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Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss says police were called for shots fired at Pickering Casino Resort and arrived on scene shortly after 5 a.m., where they found a security guard suffering from gunshot wounds.
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The organization that oversees and enforces worker safety in New Brunswick continues to drop the rates employers pay to make sure there's enough money to compensate people injured on the job. It is a sign that workplaces are becoming safer overall, WorkSafeNB says.
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WorkSafeBC's Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper proposing changes to the policy on time limits for filing a mental disorder claim — and it's looking for public input.
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West Vancouver police say the operator of a front-end loader was caught under the rig as it overturned. Details, such as what caused the machine to flip, are still being determined.
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Parent has been in the role of vice-president of health and safety services at WSN since 2015, and is a former paramedic, miner, mine rescue volunteer, and mining health and safety manager.
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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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Satnam (Sam) Chauhan had a lonely start as a safety professional at the City of Surrey. He came over from the City of Vancouver, where he was surrounded by a dozen OHS employees. But in Surrey, it was just him — and he sat in his office for the first two days, waiting for instructions and guidance that never came.
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“You’re just lost. You’re a lost person.” That’s how Shirley Hickman described the weeks and months that followed the death of her son Tim, who was killed on the job in 1996 when there was an explosion at an arena in London, Ont. He was 20. There were no immediate answers.
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The biggest risk for workers at SLB can be found on the road. To help keep staff safe behind the wheel, the company embraced technology — leveraging it in a three-pronged approach to improve its driving culture.
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Modern Niagara Vancouver noticed a worrisome trend in its injury statistics. The company, which has a focus on plumbing and mechanical work, employs a lot of plumbers and sheet metal workers. “We’re always working at heights, and we’re always working with sharp tools and materials,” said Ken Brodie, HSE Specialist.
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Most of the reaction to the predawn death of a rail worker who mistakenly stepped in front of two CSX locomotives last month has focused on whether the 19-year veteran should have seen the train coming and not on the actions of a worker who could hardly see the front of the locomotives he or she was operating using a remote control.
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R.M. Palmer Co. did not heed warnings from employees about a natural gas leak, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which issued multiple citations to the company.
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More than 300 forest and peatland fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island caused hazy skies across the region last week, prompting government officials to ask people to work from home.
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The driving profession is unsafe. Taxi drivers and ride-hail drivers, who drive for apps like Uber and Lyft, face many safety risks on the road, from accidents and injuries to harassment and violence. In fact, 83 per cent of ride-hail drivers from around the world feel their work is unsafe.
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Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, there was considerable debate about its potential effects. Some predicted it would trigger an economic “goldrush,” while others worried it would lead to public health “tragedies.” Researchers like myself have since investigated the real effects of legalization. As it turns out, certain trends were already underway.
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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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