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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Workplace Safety & OHS
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 …
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Spiritwood Stockyards fined $325K following workplace fatality, serious injury
Spiritwood Stockyards (1984) Ltd. has been fined $325,000 after pleading guilty to two violations of Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. …
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Fatal incident at Nutrien potash mine in Saskatchewan leaves Steelworkers mourning
A tragic incident at the Nutrien potash mine in Rocanville, Saskatchewan, resulted in the death of a worker, according to an announcement …
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Workplace injury pay in Ontario now applies to foreign workers – even if they return home
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s new measures to help foreign agricultural workers recover from an on-the-job-injury is a good move, but …
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Carbon monoxide tops list of biggest safety risks in British Columbia: Technical Safety BC
Technical Safety BC has released its 2023 State of Safety and Annual Report, pinpointing the top safety risks in British Columbia. The …
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By Trish Greenhalgh, University of Oxford; C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney, and David Fisman, University of Toronto When a Texan farm worker …
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Richvale York Block fined $50,000 after worker injured in fall from raised platform in London, Ont.
Richvale York Block Inc., a manufacturer of concrete blocks for the construction industry, has been fined $50,000 following a workplace injury at …
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Manitoba mine rescue competition showcases dedication to safety and preparedness
The Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition held on May 26-27, 2023, in Thompson, was a testament to the dedication and preparedness of …
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Oakville Toyota fined $60,000 after worker’s hair caught in vehicle’s drive shaft during servicing
Oakville Toyota has been fined $60,000 following a workplace injury that occurred in February 2022. The penalty was imposed after the company …