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

The family of a Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death trying to repair a flat tire on his employer’s car says they are disappointed Quebec’s labour tribunal denied them compensation.


Town of Kindersley fined $175K after worker fatally injured

The Town of Kindersley in west-central Saskatchewan has been ordered to pay $175,000 after a worker was fatally injured when entering a sewer manhole.


ASSP recruiting presenters for Safety 2025 in Orlando

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is seeking a diverse group of occupational safety and health professionals to present at the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando. The submission deadline is Sept. 11.


 
 
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Re-thinking road safety in the age of autonomous vehicles

Driver behaviour contributes to about 86 per cent of collisions causing injury or death on Canada’s roadways, according to Transport Canada’s National Collision Database. In a country that recorded 1,931 motor vehicle fatalities in 2022 (the last year for which complete data is available), that means about 1,660 deaths were caused by human error. This begs the question: can autonomous technology make our roads safer? » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Robot's attempt to sample melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use an extendable robot to remove a fragment of melted fuel from a wrecked reactor at Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended Thursday due to a technical issue. » Read More...

Explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India kill at least 18 workers

A big explosion triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical plant in southern India, killing at least 18 workers, police said Thursday. » Read More...

Nebraska man accepts plea deal in case of active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far

A Nebraska man has pleaded no contest to four counts of making a terroristic threat during a 2022 active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far. » Read More...

 
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Norm Keith's 10 recommendations to improve worker safety

In Norm Keith's experience, it’s not usually the length of the safety policy or the program documents that determine the best program. Rather, employers who invest in a simple, practical, and effective safety program consistently get the best results. » Read More...

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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2024 OHS Canada Honours 

September 26, 2024 | 601 Lake Shore Blvd W., Toronto, Ont. M6K 3C1 » Register now

Partners in Prevention Regional Health & Safety Conference - Southwestern

October 16, 2024 | 425 Bingemans Centre Dr. Kitchener, Ont. N2B 3X7 » Register now

Partners in Prevention Regional Health & Safety Conference - Forum North

November 5, 2024 | 1 Valhalla Inn Rd. Thunder Bay, Ont. P7E 6J1 » Register now

Partners in Prevention Regional Health & Safety Conference – Golden Horseshoe 

November 15, 2024 | 6380 Fallsview Casino Blvd. Niagara Falls, Ont. L2G 7X5 » Read More...