Shane Mercer

Shane Mercer

Shane Mercer is a journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering Canadian news and sports. He is well versed in digital, television and radio platforms. He now focuses on safety in the workplace in Canada.  Shane is a married father of three who enjoys the outdoors, sports, and having fun with his wife and daughters.

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Breaking ground on psychological safety in construction

'We see an increase in rising mental health concerns, but we also see such a significant stigma,' says EllisDon's first-ever mental health director

Breaking ground on psychological safety in construction

Getting ready for 'Duty to Cooperate' law in Nova Scotia

'We encourage you to get creative about accommodation right now,' says WCB vice president

Getting ready for 'Duty to Cooperate' law in Nova Scotia

National report shows rise in workplace fatalities in 2023

Report based on data from Canadian WCBs finds 1,056 accepted fatalities in 2023

National report shows rise in workplace fatalities in 2023

B.C. invests in safer roads

Province commits $795,000 to the 2025 Vision Zero Grant Program which 'makes local roads safer for everyone'

B.C. invests in safer roads

Canadian study links job quality to 'deaths of despair’

Research looks at the connection between precarious work and premature death

Canadian study links job quality to 'deaths of despair’

AI-powered training game aims to revolutionize pipeline safety

Cloud based game is 'preparing the workforce for scenarios they haven't seen', says creator

AI-powered training game aims to revolutionize pipeline safety

Anger over second $2B WSIB rebate

Union and advocates oppose tariff relief measure

Anger over second $2B WSIB rebate

Experts spotlight vision hazards for Earth Day

'Ultraviolet light exposure is one of the most significant risks' says ophthalmologist

Experts spotlight vision hazards for Earth Day

Call for oversight and national standards in security guard safety

Expert highlights 'huge gap' that he says gets 'missed every time'

Call for oversight and national standards in security guard safety

First Steps for Life campaign with new leader

Eugene Gutierrez steps into Threads of Life role with deep purpose and clear goals

First Steps for Life campaign with new leader

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