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10 years, zero lost-time injuries: Coca-Cola plant in Chatham, Ont., passes milestone

The milestone puts the plant first for safety out of Coca-Cola’s 55 Canadian locations.

Quebec tribunal denies compensation to family of migrant worker who died on farm

Family of Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death trying to repair a flat tire on his employer’s car says they are disappointed in ruling.

WorkSafeBC releases details on four fatal incidents in January

Incidents include a security guard killed in a fall and a worker struck by a forklift.

Quebec company fined $125,000 after worker falls into pit on Ottawa construction site

Worker fell into concrete cistern that was six metres deep.

Ottawa police say a criminal investigation is underway following Orleans explosion

Explosion injured 12 people, destroyed several homes under construction.

 
 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
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The NEW Dräger X-am® 2800: Always On Duty. For Your Safety.

The X-am 2800 multi-gas detector measures up to four gases and is equipped with a shock-resistant CatEx sensor. With the Dräger Gas Detection Connect software, it offers live monitoring and powerful fleet management. Designed for personal monitoring, the X-am 2800 offers the highest level of safety at a low cost of ownership.

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Memo to leaders: Supporting mental wellness at work builds resiliency

Lisa McGuire, CEO of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, offers her take on what leaders can do to support staff. » Read More...
 
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Nominations open for 2023 OHS Honours, Canada's premier workplace safety awards

OHS Honours is back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever for 2023. Nominations are now open and, as always, there is no nomination fee to participate. » Read More...
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Five die in mine in southwest China as hope fades for 47 trapped in northern part of nation

Deadly mine disasters occur regularly in China, although authorities have reduced their toll greatly by emphasizing safety and closing smaller operations that lacked necessary equipment. » Read More...

5 killed in Arkansas plane crash were employees heading to site of deadly Ohio plant explosion

A twin-engine Beech B2000 airplane crashed at about noon Wednesday near an industrial site in Little Rock shortly after taking off. » Read More...

NTSB: Train crew got safety alert just before derailment in Ohio

An engineer slowed and stopped the train after getting a “critical audible alarm message." » Read More...

 
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Rail accidents: Public safety and accountability suffer because of deregulation

The ongoing environmental tragedy in Ohio caused by the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train — which sent toxic chemicals into the air and local waterways — will take a long time to clean up. And if a similar rail tragedy in Canada is an example, it could take even longer to get answers about the cause and true damage. » Read More...

Companies oversell the self-driving capabilities of their cars, with horrific outcomes

Tesla recall another instance of vehicles equipped with automated driving technology falling short of their safety expectations » Read More...

 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
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PPE for Women: Join OHS Canada for the free virtual event

Research from the CSA Group found just six per cent of Canadian women say the personal protective equipment (PPE) they wear is designed for them.

That has led them to make troubling modifications, using things like duct tape, to get through the day. This compromises the safety of the workers, as the modifications may be making the PPE less effective.

Join OHS Canada on March 23, 2023, as we bring together experts to address the issue head on and discuss solutions to ensure all workers are getting the proper equipment they need to stay safe on the job. Thanks to our sponsors Avetta; OSG; Public Service Health & Safety Association; Levitt-Safety; and CSA Group for making this event possible. » Reserve your free spot today!
 
Events 
 

ASSP Safety23 Conference + Expo

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: June 4, 2023
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