News and analysis on occupational health and safety in Canadian workplaces. Coverage includes regulatory updates, safety programs, incident prevention, mental health and wellness integration, and employer responsibilities under provincial and federal OHS laws.
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta (WCB) has announced an increase to the claim cost threshold for no-time-lost (NTL) claims, which will …
Hydro One Networks Inc. and a supervisor have been fined a combined $262,000 following a workplace incident that left a worker critically …
A new U.S. survey suggests that most Americans would back certain COVID-like containment measures if another pandemic were to emerge, even though …
A Drayton, Ont., agricultural and recycling company has been fined $175,000 after a worker was critically injured in an industrial accident. Marvara …
A St. Jacobs, Ont., construction company has been ordered to pay a $70,000 fine after a worker was struck by a vehicle …
WorkSafeBC has updated its workplace exposure limits for styrene, a chemical commonly used in manufacturing, effective Jan. 8, 2025. The move aligns …
The Prince Edward Island government has amended the Highway Traffic Act to allow ambulances and fire trucks to use flashing blue lights …
WorkSafeNB has launched a review of its Home Modifications Policy, inviting public feedback on proposed changes intended to improve support for injured …
WorkSafeBC will keep its average base premium rate at 1.55 per cent of assessable payroll in 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year …
A mining company that contracted out truck maintenance has been ordered by the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board to pay an administrative …
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