame offers added comfort and secure fit
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Any worker required to work on or near electricity is at risk of injury, even fatality. This is why it’s essential to implement an effective workplace electrical safety plan.
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Hundreds of safety professionals from across Canada gathered on Sept. 21 at the Palais Royale on Toronto’s waterfront for the annual OHS Honours, celebrating outstanding achievements in occupational health and safety. Here’s an in-depth look at the winners all in one handy page.
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Discover the new benchmark in safety with the revised and expanded version of REThinking Hand Safety! Dive deeper into proven strategies, learn how to reduce injuries, and encourage team and leadership buy-in. Available in audio and ebook version.
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By Alfian Kartono Rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua province killed a construction worker and seriously injured three others in an attack at a construction site, police said Friday.
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A federal jury has convicted two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion in 2017, Justice Department officials announced last week.
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Several days before a Norfolk Southern conductor trainee was killed by a metal beam protruding from a parked railcar on the next track, workers at a U.S. Pipe facility noticed the beam was hanging off the top of the car but never told the railroad about it, federal investigators say.
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The Supreme Court avoided a catastrophic accident last year when a piece of marble at least 2 feet long crashed to the ground in an interior courtyard used by the justices and their aides, according to several court employees.
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Newly announced closures of Glencore’s copper and zinc mines in Mt Isa will add to a huge number of former mines in Australia. A 2020 study by Monash University’s Resources Trinity Group found more than 80,000 inactive mine sites across the country. Globally, a 2023 study estimates the mining footprint at around 66,000 square kilometres. Abandoned mines account for much of this area. It’s estimated the US has about 500,000 abandoned mines and Canada at least 10,000.
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Join us for an informative webinar with employment law expert John Hyde. In today's rapidly changing workplace landscape, having robust harassment and violence policies is essential to protect both your organization and its employees. We invite you to join us for an informative webinar where you'll gain invaluable insights from John Hyde, an experienced employment lawyer at Hyde HR Law.
Who Should Attend: HR Professionals, Legal Counsel, Workplace Policy Developers, Managers and Supervisors or anyone Concerned with Workplace Safety and Compliance
Don't miss this opportunity to gain critical legal insights and practical guidance on workplace harassment and violence policies. Secure your spot now for a session that can help safeguard your organization and its employees. Join us on Nov 15 at 2 p.m. ET for this discussion.
Early bird offer! Register buy Nov. 1 for $99, a savings off the regular price of $149.
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November 16, 2023 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Virtual Live Webinar
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