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Editor's Note 
 
You'll have to wait a little longer to summon help via text or video in an emergency: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission postponed the deadline to implement next-generation 911 service until March 2027. Learn more below.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
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Citing safety, Quebec tribunal orders suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections

A Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections because of concerns for employee safety. The ruling is in response to complaints by the union that represents the inspectors, who for years have warned that they are at risk of being assaulted by drivers who they intercept on the road.


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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.


Documents indicate massive diesel spill at New Brunswick Irving station

More than two months after being detected, the environmental cleanup of a massive diesel spill at an Irving truck stop on Beardsley Road in Woodstock, N.B., continues. The full scope of the spill, initially detected on Dec. 12, 2024, only became evident in late February when CBC unveiled information garnered through a freedom of information request from the New Brunswick environment department.


CRTC delays implementation of next-generation 911 service for two years

Next-generation 911 service — which would allow Canadians to send texts or video to summon help — won’t be implemented for another two years.


 
 
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Strategic management of incident investigation for safety managers

Although a safety manager’s ideal goal is an incident-free workplace, unfortunately, incidents do occur. Proper incident management is vital for improving safety and regulatory compliance, and minimizing damage to a company’s public image. » Read More...
 
 
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Need help finding the right PPE for your team? Have challenging hand safety or product questions? Ask our experts!
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Time is running out to get the best rate for Safety 2025 in Orlando

Time is short for workplace safety and health professionals to secure the best rate for the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando this summer. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will only offer the discounted early rate for its signature event through March 13. » Read More...

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 after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky. » Read More...

Medical plane’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash

The cockpit voice recorder was not working on a medical transport plane that killed seven people when it plummeted into a Philadelphia neighbourhood in January and likely had not been functioning for several years, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report. » Read More...

 
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Building a safer future with standards in 2025

As Canada’s standardization needs evolve, CSA Group is helping shape solutions that address critical gaps across industries. Looking ahead to 2025, the organization is set to expand into emerging industries and take on new challenges while strengthening its leadership in occupational health and safety. » Read More...

Four steps to justify the costs of ergonomic improvements

Implementing ergonomic improvements because it’s the “right thing to do” is an altruistic feat that few organizations can afford. Most are searching for ways to demonstrate that an investment into ergonomics will pay back in the long run. » Read More...

 
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