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Editor's Note 
 
Just seeing the word "conflict" makes me uncomfortable. But conflict at work is inevitable and - when handled well - can be a good thing. To learn about what causes conflict, and how to manage it effectively, check out this week's opinion piece.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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CCOHS launches portal to support small and medium businesses with health and safety

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new online portal to help small- and medium-sized businesses across Canada meet their health and safety responsibilities.


Police say death of young woman found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven not suspicious

The death of a young Halifax woman whose body was recently found in a Walmart's walk-in oven was not suspicious and did not involve foul play, police said Monday.


Manitoba’s WCB announces new president and CEO

Catherine Skinner has been appointed president and CEO of Manitoba’s Workers Compensation Board (WCB), effective immediately.


PEI WCB announces 2025 rate

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI estimates its average assessment rate for Island employers will remain stable for 2025. This keeps the 2025 average rate at $1.25 – one of the lowest rates in Canada.


 
 
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2024 Best Hand Protection Program: Modern Niagara

Year after year, hand injuries topped Modern Niagara’s list of injuries – it was the norm for the mechanical, electrical, building services and integrated building technology contractor. But when the company’s health and safety team noticed an uptick in the number of cut injuries its workers were experiencing, despite wearing the prescribed gloves, they knew it was time to take a critical look at their hand protection program. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster

Japan's nuclear watchdog formally disqualified a reactor in the country's north-central region from restarting, the first rejection under safety standards that were reinforced after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. » Read More...

Kentucky governor says investigators will determine what caused deadly Louisville factory explosion

Kentucky's governor pledged that investigators will find out what caused a deadly explosion that ripped apart a Louisville factory and left its shellshocked neighbours demanding answers. » Read More...

Lapses in safety protocols contributed to deaths of 10 newborn babies in Indian hospital fire: investigators

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being treated. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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Conflict management for safety managers

In a day’s work, a safety manager will typically deal with diverse groups of workers, such as contractors, operators, production managers, maintenance managers, and corporate professionals, just to name a few. Ideally, all these interactions will go smoothly and without conflict. Unsurprisingly, however, real life can be far removed from this ideal state and conflicts inevitably arise. So, how can a safety manager deal with conflict effectively and efficiently? » Read More...

 
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