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Recently, I’ve noticed more businesses posting signs stating aggressive behaviour won’t be tolerated. If your organization is struggling with incivility, aggression, or violence, check out the articles in this week’s “featured” section.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
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As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC advises workers and employers across all industries to take additional precautions when working at heights.
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Saskatchewan’s provincial government has introduced amendments to The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 that, if passed, will see presumptive cancer coverage available to wildland firefighters and provide voluntary coverage to Saskatchewan employers whose staff work out-of-province and whose usual place of residence is in Canada.
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The Workers Compensation Board of PEI has updated the Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations related to first aid requirements to align with the Canadian Standards Association guidelines. These changes will be in effect starting Jan. 1, 2025.
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OHS Canada is still welcoming speaker proposals for its third annual ProtectHer: Women’s PPE Symposium on March 19, 2025. Building on the crucial dialogue started by OHS Canada in 2023, this event will delve deeper into the specific needs and challenges related to personal protective equipment for women.
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Workplace violence is a growing problem in Canada, and one that employers need to deal with directly and effectively. It can be difficult to know when a person is going to be physically violent at work. However, there are warning signs that can alert managers of this potential before violence occurs.
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Environment, health, and safety (EHS) managers have direct access to senior management, influencing high-level decisions, but often work alone with limited support. EHS managers may face aggression due to resistance to new safety requirements, or frustration from crew leaders when work is stopped for safety reasons. To manage aggression, EHS managers must balance their authority with the need to maintain a respectful environment.
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Rescuers in southern China were searching Thursday for 13 workers missing after a railroad construction site caved in in the business center of Shenzhen.
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Last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while he walked alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take in protecting their leaders against threats.
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While 79 per cent of safety managers in the United States have digital systems to track critical safety information and personal protective equipment (PPE) health, only 40 per cent of contractors have digital access to this information, according to a new survey.
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When people think of ergonomic or repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder issues, and back pain tend to be the first to come to mind. But eye discomfort sustained at work is also an ergonomic injury, and it affects many workers who spend a prolonged amount of time looking at a screen.
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As the days are getting shorter and darker, the 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. Recognizing and addressing fatigue is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment.
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