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Editor's Note 
 
The biggest night in safety is nearly here! This Thursday we're celebrating the winners of the 2024 OHS Honours at the Palais Royale in Toronto. Watch OHSCanada.com and our social channels for coverage of this year's winners!
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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New tower crane regulations take effect on Oct. 1 in B.C.

British Columbia aims to improve the safety of tower cranes with new regulations that will come into effect on Oct. 1.


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Contractor sourcing: How to address complexity and risk

Read the full blog article to explore the complexities of contractor selection and learn practical solutions to streamline this critical task.


One man dead in Ontario Place industrial accident: police

One man is dead after a piece of construction equipment flipped over at Ontario Place, according to police.


Groundwater testing shows 'high levels' of cyanide near mine disaster: Yukon

Yukon officials say they are working to understand how groundwater moves through an area where a failure at a mine released millions of tonnes of cyanide-laced ore into the surrounding environment, about 480 kilometres north of Whitehorse.


Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report says

A new report warns railroads should take special care in the way they assemble trains that routinely measure more than a mile or two, especially those with a mix of different types of cars.


 
 
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Confined catastrophes: How to conduct a safe rescue

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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

An explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran kills at least 34 workers

An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 34 workers and injured 17 others, officials said Sunday, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country's history as others remained missing hours after the blast. » Read More...

Road work inspector who leaped to safety during Baltimore bridge collapse to file claim

It was just another overnight shift for Damon Davis, a road construction inspector who was supervising repairs on Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge — until the deck beneath his feet started crumbling. He ran for his life and, miraculously, made it to safety moments before the bridge collapsed into the water below. » Read More...

 
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Considerations for an organizational psychological health and safety scorecard

Adherence to a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework is at the core of psychological safety success. One challenge Dr. Bill Howatt continues to observe with many organizations dipping their toes into psychological health and safety scorecards is lack of awareness about the gap between activities and evidence-based outcomes. In other words, sending employees to training does not mean anything changes. » Read More...

Redefining workplace safety through digital transformation

The construction industry is critical to local communities and businesses around the world. However, due to the nature of the work, it is inherently hazardous, as workers are routinely exposed to risks such as falls from heights, strikes by heavy equipment, electrical shocks, and exposure to harmful substances. » Read More...

 
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OHS Honours is 3 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. » Book your seat today – there are just a few tickets left
 
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2024 OHS Canada Honours 

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

Make It Safe Vancouver

October 9, 2024 | 777 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6 » 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