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Editor's Note 
 
The searing heat that blanketed many areas last week may have let up, but meteorologists warn it won't be the summer's only heat wave. Brush up on the dangers of extreme heat and learn how to protect workers in this week's feature article.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Toronto construction company, two supervisors fined $625,000 after worker fatality

Limen Group Const. (2019) Ltd and two supervisors have been fined a combined total of $625,000 after a worker was fatally injured by a falling concrete block at a Toronto construction site.


Niagara Falls manufacturer fined $220,000 following workplace fatality

Brunner Manufacturing & Sales Ltd. has been fined $220,000 after a worker fatality at its Tecna Forge manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, Ont.


WCB Manitoba reports record injured worker and employer satisfaction

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Manitoba has released its 2024 Annual Report and Five Year Plan, highlighting the organization's strong financial performance, record-high customer satisfaction and continued investment in the province’s workforce.


 
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As the world gets hotter, so do the job sites people are working on. This is why coping with extreme summertime heat is more important than ever for outdoor workers and their employers; too much heat can literally kill you. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Cargo ship carrying new vehicles to Mexico sinks in the North Pacific weeks after catching fire

A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn’t extinguish an onboard fire that left the carrier dead in the water. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Working in a warming world: Why OHS needs a climate overhaul

Last year alone, Canada set several records for the hottest temperatures in our recorded history, and according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, our climate is warming at a faster pace than the global average. It is time to take a closer look at this issue in the occupational health and safety (OHS) arena. » Read More...

Two-way accountability drives successful psychologically safe cultures

Once an employer decides to engage in workplace psychological health and safety, there are a few imperatives for success. They must be clear on why, how and what success looks like and how they will implement their workplace psychological safety program. Success will depend on a two-way accountability model between the employer and employees. » Read More...

 
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Safety 2025

July 22, 2025 | 9860 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 » Read More...

HSPC Professional Development Conference

September 14, 2025 | 101 New Gower St St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 1J5 » Read More...

SAFE Work Manitoba Committee Leadership Conference

November 5, 2025 | 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3 » Read More...