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Building a respectful workplace culture doesn't happen by accident. Check out this week's featured article for strategies to support civility in the workplace, and learn why doing so can be an important step in creating a safer work environment.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
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One dead, two hurt after workplace accident northeast of Montreal

A man in his 30s is dead and two people are badly injured after a workplace accident in Sorel-Tracy, northeast of Montreal.


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B.C. has no workplace temperature limits. Advocates want change

The Worker Solidarity Network is calling on British Columbia to introduce laws to protect people from extreme heat while on the job.


 
 
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12 tips for respect and civility in the workplace

Is your workplace setting the standard for civility? A lack of civility and respect often lies at the root of workplace issues such as violence, harassment, and bullying. Without proactive steps, even a seemingly healthy workplace can develop a toxic culture filled with resentment, rudeness, and hostility. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Trump administration reverses planned closures of nearly 3 dozen US mine safety offices

The Trump administration is dropping plans to terminate leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the agency responsible for enforcing mine safety laws, the Department of Labor said Thursday. » Read More...

At least 5 are dead and 19 injured after a chemical plant explodes in China, authorities say

A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China’s eastern Shandong province on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring 19, according to local emergency management authorities. » Read More...

 
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Psychological health and safety series #10: Creating an effective return-to-work and disability management policy

In our ongoing series on psychological health and safety policies, we now address the return-to-work and disability management policy. This policy is crucial for supporting employees through the challenging back-to-work transition after an absence related to mental health conditions or other disabilities. » Read More...

The missing link in warehouse safety

Warehouses are the backbone of countless Canadian industries – from e-commerce fulfillment to manufacturing and food distribution. Yet, while the movement of goods is fast and efficient, the same cannot always be said for the protection of the workers moving them. Behind the scenes, many employees are enduring a hidden health crisis driven by poor ergonomic practices. » Read More...

 
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