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Health & Safety
Ontario invests in COVID-19 test kits by Norgen Biotek
The Ontario government is supporting a $13-million investment by…
The Canadian Shield partners with Danby Appliances to distribute air purifiers
The Canadian Shield announced a partnership with Danby Appliances…
Triple Ring Technologies and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution collaborate on micro-plastic sensing in water
Triple Ring Technologies announced a collaboration with Woods Hole…
Ontario invests in new disinfectant wipes production facility in Barrie
Empack Spraytech Inc.’s $10-million investment in a new disinfectant…
Walter Surface Technologies acquires Allegro Industries to expand PPE offering
Walter Surface Technologies announced the acquisition of Allegro Industries,…
Ontario announces temporary restrictions in response to Omicron variant
In response to recent trends that show increase in…
US steps up probe into Hyundai Kia engine failures and fires
DETROIT (AP) – U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped…
Watch out for curiosity that could destroy your business
As you have increased your digital presence, unfortunately, so has the criminal element wanting to invade and capture your digital data.
Protect productivity through cybersecurity
Cyberattacks are anticipated to increase both in damage and volume across industrial critical infrastructure.
Owner of closed nuclear plant faces security violation fine
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory…
Operator files for approval of Fukushima plant water release
TOKYO (AP) – The operator of the wrecked Fukushima…
Smart, connected wearables
Blackline Safety’s line of cloud-enabled G7 wearable safety devices…
Increasing automated safety requirements highlights need for regulatory framework, says Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of the global autonomous vehicles…
Mercedes Benz settles Canadian class action on diesel emissions for $243 million
TORONTO (CP) – Law firm Koskie Minsky LLP says…
Keep proper hard hat use top of mind
Although masks may be dominating the headlines lately for their role in public safety, you’d be hard pressed to find a more universal workplace safety symbol than the hard hat.
Merck Canada expands manufacturing of an antiviral medicine for COVID-19 treatment
Merck has entered into an agreement with Thermo Fisher…
Alberta announces $80 million funding to develop and manufacture vaccines
EDMONTON (CP) – The Alberta government says it will…
CCOHS provides online courses on safe return to work during COVID-19
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)…
Electrical Safety Authority encourages Ontarians to check twice for safety this holiday season
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) encourages Ontarians to be…
US offering investment to boost COVID 19 vaccine capacity
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration is making billions…
Ransomware on the rise
With attacks increasing in frequency and severity, experts offer advice for preparing a solid defense.
Health Canada still reviewing data on antiviral COVID 19 drug approved in U.K.
Health Canada says it’s “awaiting the final package of…
Safely returning to work after injury
Preventing illnesses and injuries is a shared responsibility among everyone in the workplace, and when an employee is injured on the job, or develops an occupational illness, the workplace is accountable for ensuring the employee receives the care and support that is required.
Scientists hope to link lab bench with pharmacy shelves through Edmonton drug plant
EDMONTON – University researchers and drug developers in Edmonton…
CCOHS reminds workplaces to include safety practices on Take Our Kids to Work day
On November 3, grade nine students across Canada will…
BioNTech to work with Senegal, Rwanda to make mRNA vaccines
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – Senegal and Rwanda have signed…
WSIB says 62 per cent of Ontarians are more interested in work place health and safety
According to a recent poll conducted by the Workplace…
GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinics administer over 10,000 doses
Ontario’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinics have now administered over…
DriverCheck releases COVIDdetect DIY testing service
DriverCheck released its newest health and safety business service,…
GM Canada to require vaccination proof
General Motors Canada announced that effective December 12, all…
Stellantis Canada announces vaccine policy
Effective December 17, the company will require all employees,…
New app provides access to COVID-19 resources for workplaces by CCOHS
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)…
