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Editor's Note 
 
Did you know an employer can be held vicariously liable for the actions of its employees if a motor vehicle accident occurs within the scope of their employment? Learn more about the legal and financial consequences in this week's lead opinion piece.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Court of Appeal upholds ruling that CP Rail was not liable for Lac-Mégantic disaster

Quebec's Court of Appeal has upheld a 2022 lower court ruling that found Canadian Pacific Railway did not have legal liability for the 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster that killed 47 people.


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Nudge theory: A smarter way to encourage PPE compliance

Ensuring workers wear the right PPE for the task at the right time is essential to keeping them safe – but it's not always easy. The solution might just lie in nudge theory, an approach that makes the right choice feel like the easiest one.


Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death

Alberta's Eastern Irrigation District (EID) has been penalized $365,000 following the death of a diver. The EID pleaded guilty to failing to ensure an intake mechanism was locked out before a dive began.


WorkSafeBC opens consultations on threshold limit values for select chemical substances

WorkSafeBC is inviting stakeholder feedback on proposed exposure limits for 22 chemical substances that have recently had new or revised threshold limit values set by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).


 
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The costs and risks of workplace injuries

In his latest, Norm Keith explores how the costs and risks associated with workplace injuries go far beyond the pain and suffering of individuals who go to work every day to provide for themselves and their families. Several workplace stakeholders are materially affected by workplace injuries, including workers (and their dependents), the employer, the Canadian economy, the government, and society at large. » Read More...
 
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire

A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky. . » Read More...

Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday. The case hinged on whether the company — which granted access to the volcano to tourism operators and scientific groups, for a fee — should have been in charge of safety practices on the island under New Zealand’s workplace health and safety laws.. » Read More...

Philadelphia tests bullet-resistant glass enclosures aimed at protecting bus drivers

Philadelphia's public transit system is moving forward with plans to test-run bullet-resistant glass enclosures for drivers on city buses, joining other cities hoping to provide more protection for drivers who often face violence and harassment from passengers. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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Employer liability in work-related motor vehicle accidents: Hidden risks for businesses and employees

Work-related motor vehicle accidents are a significant occupational hazard for employees across various industries in Canada. Whether it’s a delivery driver navigating city streets, a construction crew travelling between job sites, or an office worker driving to a meeting, the risks are real and often underestimated. » Read More...

Conducting a psychological health and safety investigation: A continuous improvement approach

Addressing incidents of physical or psychological injury in the workplace is crucial, especially when such events are reported after they occur and all individuals are confirmed safe. Conducting a psychological health and safety investigation is often necessary to comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and other jurisdictional expectations and adhere to internal policies regarding psychological health. » Read More...

 
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NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo

April 22, 2025 | 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA » Read More...