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The stricter measures come as public health officials around the world warn of the potentially dangerous new Omicron variant of COVID-19. https://www.ohscanada.com/all-travellers-arriving-by-air-except-from-u-s-need-covid-19-test-at-airport/

OHS Canada @OHSCanada·

30 Nov

Unvaccinated travellers over the age of 12 won’t be able to board a plane or train in Canada beginning today, and a negative COVID-19 test will no longer serve as a substitute for most people. #COVID19

https://www.ohscanada.com/features/unvaccinated-travellers-barred-from-planes-trains-as-of-today/

OHS Canada @OHSCanada·

29 Nov

Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to make it clear that any unwelcome action of a sexual nature constitutes harassment.

If passed, Saskatchewan would become 1 of 5 provinces to specifically reference sexual harassment in its employment act. #SKpoli https://www.ohscanada.com/features/this-will-always-be-a-fight-women-push-for-changes-to-saskatchewan-labour-law/

OHS Canada @OHSCanada·

29 Nov

Police and the operator of a prominent regional commuter service say a worker was killed east of Toronto after being pinned under a rail car on Saturday evening. #Fatality

https://www.ohscanada.com/contract-metrolinx-worker-killed-during-go-transit-construction/

OHS Canada @OHSCanada·

26 Nov

The investment will help scientists identify and track occurrences of workplace cancer and exposure to harmful substances, research the causes of workplace cancer, and ultimately help improve the recognition of occupational illnesses in Ontario. #ONpoli https://www.ohscanada.com/ontario-investing-6-million-to-prevent-work-related-cancers/

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