An energy distribution company in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., has been fined $70,000 after a worker was injured in a workplace accident. …
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The BC Coroners Service, in collaboration with the Lifesaving Society, is urging the public to exercise caution around water activities, particularly during …
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Volker Stevin Contracting, supervisor fined $546,000 after worker killed in Calgary
A Calgary-based construction company and its supervisor have been fined a combined $546,000 following convictions under Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) …
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Elevator contractor fined $300K after two apprentice mechanics injured in Toronto
OTIS Canada Inc. has been fined $300,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice for a safety violation that resulted in injuries to …
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Ontario Science Centre to immediately close over roof collapse fears, impact on workers not yet known
The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto will close its doors at the end of today, following an engineering report that revealed serious …
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WorkSafeBC is proposing a series of new recommendations aimed at enhancing crane safety in British Columbia, following an increase in crane-related incidents …
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In a move aimed at simplifying the certification process for safety and hygiene professionals, the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) …
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Brain injury after overdose is a hidden epidemic: Recognizing and treating the survivors of the toxic drug crisis
By Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, University of Victoria and Cole J. Kennedy, University of Victoria The toxic drug crisis is Canada’s longest-standing public …
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Workplace violence: OLRB clarifies rules around refusing unsafe work
The protection of the safety of workers is an essential obligation on all Ontario employers. Under subsection 43(3) of Ontario’s Occupational Health …
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Working in extreme heat: 10 tips to keep your teams safe as temperatures soar
Record-breaking heat is forecast to settle over Ontario and parts of eastern Canada this week, with temperatures in the mid-30s and humidex …