In a move to bolster workplace safety for high school students, the Alberta government has increased funding to SafeGen, a key program …
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Brockville, Ont., contractor fined $75,000 after worker’s fall highlights safety violations
Richard D. Steele Construction (1979) Ltd., a Brockville-based general contractor known for its work across commercial, industrial, institutional, and custom home sectors, …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Medical clinic engaged in prohibited action when it fired worker who reported sexual harassment, physical assaults
A medical clinic in British Columbia engaged in prohibited action against a worker after it fired her for making a workplace-safety related …
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After submitting the winning entry in a video contest a young Baker Lake videographer can upgrade his gear and include on his resumé that …
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OpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ottawa’s efforts to modernize regulations fail to prioritize public safety over profit
By Bruce Campbell, York University, Canada The federal government introduced a recurring annual regulatory modernization bill in 2019 covering all regulatory agencies, …
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As warmer weather arrives, Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to stay vigilant and bear-aware while outdoors. With black bears emerging from their …
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Manitoba Health advises public on protecting themselves during poor air quality in wildfire season
As the wildfire season progresses, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care is urging residents to stay informed about local weather and air-quality …
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Training & DevelopmentWorkplace Safety & OHS
Six years after Humboldt tragedy, New Brunswick puts in mandatory truck training
By John Chilibeck | The Daily Gleaner New Brunswick is making training mandatory for new truck drivers, six years after 16 people on …
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HR NewsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Vancouver food workers rally for safer conditions amid rising temperatures
By Brishti Basu | The Tyee Summer is typically when restaurants hire and train new workers. During the 2021 heat dome, that meant …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Toronto dairy company fined $110,000 after worker suffers severe burns
Lactalis Canada Inc., a Toronto-based dairy products manufacturer, has been fined $110,000 following a workplace injury that left an employee with severe …