Safety
Ontario manufacturer fined for factory accident that left child dead
Worker’s child died after being crushed by a pile of bundled steel tubes that collapsed.
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Protect students on Take Our Kids to Work day
CCOHS says make sure they are aware of workplace hazards and safety requirements.
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Play it cool: How to avoid heat-related illnesses
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion among workers.
Soot-filled rivers mark the need for a national wildfire strategy
Wildfires have a dire impact on water quality.
Ammonia leak at BC dog food plant prompts evacuation
Refrigeration system failed but maintenance contractors had contained it by the time firefighters arrived.
Worker caught in extruder, Uponor fined $80,000
Plastic piping manufacturer failed to ensure machinery was stopped during maintenance task.
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Turn down the volume: How industrial noise affects worker health
How loud is your plant? Conduct an assessment or employee survey to identify sources, gauge noise level, and who is exposed.
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Concerned about how legalized pot impacts your company?
Some tools and information to help you see through the haze.
Enbridge to begin building access road to pipeline explosion site in BC
Construction will take a few days, no timeline on when the repair work will be completed.
Blast site at Irving Oil refinery remains ‘hot zone’ that is off limits
At the time of the explosion last week, there were as many as 3,000 workers at the refinery in Saint John, NB.
Fiery pipeline explosion in BC raises possibility of natural gas shortage
The blast Tuesday shut down the Enbridge natural gas pipeline about 15 kilometres northeast of Prince George.
Tesla’s autopilot is better than you, statistically
Tesla said it recorded one accident for every 3.34 million miles driven when its autonomous driving system was engaged.
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Get organized: 10 tips for effective joint H&S meetings
Maximize the value of your management, plant floor committee.
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Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers
Moves are an attempt to repair Uber’s reputation after a wave of major scandals and bad press.
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Connect industrial workers with smart tech
Intelligent wearables improve safety on the job.
