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Editor's Note 
 
Ontario plans to crack down on repeat Occupational Health and Safety Act offenders. The province is proposing legislation to set a minimum $500,000 fine for employers convicted of more than one serious violation of the act within a two-year period.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died.


New Brunswick Power facing five charges in death of power line technician

Five workplace safety charges have been laid against New Brunswick Power in the death of a power line technician who died while doing restoration work after a snow storm two years ago.


Workplace injury results in $79,500 fine for dairy manufacturer

Saputo Produits Laitiers Canada S.E.N.C. / Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP has been fined $79,500 after a worker was injured while attempting to clean equipment at its facility in Woodbridge, Ont.


Ontario to set $500K minimum fine for repeat, serious health and safety violations

Ontario is planning to create a mandatory minimum fine of $500,000 for employers repeatedly convicted of fatal and other serious health and safety violations.


Call for speakers for 2025 ProtectHer: Women's PPE Symposium

OHS Canada is welcoming speaker proposals for its third annual ProtectHer: Women’s PPE Symposium on March 19, 2025.


 
 
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2024 OHS Team of the Year: Purolator

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2024 Hall of Fame: Paula Campkin

Throughout her career, Paula Campkin has helped drive occupational health and safety policy and tirelessly mentored the next generation of safety professionals. The 2024 inductee into the OHS Hall of Fame has been with Energy Safety Canada for 17 years, and currently serves as vice-president of its Operations and Safety Centre of Excellence. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Southwest Airlines to end cabin service earlier on flights to reduce chance of injury

Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier on flights, requiring passengers to do the usual pre-landing procedures such as ensuring their seatbelts are fastened and returning their seats to an upright position earlier than before. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

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...

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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