͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     
About Us

View As Webpage  | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
@{mv_date_MMM d, yyyy}@
 
Editor's Note 
 
October was expensive for Saskatchewan Power Corporation. On Oct. 18, it was fined $800,000 for a 2020 incident that left two workers dead. Then, on Oct. 31, it was fined another $700,000 for a 2022 incident that injured a worker. Learn more below.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
#TITLE#

Saskatchewan Power Corporation fined again, this time for a serious workplace injury

Saskatchewan Power Corporation has been fined $700,000 after a worker was seriously injured when exposed to a high voltage of electricity.


Scaffolding company ordered to pay $350,000 over fatal workplace fall in Alberta

A scaffolding company has been ordered to pay $350,000 over a fatal workplace fall in northwestern Alberta.


Company ordered to pay $200,000 in Alberta arena workplace death

A recreation facility equipment supplier has been ordered to pay $200,000 after a worker was killed at an arena in central Alberta.


Charges dropped in 2021 death of Norfolk County farm worker

Three years after a farm worker was killed in a Norfolk County, Ont., ginseng field, charges against the farm’s owners and a supervisor have been dropped.


WCB Nova Scotia highlights changes to service delivery, return to work opportunities

WCB Nova Scotia’s latest community report portrays an organization doing business differently in order to better protect the province’s workforce from the impact of physical and psychological workplace injuries.


Final call for speakers at the 2025 Workplace Injury Virtual Summit

OHS Canada is still accepting speaker proposals to present at its first Workplace Injury Virtual Summit on Jan. 30, 2025.


 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
#TITLE#

Your Connection to the Digital Future of Occupational Safety

Dräger's cloud-based Gas Detection Connect brings the power of digitalization to gas detection. It links Dräger products like the X-dock®, X-am® 2800, and Pac® for seamless gas monitoring. Manage your equipment fleet from anywhere, anytime.

A Smart Safety Solution
Monitor the position and status of your gas detection devices and workers in real-time. Enhance worker safety and boost plant efficiency simultaneously. » Discover more
 
FEATURED 
 
#TITLE#

2024 Best Use of Safety Technology: Compass Group Canada

Compass Group Canada is on a mission to make every mile travelled a safe one and is committed to investing in the technology needed to see that mission through. That’s why last year, the food service and hospitality company partnered with telematics provider Geotab to outfit its entire fleet with technology that allows it to monitor every vehicle’s GPS location, speed and driving behaviours. » Read More...
 
#TITLE#

2024 OHS Professional of the Year: Bryden Pelletier

Bryden Pelletier’s route to chief of occupational health, safety and wellness with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services was an unusual one, but the path has allowed him to make a significant impact on health and safety among his fellow firefighters. » Read More...
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
#TITLE#

Experience the New Standard of Dexterity

Get the perfect blend of safety and comfort with our thinnest, maximum cut-resistant S21TX line of TenActiv™ gloves and sleeves
  • Cut resistance: Meets the highest ANSI A9 cut resistance standards, ensuring protection against cut hazards in high-risk tasks
  • Touchscreen compatibility: Seamless interaction with touchscreen devices, enhancing productivity without the need to remove them
  • Food safe: For tasks in food processing, these gloves are food safe compliant to maintain hygiene and safety in food handling
  • Arm protection: Cut-resistant sleeves that extend protection to the arms with unmatched flexibility and breathability
» Grab your free sample box today!
 
GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Norfolk Southern rule that railcars be inspected in less than a minute sparks safety concerns

Norfolk Southern sparked renewed concerns about flaws being missed during railcar inspections when it told employees they should spend no more than a minute looking at each car. But the railroad said the rule simply reflects the current industry standard, and there are no plans for disciplining employees for missing that one-minute target. » Read More...

Disgruntled fired employee kills two workers at Chicago's Navy Pier, police say

Last week a man who was recently fired from his job at Navy Pier returned to the Chicago tourist attraction and killed two workers before fleeing. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
#TITLE#

Implementing proactive surveillance solutions

The industrial operations and critical infrastructure sectors are prone to workplace accidents that jeopardize employees' safety and interrupt smooth operations. Considering these challenges, an urgent need arises for systems that can manage workers' whereabouts effectively, ensuring they are in the right place at the right time. » Read More...

Exploring psychological health and safety lead indicators

For psychological health and safety to have a real impact, it must begin operating like occupational health and safety, with a clear mandate on what is and is not considered “good.” » Read More...

 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
#TITLE#

First Aid and CPR Training: Red Cross Training Partner and WSIB approved

Be a lifesaver! This November, during CPR month, get trained in first aid and CPR and be ready when every second counts. When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, immediate CPR and the use of an AED can increase survival rates to as high as 75%. Now is the perfect time to learn more and be ready to save a life when it matters most with Workers Health & Safety Center and Canadian Red Cross training open to all. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

Partners in Prevention Regional Health & Safety Conference – Golden Horseshoe 

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