Safety
Chemical plant worker’s permanent injury results in $100,000 fine
Employee fell into a blow-moulding machine while checking for an exhaust blockage.
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Dealing with cannabis: Your questions answered
Resources for manufacturers that prepare for this new reality.
New worker safety review underway seven years after BC mill explosions
USW says previous inquiries into explosions at Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills raised more questions than answers.
11 die as elevator cable snaps at work site in China
Fatalities are piling up as management cuts corners and safety violations mount.
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Pest control: Tips for managing disposal areas
How to reduce the risk of insects and other critters invading your plant.
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Legalized cannabis: Address the safety and accommodation issues
Put policies and procedures in place to keep everyone safe.
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Silent but deadly: Beware carbon monoxide poisoning hazards
High concentrations of the gas can lead to a loss of consciousness, even death.
CS Wind Canada fined $60,000 for worker injury at Windsor plant
Guilty plea for not providing instruction on a safe procedure for cutting wind tower sections.
Partners in Prevention 2019 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show
April 30th 2019Every health and safety journey starts with a story. This year, Partners in Prevention 2019, presented by WSPS, will focus its attention on the individual – the ‘safety superhero’ who advocates for health and safety in their workplace. “What’s Your Story”…
Injury at Peterborough plant leads to $130,000 fine
Worker’s hair was caught by a rotating drive shaft located near the tail pulley.
Feds set rules on use of AI in government services
Hoping to have people directly interact with bots instead of humans, including in online chats.
BC First Nation near pipeline explosion files lawsuit against Enbridge
The company has undertaken a rigorous inspection of their natural gas pipeline system in B.C. since the blast, it said.
CCOHS-OHCOW website focuses on occupational disease
Will help manufacturers increase their understanding of illnesses and ways to prevent them.
Worker’s death in tank container results in $105,000 fine
Oakville company pleads guilty to having an inadequate written plan for work in confined spaces.
Forum 2019: The Changing World of Work
March 5th 2019The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) brings together leaders and stakeholders from government, labour, and workplaces for an event that explores the changing workforce, workplace and nature of work.
