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The Dundas, Ont.-based company uses a steel concrete mixing tank called a Planetary Concrete Mixer in the production of precast concrete products. At the end of every shift, the mixer requires cleaning, including the inside where the concrete is mixed.
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Forest products firm Canfor says hired contractors on their way to conduct field survey work for the company were on board a helicopter that crashed.
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Six years after a devastating injury on an Ontario farm, Leroy Thomas says he's finally feeling hopeful about the future. The former seasonal worker from Jamaica dislocated his spine while working at a Simcoe, Ont., tobacco farm in 2017, an injury that left him unable to continue as an agricultural worker and in deep financial distress.
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The company pled guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener on Sept. 18, 2023, for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that led to a worker's critical injuries.
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The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announce the location of its new head office. It will located at 300 Tartan Drive in London, Ont., a location that currently houses 3M.
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You put safety first, and so do we. That's why we're thrilled to introduce the Dräger X-pect ® series of protective eyewear. These goggles and spectacles go beyond keeping your eyes shielded. They redefine comfort and durability.
The X-pect® series offers two styles:
Spectacles (X-pect® 2000): Lightweight, shatterproof spectacles with all-round protection
Goggles (X-pect® 4000): Robust goggles offering a tight seal for added protection
Key features of the eyewear include:
- Premium anti-scratch and anti-fog coating
- Compatible with most prescription glasses
- Can be combined with Dräger's N95 and half-face mask offerings
- Certified according to ANSI Z87.1, AUS/NZ 1337 and CSA Z94.3
- Goggles: Flexible PVC frame offers added comfort and secure fit
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In an industry where heavy loads and large equipment are the norm, CRH Canada is carrying an unusual but vital message on the side of its trucks. A total of 17 vehicles have now been transformed into roving billboards to promote suicide prevention.
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The concept of a safety “team” is a relatively new one for Utilities Kingston. Just a couple of years ago, that team consisted of one person — Scott Robinson, health and safety supervisor.
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Joël Richer took an unconventional path into the world of occupational health and safety. Back in 2006, he kicked off his career in the financial sector — taking roles in the collection and compliance departments at Citi Financial while completing a master’s degree in history.
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When Niclas Manson was studying kinesiology at the University of Toronto, a lot of his peers were focused on careers focused on treating injuries and diseases — including as physiotherapists or doctors. “I always thought it would have been a much cooler, and smarter, idea to try and prevent any sort of injury from happening before going to a doctor,” he said.
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Norm Keith got an early taste of the dangers that workplaces can pose. He was working summers underground in the mines in Sudbury, Ont., to put himself through university. “The second summer I was there, a worker was killed. Not somebody I worked with, I didn’t witness it, but it was still very real and very close to home,” said Keith.
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On Sept. 29, 2000, Const. John Petropoulos of the Calgary Police Service was called to investigate a break-and-enter at a warehouse. While on the mezzanine level, the four-year-veteran stepped onto what he believed was a study floor — but it was a false ceiling.
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Amidst the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising concerns about employee well-being, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) launched a Whole Person Health, Safety and Wellness Strategy in 2020. The goal was to bring together various programs and offerings, including traditional health and safety, disability management, and well-being offerings together in a “holistic approach."
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More than 300 forest and peatland fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island caused hazy skies across the region on Monday, prompting government officials to ask people to work from home.
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A shooting at a Florida auto shop that killed two men was triggered by a former customer's dissatisfaction with work done on his car two years ago, police said.
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Target said it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
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It has been an incredible couple of weeks behind the editor’s desk at OHS Canada. August and September are amongst the busiest periods for us as we sift through the nominations that pour in for OHS Honours and the Top 25 Under 40. The stories we uncovered are powerful and moving, and the best practices we’re shining a spotlight on can make a difference in any organization.
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Discover the new benchmark in safety with the revised and expanded version of REThinking Hand Safety! Dive deeper into proven strategies, learn how to reduce injuries, and encourage team and leadership buy-in. Available in audio and ebook version.
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October 20, 2023 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
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