The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses …
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Ontario Federation of Labour backs private member’s bill for workplace heat protections
A proposed law aimed at protecting workers from heat-related hazards in the workplace received public support this week from the Ontario Federation …
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By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer New research out of the University of British Columbia shows migrant workers are living in extreme …
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OSHA proposes new heat safety rule to protect workers in the U.S.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States has released a draft of its proposed rule aimed at preventing …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
WorkSafeBC urges employers to prepare for extreme heat, wildfire smoke this summer
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire …
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OFL, NDP call for heat stress to be recognized as a workplace hazard in Ontario
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) have launched a campaign — called “The Heat is …