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.
In a move aimed at simplifying the certification process for safety and hygiene professionals, the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) …
By Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, University of Victoria and Cole J. Kennedy, University of Victoria The toxic drug crisis is Canada’s longest-standing public …
The protection of the safety of workers is an essential obligation on all Ontario employers. Under subsection 43(3) of Ontario’s Occupational Health …
Record-breaking heat is forecast to settle over Ontario and parts of eastern Canada this week, with temperatures in the mid-30s and humidex …
A number of significant amendments to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act are coming into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, including changes designed to …
British Columbia has amended its employment standards regulation, allowing young performers under 16 to participate in film and television productions that require …
Ineos Styrolution, the plastics plant mired in controversy since high levels of benzene pollution were reported there earlier this year, is now …
Lafarge Canada was justified in terminating a site superintendent who tested positive for THC following a minor vehicle accident at a worksite, …
A recent report from Nokia highlights significant improvements in worker safety among enterprises that have implemented private wireless networks. The 2024 Industrial …
The Agnico Eagle Macassa Mine Rescue Team from the Kirkland Lake District has emerged victorious in the 2024 Ontario Mine Rescue provincial …
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