Safety
Critical injury results in $50,000 fine for Kitchener manufacturer
Worker was pinned between two rollers while a printing machine was operating.
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Protect employees from workplace violence and harassment
Create a written policy that provides a protocol for reporting incidents.
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Panic button for lone workers
Emergency Alerts app from ZelloWorks.
Injury leads to $60,000 fine for aerosol manufacturer
Worker and lift truck collide, inadequate warnings or safeguards in the area where the accident occurred.
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Keep it civil in the workplace
It’s good for the bottom line.
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Work stress: How to relieve the pressure on employees
Left unchecked it will impact workers and the bottom line.
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”…
