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Buddy system among key tactics to protect workers from extreme cold, says Alberta official

Trent Bancarz, an Edmonton-based spokesperson for Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade, said it’s important to remember that plunging temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable — “cold weather is a workplace hazard in certain conditions and (employers) have to take steps to assess the risks and control to the extent extent reasonable or possible.


‘Don’t be an igloo on wheels’: CAA expert offers tips to stay safe on the roads this winter

Kristine D’Arbelles, senior director of public affairs at the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), sat down with OHS Canada to talk about what employers and workers can do to ensure they stay safe while driving in the winter. Kristine D’Arbelles, senior director of public affairs at the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), sat down with OHS Canada to talk about what employers and workers can do to ensure they stay safe while driving in the winter.


 
 
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5 ways to protect lone, remote workers during cold Canadian winters

Depending on who you ask, Canada may or may not be the coldest nation on earth. This vast, beautiful country of ours can certainly get cold in the winter and that presents a range of unique challenges for those who work outdoors or in uninsulated environments. » Read More...

Reviewing unique hazards teleworkers face in winter

There are unique safety hazards and risks that our teleworkers are facing in the home environment, particularly during the cold, Canadian winter months. » Read More...

Snow shovelling: Healthy exercise or deadly activity?

Every winter, hospital admissions of people experiencing chest pain or heart attacks increase after snowfalls. One Canadian study reported a 34 per cent increased risk for death in men due to heart attack on days following 20 cm or more of snow. » Read More...

 
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