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OHS legislation: Reviewing the year that was

The year 2021 saw not the end of COVID-19, but instead the continuation of uncertainty and a further shifting workplace safety reality, where vaccines became readily available and policies mandating their use were challenged.


Employers should plan for lots of sick workers: B.C.’s top doctor

British Columbia’s provincial health officer is advising businesses to put contingency plans in place to continue operating as up to one-third of their staff could be off sick with the Omicron variant of COVID-19.


Ontario allowing shorter isolation following 2 negative rapid tests

Ontarians with COVID-19 symptoms can leave isolation sooner than the required five days if two rapid antigen tests come back negative.
 
 
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No ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution when it comes to vaccine mandates at work: experts

Ontario employers and workers are getting a clearer picture of when and what kind of immunization mandates can be enforced in the workplace. » Read More
 

Remote communities locking down, banning outsiders as COVID-19 spreads

The latest wave of COVID-19 is bringing health-care resources in some remote communities in Canada to the breaking point as case numbers explode. » Read More
 
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Stay home or work sick? Omicron poses a conundrum in U.S.

As the raging Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheque. » Read more

Italy requires coronavirus vaccines for people 50 and older

The Italian government has approved a measure requiring people older than 50 to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, as the country struggles with nearly daily new records of fresh infections fueled by the Omicron variant. » Read more
 
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Occupational Health and Safety Conference

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Date: April 26 to 28, 2022
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Date: May 9 to 12
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