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Alberta highway worker struck while on the job, in serious condition

A highway worker is in serious, potentially life-threatening condition after being struck while on the job northeast of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. CTV Edmonton reports the crash happened about 7:45 a.m. on Monday on Highway 15.


Mental-health facility found not guilty on four out of five oh&s charges

A Brockville, Ont. judge has acquitted the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group on four out of five occupational health and safety charges, arising out of a patient’s attack on an employee of the Brockville Mental Health Centre two years ago.


TTC, union clash over reported pollution in subway tunnels

The union representing subway workers with the Toronto Transit Commission is calling for better employee protection, including respiratory masks, following a Health Canada study claiming poor air quality in the underground tunnels.


Man charged with second-degree murder in death of London, Ont. taxi driver

Officers found 64-year-old Vijay Bhatia of London without vital signs, and he was pronounced dead in hospital. Investigators say Bhatia had picked up two passengers and allege he was assaulted by one of them after driving the pair to the parking lot.


Former military officer charged with sexual assault in B.C.

A former officer stationed at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in British Columbia has been charged with sexual assault. National Defence says that the assault was alleged to have occurred against another military employee in 2010.


Soldier who died while training was in vehicle involved in other fatal accidents

Sgt. Robert Dynerowicz died in hospital, and three other soldiers were hurt, after their LAV III crashed last Tuesday on a gravel road. Col. Conrad Mialkowski of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group said the accident is under investigation.
 
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When the Dust Settles

From 1978 to 1979, Jim Hobbs was one of many miners in northern Ontario who inhaled finely ground aluminum dust known as McIntyre Powder, which was believed to protect them from silicosis. Canisters containing this powder were punctured, and a compressed-air system would send out a thick, black cloud of respirable aluminum dust into specially constructed chambers or change rooms where miners breathed in the dust. During the dispersal process, all ventilation would be halted. » Read More

Managing Change

Significant changes in a workplace affect the mental and physical health of employees, says a recent study by Toronto-based consulting firm Morneau Shepell. » Read More
 
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Saskatchewan man dead after workplace accident at feed business east of Edmonton

Police say a 57-year-old man was found dead inside a grain hopper. It’s believed the man was clearing the hopper when the accident happened. » Read More

Work refusal leads to layoffs at Sterling Fuels

Disputes over safety continue to disrupt operations at the Windsor, Ont. location of Sterling Fuels Limited. » Read More
 
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MSA ALTAIR® 4XR multigas detector is real time: Safety at the speed of now

March 8, 2017 – CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – New MSA ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides (optional) real-time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity. » Read More

Uvex Hydroshield™ Anti-fog lens coating now available from Honeywell

March 6, 2017 – SMITHFIELD, RI – Honeywell announced that it has expanded the number of eye-protection products available with Uvex HydroShield™ anti-fog lens coating by seven new offerings, due to popular demand. » Read More