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Editor's Note 
 
Is climate change-driven heat a public health crisis for workers? A new joint report from the World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization argues that it is. Check out this week’s lead news story for details.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
News 
 
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Rising heat a 'public health crisis' for workers, including in Canada: WHO

The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a "public health crisis" for workers around the globe and experts say Canada is no exception.


Workplace emergency planning is essential as Atlantic hurricane season peaks

With climate-related events happening across Canada and the Atlantic hurricane season nearing its mid-point, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is reminding employers and workers that the best response to unpredictable weather is proper emergency planning.


Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Ontario’s WSIB partner to improve health and safety in Indigenous communities

Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) are partnering to improve workplace health, safety and well-being in Ontario’s Indigenous communities.


Brampton company fined $144,000 after furnace explosion injured two workers

Metex Heat Treating Ltd., a company that does heat treatment on metal parts and fasteners, has been fined $144,000 after two workers were seriously injured in a flash fire while restarting a furnace.


 
 
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How to deal with workplace violence

It can be difficult to know when a person is going to be physically violent at work. However, there are warning signs that can alert managers of this potential before violence occurs. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Two U.S. railroad companies fail to join safety program after toxic Ohio derailment

Two and a half years after a derailed train spewed toxic gases across eastern Ohio, none of the United States' largest freight railroads have fulfilled promises to join a voluntary federal close call program designed to reduce rail hazards and prevent accidents. » Read More...

Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore shipping channel near site of 2024 bridge collapse

Investigators were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden with coal as it departed Baltimore's harbour for East Africa last week. Officials said no one was injured in the blast. » Read More...

6 dead from suspected gas exposure at Colorado dairy farm

Six workers who died in what authorities suspect was exposure to gas at a dairy farm include a 50-year-old father and two sons, an incident that left rural Colorado communities in mourning. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Beyond the 13 factors: Poor conflict management

Poor conflict management, or the absence of conflict management systems, represents a significant psychosocial hazard that can cause psychological harm to employees, escalate workplace tensions and reduce productivity. » Read More...

The safety audit #5: Auditing principles

ISO 19011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, published by the International Organization for Standardization, identifies certain audit principles to help make audits effective, reliable and consistent. Adherence to these principles ensures that the audit process is uncompromised and helps produce dependable and reproducible results. » Read More...

 
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