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Editor's Note 
 
Tomorrow I’ll be at Workplace Safety and Prevention Services' regional conference in Kitchener, Ont. Watch our social channels for coverage! Attending? Pop into Ballroom A where I'll be moderating a panel stacked with OHS Canada Honours winners.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Worker fatality results in $125K fine for commercial farm

Gwillimdale Farms Ltd., a commercial farm and vegetable washing, grading and packaging facility, has been fined $125,000 after a worker was fatally injured while lubricating its potato line.


Alberta company fined $90K after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire

O'Reilly Oilfield Services Ltd. has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect the health and safety of workers under its supervision. The sentence comes after one worker was severely burned by a fire in July 2021 at an oil and gas site near Valleyview, in northwest Alberta.


Steelworks company fined $68K after worker injured

A manufacturer and installer of structural steel for construction projects has been fined $68,000 after a worker sustained critical injuries at a worksite in Newmarket, Ont.


New occupational first aid requirements take effect in B.C. on Nov. 1

WorkSafeBC is asking the province’s employers to take the necessary steps to ensure they meet new occupational first aid requirements taking effect next month.


DFO ordered to improve officer gear to counter threat from 'criminals' with firearms

A labour investigator has agreed with federal fishery officers that heavily armed criminals pose a threat to their lives and has ordered managers to take steps immediately to reduce the danger.


 
 
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2024 Community Leader: Kevin Watson is committed to building stronger communities

To say Kevin Watson is active in his community would be a massive understatement. Watson, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s superintendent for health and safety in the Ontario region and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), works tirelessly as an agent of change at the local, provincial and national levels. » Read More...
 
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2024 Best Ergonomics Program: Modern Niagara stands strong on ergonomics

Since winning the Best Ergonomics Program award in 2023’s OHS Honours, Modern Niagara has continued to see very low numbers of ergonomics claims. In fact, the company has posted just five since February 2021, despite tripling its workforce in this time. » Read More...
 
 
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BUSINESS NEWS 
 

Bravo Target Safety enters strategic partnership with Proveo

Bravo Target Safety, an industrial safety services provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Proveo, a provider of proprietary remote confined space management (RCSM) systems and services, to enrich both companies’ offerings. » Read More...

Benchmark Gensuite acquires Anvl

Benchmark Gensuite, an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and sustainability platform provider, has acquired Anvl, a globally-deployed, AI-powered frontline worker safety solution. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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Managing fatigue-related risks in the workplace

As we head into fall, the days are getting shorter and darker. This shift in daylight can throw off our circadian rhythm and make it challenging to balance sleep and alertness. This can subsequently increase worker fatigue – a form of potential impairment – impacting productivity and increasing the risk of occupational injuries and illnesses. » Read More...

Preventing workplace mental harm begins by asking questions

Workplace mental harm may not be permanent but could impact an employee’s judgment or behaviour. It can be likened to an injured ankle that is sprained, not broken, but still impairs walking. The person can continue walking with treatment and support while the ankle heals. » Read More...

 
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Events 
 

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 » Register now