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Construction company fined nearly $170K after tower crane hits high-voltage power lines

A construction company working on a Coquitlam development site was slapped with a $167,890 fine from WorkSafeBC, after its tower crane hit adjacent high-voltage lines and caused a power outage to the surrounding area.


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Partners in Prevention returns to Ontario this fall

With more than a dozen concurrent sessions to choose from for managers, supervisors and workers, the conference will offer tactics to create workplace cultures to help businesses stay ahead of the curve.


Documents show dozens of harassment, violence cases at CSIS. It deemed only 8 founded.

When Canada's spy chief wrote a secret letter to the public safety minister last December — the week after a report emerged that two young women in the service had been sexually assaulted by a senior colleague — it came with a warning. David Vigneault, then director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, told Dominic LeBlanc that he expected “more cases to surface in the coming weeks,” and that he had to be “transparent” about this with the minister.


WCB Nova Scotia reports injuries decline, service measures improve in Q1 of 2024

Workplace injuries declined across Nova Scotia in the first quarter of 2024, while the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) improved on key measures of customer service, according to the organization’s first quarterly report under the Protect More Strategic Plan 2024-2030.


 
 
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A very common tool many companies use to verify the effectiveness of any compliance system, whether related to health and safety or employment standards, is the handy checklist. Those tasked with performing internal auditing or facility inspections will use a pre-determined list of observations and standards that aim to determine whether the company is following the rules and practicing appropriate due diligence. How is it then, when all the boxes are checked, that a company may still experience workplace injuries, regulatory violations, or poor performance and safety culture? » Read More...
 
 
 
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A+A 2025 International Congress seeking speaker proposals

Fresh ideas are being sought for the 39th International A+A Congress 2025, taking place concurrently with A+A 2025, International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, from Nov. 4 to 7, 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. All proposals must be submitted by Oct. 31. » Read More...

Two Delta planes collide on an Atlanta taxiway, knocking the tail off one

Two Delta Air Lines planes collided on a taxiway at Atlanta's airport last week, with a larger plane knocking over the tail of a smaller regional jet. No injuries were reported and Delta said passengers were rebooked on other flights that departed Tuesday afternoon. » Read More...

 
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Insights for launching a psychological health and safety program

With changes in legislation, growing union pressure on employers to implement the CSA-Z1003 standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, and increased disability costs linked to mental health, more employers are beginning psychological health and safety (PHS) programs. But regardless of their motivation, employers should be clear on their why, what, and how before launching such a program. » Read More...

Work-related health and safety issues must be paid for by employers, not the public

Workplace health initiatives can play an important role in promoting healthy employee lifestyles. These initiatives can reduce absenteeism and health-care costs by more than 25 per cent. If an organization benefits from having a healthy workforce, then investing in the health of workers makes economic sense. However, not all organizations follow this approach. » Read More...

 
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The biggest night in safety is almost here!

OHS Honours is 10 days away… Save your seat now. Join us Sept. 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Don’t miss the 2024 OHS Honours, when we’ll celebrate health and safety leaders from across the country and spotlight best practices designed to make our workplaces safer and healthier for everyone. The festivities start with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and an awards presentation celebrating the best in workplace health and safety.

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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 » Read More...

Partners in Prevention Regional Health & Safety Conference – Golden Horseshoe 

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