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.
WorkSafeBC has announced that the preliminary average base premium rate for employers will remain unchanged at 1.55 percent of assessable payroll in …
South Essex Fabricating Inc., a fabricator of commercial greenhouse structures and pre-engineered buildings, has been fined $65,000 following a workplace incident that …
By Steve Granger, Concordia University and Nick Turner, University of Calgary Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven …
A fight between paramedics in the County of Frontenac and their employer over the type of personal flotation devices (PFDs) provided has …
By Joanne Crawford, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Chris Peace, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and …
Nova Scotia has updated its workplace hazardous materials regulations to align with the national Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), ensuring consistency …
A Quebec-based drilling company, Forages Technic-Eau Inc. (also known as Technic-Eau Drillings Inc.), has been fined $60,000 following a workplace injury incident …
WorkSafeNB has reported a historic low in workplace injury rates and robust financial performance in its 2023 Annual Report. The report, released …
WorkplaceNL has achieved a historic low in its lost-time injury rate for 2023, reaching 1.3 per 100 workers. This marks a 13 …
Avetta, a provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, has announced the appointment of Gretchen Eischen as its new chief marketing …
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