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Editor's Note 
 
I'm roaming around the Health and Safety Professionals Canada conference in Edmonton this week. I hope to meet some of you there! Couldn't make it this time out? I'll be sharing updates on OHS Canada's website and social channels – keep an eye out!
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

Improving mental health support for workers at LNG Canada project

Two-and-a-half years after Workplace Options, an independent provider of holistic well-being and employee engagement solutions, partnered with construction and engineering firm JGC Fluor, on-site counselling sessions per rotation at the remote LNG Canada project site have more than tripled.


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Learn how nudge theory applies to hand safety

Workplace accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. But what if we could subtly influence human behavior to prioritize safety?


Working at heights: Are you compliant, or are you safe?

In a perfect world, a single set of safety regulations would apply across Canada. But you’ll often find regulations vary from province to province. Layer national safety regulations on top of that, and you can end up with a complex set of rules to follow. However, even if you operate in accordance with every regulation, are you genuinely safe or merely compliant?


WorkSafeBC announces revised exposure limits for selected chemical substances

At its May 2024 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s board of directors approved the adoption of the 2019 and 2020 new and revised American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values for a number of chemical substances.


PEI’s WCB broadening compensation for psychological injuries

Prince Edward Island’s Workers Compensation Board (WCB) will be broadening its compensation coverage to include psychological injuries resulting from work-related harassment. This change will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.


SureWerx acquires Fall Safe

SureWerx, a global provider of safety, tool and equipment products, has acquired Fall Safe.


 
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Is pre-planning part of your workplace mental health program design?

As more organizations move towards creating psychological health and safety initiatives and designing and implementing workplace mental health programs, pre-planning is often forgotten or not considered at all. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction companies

The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the building process, alleging the businesses recklessly cut corners and used inappropriate materials for the build. » Read More...

DuPont aims to drive PPE innovation and sustainability through collaboration

DuPont has announced plans to strengthen collaborations with existing and new customers in the hopes of propelling innovation and sustainability in personal protective equipment. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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Your smart watch isn’t a medical device – but it is tracking all your health data

For millions of people, smartwatches aren’t just a piece of technology. They can use them to take control of their health in ways never thought possible. But some users could also conflate health tips with medical advice. » Read More...

Preventing workplace mental harm begins by asking questions

What percentage of your workforce is at risk of workplace mental harm? Before answering this question, you must understand mental harm. » Read More...

 
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