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Editor's Note 
 
In a new study, just 54 per cent of safety managers reported training workers to maintain their head protection. It's a sobering reminder that we need to make sure workers know how to take care of their equipment, so it can take care of them.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Is the safety industry at a turning point for head protection practices?

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a provider of safety and compliance solutions, and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently joined forces to conduct a comprehensive study on head protection practices and challenges – and there are some big ones.


Study shows injured workers have higher rates of opioid poisonings than the general population

People who have previously experienced a work-related injury are more likely to experience opioid poisonings and other opioid-related harms than the general population, according to new research from the Institute for Work & Health and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre.


Saskatoon company fined $70K after worker falls from scaffold

Denovo Window & Door Inc. has pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.


 
 
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2024 Holistic Employee Health Award: BGIS builds a holistic approach to employee safety, health and wellness

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations wrestled with questions about how to care for their employees while keeping the lights on. BGIS was no exception. However, the integrated facilities management provider was trying to answer these questions against a backdrop of growth, acquisitions, and a changing company culture as those newly acquired employees joined its existing team. » Read More...
 
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2024 Lawyer of the Year: Norm Keith remains committed to helping everyone achieve safer workplaces

There are a few things Norm Keith credits for helping him nab the OHS Lawyer of the Year award for a second time, including summers underground in the mines in Sudbury, Ont., where he worked to put himself through university. » Read More...
 
 
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  • Cut resistance: Meets the highest ANSI A9 cut resistance standards, ensuring protection against cut hazards in high-risk tasks
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the deaths of more than 140 people in an explosion on Oct. 16 as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker in one of the deadliest road accidents ever in the West African nation. » Read More...

Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company he worked for, arguing that workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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Steps to prevent and react to on-site slip and fall accidents

Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents, but they are also some of the most preventable. Understanding the hazards that lead to these incidents is the first step in creating a safer work environment. » Read More...

Facilitating psychological protection for ageism

Growing old is hard enough for many individuals who become isolated with age. Feeling discriminated against in the workplace because of age is another stressor. » Read More...

 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
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Did you know that Watson Gloves has over 80 styles made from recycled plastic bottles? Featuring cut resistant, high performance, winter lined - they have the right glove for the job.

Want to see how your sustainable PPE purchases make a difference? Ask about their ESG calculator to show incremental carbon savings from using gloves with recycled materials!

The futures in your hands! » Learn more
 
Events 
 
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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