Rodney Cook has been reappointed to serve a second term on Ontario’s Prevention Council. The Prevention Council advises the Minister of Labour,…
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Recycling facility in Sarnia, Ont., fined $60,000 following workplace fatality
Revital Polymers Inc., a recycling facility located in Sarnia, Ont., has been fined $60,000 following a workplace incident that resulted in the…
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Granite Management facing OHS charges in N.L. after worker hit by lumber
A Mount Pearl, N.L.-based company, Granite Management Limited, is facing charges for alleged violations of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Occupational Health and Safety…
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Mike Parent appointed president, CEO of Workplace Safety North and Ontario Mine Rescue
Mike Parent, CRSP, CSP, has been appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Workplace Safety North (WSN) and Ontario Mine…
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Inquest into the death of New Brunswick scrapyard worker to begin next week
A coroner’s inquest will be held next week into the death of a 60-year-old man who died from injuries sustained while working…
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407 ETR hits safety milestone: 4 million hours without a lost-time injury
407 ETR Concession Company Limited has achieved a significant milestone in employee safety, reaching four million hours without a lost-time injury. This…
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These tips can help keep you safe during a potentially severe 2024 wildfire season
By Stephanie Cleland, Simon Fraser University The 2023 wildfire season was Canada’s worst on record. High temperatures and widespread drought fuelled over…
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Sonic Coating Solutions fined $350K by Alberta court following workplace fatality
An industrial painting and coating company in Alberta, Sonic Coating Solutions Inc., has been fined $350,000 following a workplace fatality that occurred…
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OFL, NDP call for heat stress to be recognized as a workplace hazard in Ontario
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) have launched a campaign — called “The Heat is…
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Construction firm in Windsor, Ont., fined $80K after workers injured in platform collapse
Amico Contractors Inc., a Windsor-based construction company, has been fined $80,000 after two workers were injured in a workplace accident. The incident…