Vancouver-based mining company reports second fatality in 2 weeks

Great Panther Mining conducting investigation, reviewing safety policies

Newfoundland and Labrador inspecting arenas to prevent ammonia leaks

Emergency response plans, written safe work practices required

1 in 3 workers believes they can consume cannabis at work with medical license

Survey by Responsible Cannabis Use reveals some surprising stats about cannabis understanding

CN workers on strike as health, safety issues still unresolved

Union demanding 'dangerous practices' to stop

Saskatchewan increases number of cancers covered under WCB for firefighters

‘Expanding the list of cancers they can receive coverage for is the right thing to do,’ says labour minister

Night shift work attributable to breast cancer in female workers: Study

‘It is unclear if there is a threshold of night shifts associated with circadian disruption’

Door-to-door salesperson chased by man with gun

Man pursued telecom worker on foot and by car

Majority of miners fatigued: Survey

Vale workers receiving an average of 6.2 hours of sleep per night

5 tips for addressing opioid use at work

Opioid-related calls to EMS have increased, says paramedic

NEWS

Women must ‘claim their achievements’ at work

Particularly important for women in male-dominated industries, says Women in Safety speaker

Nearly 7 in 10 custodians say asbestos present in their school: Study

One-quarter report interacting with this dangerous material directly

Nova Scotia expanding WCB coverage to all firefighters

Employers must arm new employees with proper safety training, say scholarship winners

New manufacturing, processing safety council launching in N.L.

FEATURES

Improper management of combustion systems can cause fires, explosions

Root causes of substance use in Ontario sawmills identified

Wrong safety eyewear leading to eye strain, poor compliance

Congratulations to the 2019 Canada’s Safest Employers

OPINION

Collaboration needed to bring advancement to the safety profession: BCRSP

CSSE, BCRSP working together on number of initiatives

CNR worker fired for cocaine use, 70 demerit points and causing derailment

Arbitrator upheld termination because he did not have drug addiction

First aid and CPR certifications demystified

Different options available for assisting adults, children

Different groups working towards professional status

But concerted effort is needed with everyone working together

Feds overhaul violence, harassment legislation

Employers must provide regular updates on status of resolution

RESOURCES

Rooftop Safety from an Expert's Point of View

Canada's Safest Employers 2019: Modern Niagara wins gold in Building and Construction

Highlights from Canada’s Safest Employers 2019 awards gala

PROFILES

My Safety Moment – David Irwin

'My ultimate goal has always been to put myself out of work'

CEO of WorkSafeBC focusing on mental health, innovation

Asbestos exposure also top priority

PRODUCTS

eC Edge concept app

To offer advanced functionality and real-time participation feeds

Kee Safety Crossovers

Platforms provide safety access over rooftop obstructions