Opinions
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Workplace violence remains significant issue in Ontario
9 charges to Southlake hospital a stark reminder to employers
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Considering ergonomics could make all the difference
Fitting the work environment to the worker is critical to safety success
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Exploring the most common hand injuries
We take our hands and fingers for granted – right up until we lose them
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8 reasons to consider safety perception surveys
Measuring the human factor is critical in sustaining quality OHS programming
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Tech trends will dominate safety profession in 2020 – and beyond
Adopting more technology should be a resolution for all OHS professionals
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Mental health is the foundation of workplace safety
Physical and psychological health are both a part of safety culture
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How 5G advanced wireless technology affects lone-worker safety
Improvements to broadband will aid mobile connections
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Today’s open offices are detrimental to employees’ health
It’s simple: people work better when their environment is comfortable
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Ways to breathe new life into your JHSC
Spicing up lethargic safety committee tasks can work wonders
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Navigating the new world of safety communications
Emerging technology is affecting traditional approaches to safety management
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Women’s safety society working towards a better future
Much work remains in male-dominated OHS profession: chair
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A glimpse into the world’s largest safety show
Germany’s A+A conference has definite wow factor
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Too often, it’s still ‘safety second’
Properly equipping and protecting workers should always be priority No. 1
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At work, being awake is not good enough
Employers play critical role in mitigating fatigue
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Farm safety rule reversal will hurt Alberta farmers
New legislation may remove headaches, but will also usher in more trouble
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Violence against nurses is unacceptable
Canada’s next federal government must prioritize the safety of frontline nurses
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A Delicate Balance
Quebec’s religious-symbol issue isn’t as black-and-white as it seems
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The Next Lap
2019 marks my 12th year covering occupational health and safety news for OHS Canada. During the past decade or so, I have learned much not just about the art of writing and editing. I have also gained an understanding of…
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The Battle Over Vaccines
Workplace safety in the Digital Era never fails to yield surprising twists and turns. The measles outbreak in Canada presents not only a public-health risk, but also threatens those who work in healthcare. Teachers and staff who are employed in…
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A Pain in the Hand
As the editor of a magazine who covers workplace accidents, I have always been grateful to the fact that my job involves so little hazards. Compared to a long-haul trucker who battles fatigue, an engineer working at a construction site…
