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WCB Nova Scotia holding rates flat despite volatility in financial markets, changing nature of injuries

Overall funding dipped just below 100 per cent in the first quarter, but that’s still a big difference from the 27 per cent funding level in the early 1990s.


WorkSafeNB could end requirement to send JHSC meeting minutes to agency

Instead, employers would keep the minutes on file for a specified amount of time — WorkSafeNB is seeking input from stakeholders. Deadline is Sept. 8.


B.C. town calls WorkSafeBC inspection ‘uncommonly gruelling’ and ‘onerous’

The village of Port Clements received 16 notices of non-compliance. Fixing them is a priority, but it also means there will be a “definite effect on production in other areas of operations.”
 
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Workplace safety: A universal language that can’t get lost in translation

Canada’s increasing diversity posts both opportunities and challenges for employers. We uncovered some interesting ideas while researching the winners of OHS Honours. Senior editor Todd Humber takes a look. » Read More
 

Sustainable safety practices provide calm in the current storm

Business sustainability goes beyond environmental initiatives. It requires understanding your future employees, consumers and products. Lisa McGuire, CEO of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance, takes a look. » Read More
 
 
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Florida utility gets $500K fine, probation for blast that killed 5 workers

Tampa Electric Co. ordered to follow a new safety compliance plan by the U.S. Justice Department. » Read More

U.S. judge orders Starbucks workers, fired over safety concerns, to be reinstated

Workers were involved in an effort to unionize their store in Memphis. » Read More
 
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Date: Sept. 19
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