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WCB claims cost threshold increased for Alberta employers in 2025

January 16, 2025

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta (WCB) has announced an increase to the claim cost threshold for no-time-lost (NTL) claims, which will rise from $1,900 …

Hydro One, supervisor fined $262,000 after worker critically injured in Ontario

January 15, 2025

Americans open to pandemic policies like masks, closures – but worry about economic, political impacts

January 15, 2025

Ontario recycling company fined $175,000 after worker critically injured after falling into equipment

January 14, 2025

Construction company fined $70,000 after worker critically injured on job in Fergus, Ont.

January 14, 2025

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WorkSafeBC adopts stricter exposure limits for styrene, a chemical used in manufacturing

January 10, 2025 0 comments

WorkSafeBC has updated its workplace exposure limits for styrene, a chemical commonly used in manufacturing, effective Jan. 8, 2025. The move aligns British Columbia with …

Blue lights on PEI fire trucks and ambulances aim to improve roadside safety

January 8, 2025

WorkSafeNB seeks input on home modifications policy review

January 3, 2025

WorkSafeBC keeps average base premium rate at 1.55 per cent for 2025

January 2, 2025

Teck Coal ordered to pay $140,000 after mine worker severely injured changing truck wheel

January 2, 2025

Ontario workplace changes for Jan. 1 impact safety, equality, and agency fees: Ministry of Labour

December 31, 2024

Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of ‘Beast Games’

December 30, 2024

Ontario spending $30 million to help firefighters prevent cancer risks

Actuary Sharon Giffen appointed to WorkSafeBC board of directors

Saskatchewan Health Authority fined $75,000 after worker injured after falling from stepladder

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Workplace harassment mismanagement clears path for employee damages...

December 17, 2024

An arbitrator has ruled that an employee can seek damages for breaches of a collective agreement and duty of care, despite the employer’s argument that …

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Becklar secures new investment to expand safety technology solutions

Ergodyne’s new PPE aims to reduce workplace injuries and increase adoption

Becklar Workforce Safety integrates Apple’s Live Activities for enhanced worker safety

BendPak introduces new ergonomic work seats to reduce strain and improve worker comfort

EarthCam unveils camera system integrating air quality monitoring for construction sites

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Louisiana contractor cited for preventable drowning at North Carolina site

January 7, 2025

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New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328K in fines for repeated...

by HR News Canada December 12, 2024

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Alabama sausage plant cited again for safety violations, faces $103K...

by HR News Canada December 12, 2024

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency

Company fined $30,000 after 2024 death at Sussex, N.B.-area wind farm site

Four Winds Construction fined $130,000 after workplace fatality on road widening project

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