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Substance use can impair a worker's judgment and affect their ability to assess risk in the workplace. In this week's featured article, Norm Keith and Sahara Mehdi explore employer responsibilities surrounding drug and alcohol use in the workplace.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
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A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in an Edmonton smokehouse and died.
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Linamar Corporation, conducting business as Linamar Gear, has been fined $350,000 after a worker was critically injured at a facility in Guelph, Ont.
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A search resumed Sunday for four people who are missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec's North Shore during a rescue operation. Airmedic said in a statement Sunday that it has suspended its operations in order to offer support to its employees.
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Although under the internal responsibility system (IRS) there is mutual responsibility between employers and workers for workplace safety, legal liability primarily rests with the employer. While employers must maintain a safe working environment, workers are responsible for avoiding actions that might jeopardize the safety of themselves and others. The detrimental effects of alcohol and drug impairment can considerably undermine this shared duty to ensure a secure workplace.
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In the U.S., a push to adopt crash test dummies that reflect an average woman in addition to the average man, which has been the industry standard since the 1970s, has been moving at a sluggish pace.
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Performance management conversations and processes profoundly impact employee psychological well-being. When conducted poorly, they can create anxiety, erode trust, damage self-esteem and contribute to workplace stress and mental health challenges. Conversely, performance management enhances employee engagement, growth and organizational effectiveness when aligned with psychological safety principles.
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In the world of seasonal work, young and new workers often face significant strain and sprain hazards. These risks can lead to injuries that not only affect their health but also impact their productivity and job satisfaction. To address these challenges, it is crucial to implement effective training and support systems that leverage the expertise of experienced workers, provide mentorship, and promote safe work practices.
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September 14, 2025 | 101 New Gower St
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 1J5
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