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Editor's Note 
 
Having a strategic incident management plan in place can help improve safety and regulatory compliance in an organization. Check out this week's lead feature for advice to develop an effective incident management plan for your operation.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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WorkSafeBC urges employers to prepare for extreme heat and wildfires this summer

As summer approaches, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to prepare for the health and safety risks associated with extreme heat and wildfire smoke.


‘It’s like gambling’: Union sounds alarm on grain silo explosions

The union for workers at the Port of Vancouver’s grain export terminals is warning that sliding safety protocols at grain silos could lead to a devastating explosion.


Relatives of lost fishers say lives at risk without mandatory vessel stability checks

Relatives of Nova Scotia fishers who died in a 2020 sinking say it's disheartening that little progress has been made on a key safety recommendation requiring assessments of vessel stability.


 
 
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Post-incident air is complex and dangerous. Dräger’s Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) deliver NIOSH-approved protection against airborne toxins encountered during fire investigation and remediation. Key advantages include:
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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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Wearable tech 101

Growing acceptance of wearables among workers is certainly a positive sign for organizations exploring ways to incorporate the technology into their health and safety programs. However, wearable technology is not a silver bullet; it’s a tool in the health and safety toolbox. » Read More...
 
 
 
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OPINION 
 
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Will safety become a victim of the trade war?

When we hear daily news about new tariff threats and trade posturing, our health and safety programs aren’t the first things that come to mind. As tariffs and retaliatory measures continue, we are faced with many choices: where to shop, what to buy, how to support Canadian producers, and more. And at work, we face difficult decisions as we prepare for the business impacts. But in our business decisions, often overlooked are the potential risks and impacts of our actions on the safety and psychological well-being of our teams. » Read More...

Psychological health and safety series #12: Conducting psychologically safe investigations

Traditional workplace investigations often focus on fact-finding and compliance. Poor investigation techniques can create additional psychological harm through adversarial processes, blame-focused approaches or inadequate support for those involved. A psychological safety investigation policy transforms this approach by prioritizing the psychological well-being of all participants while achieving thorough, fair and effective outcomes. » Read More...

 
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