The Manitoba government is taking action to enhance driver safety, training, and retention in the trucking industry, based on recommendations from a …
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The UK’s Health and Safety at Work Act is 50. Here’s how it’s changed our lives
By Mike Esbester, University of Portsmouth On 1 June 1974, a fireball rose over the village of Flixborough, Lincolnshire. A chemical plant …
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New initiative to aid B.C. workers with disabilities in job retention
With more than 80 per cent of mental and physical health impairments occurring during an individual’s working life, effective workplace accommodations are …
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Saskatchewan employer fined $65,000 after worker injured while using paint gun
Bourgault Industries Ltd., operating as Highline Manufacturing Ltd., has been fined $65,000 after pleading guilty to a violation of The Occupational Health …
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The Manitoba government has launched an electronic pre-clearance program for heavy commercial trucks to enhance safety and efficiency on the province’s highways, …
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WorkSafeNB investigating after death at wind turbine project near Sussex
WorkSafeNB is investigating after a person died Thursday at a construction site for a turbine project east of Sussex. A subcontractor working …
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Newfoundland refinery operator charged for flash explosion that killed worker
The owner of a refinery in Newfoundland has been charged with health and safety violations for a flash explosion at the plant …
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Ergodyne introduces new storage solutions to enhance workplace safety and efficiency
Ergodyne, a company known for its safety work gear, has launched its latest range of Arsenal Storage + Organization Solutions, aimed at …
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P.E.I. launches mandatory training for Class 1 truck drivers in bid to improve road safety
Starting Aug. 5, 2024, Prince Edward Island will implement mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new applicants seeking a Class 1 commercial driver’s …
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Quebec-based firm fined $70,000 by Ontario court after worker injured by forklift
A Quebec-based manufacturing company, MTCA Inc., has been fined $70,000 after a serious workplace injury involving a forklift. The incident occurred at …