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Missed the Workplace Injury Virtual Summit on Jan. 30? We've got you. Check out our lead feature in this week's eNewsletter for event coverage, plus a link to watch on-demand recordings of each session.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
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A Halifax man is facing charges including attempted murder after health workers were attacked at the Halifax Infirmary's emergency room on Wednesday.
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A Walmart store in Halifax reopened this week more than three months after a 19-year-old employee was found dead inside the store's walk-in bakery oven.
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The Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia reports 20 people died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the year prior.
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The 2025 edition of Prince Edward Island’s Workers Compensation Board’s (WCB) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Leadership Program recently kicked off with a record number of high school participants. The program introduces Grade 11 and 12 students to OHS principles.
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“If we do a good job preventing workplace injuries, we can spend less time on the work of returning injured workers to the workplace,” said Gina Vahlas, prevention field services manager with WorkSafeBC, during the Workplace Injury Virtual Summit on Jan. 30. The event, presented by OHS Canada and Talent Canada, drew more than 500 attendees from across the country.
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Over the last four years, the landscape of workplace ergonomics has changed substantially. So many people have started working from home, and there has also been an explosion in the development of software-based tools that can aid in diagnosis, training, equipment optimization, and more. As we move further into this new era, here are reflections and insights from three practicing ergonomists.
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Federal investigators say an “aggressive” deceleration, a disabled braking system and slippery tracks are to blame for a 2023 Chicago train crash that left dozens of people injured, according to a report released Wednesday.
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A second employee has died following a shooting at an Ohio warehouse and four others remain hospitalized as the co-worker accused of the attack is expected in court, police said Thursday.
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Human factors, also known as ergonomics, is an integral part of any design, be it a system or a single product. When applied effectively, this unique discipline can significantly reduce human error and prevent injuries, while increasing productivity and quality.
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Just as superficial treatment won’t fix a deep cut, surface-level interventions won’t effectively eliminate the root causes of psychological distress – whether they be workplace culture, lack of support or unmanageable workloads.
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