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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Emotions, politics, and their impact on safety

Why relationship management is a 'huge challenge' for frontline managers

Emotions, politics, and their impact on safety

How Europe is influencing Ontario Line rail safety practices

Connected vests and sensors being used in construction of 15.6-kilometre rapid transit line in Toronto

How Europe is influencing Ontario Line rail safety practices

Ontario contractor fined $135K in fatal workplace accident

Worker was crushed by the arm of a front end loader

Ontario contractor fined $135K in fatal workplace accident

Ontario ending paid sick days program

Health care advocates lament damage to fragile system

Ontario ending paid sick days program

Canada has new poison hotline

More than 8,000 people hospitalized every year

Canada has new poison hotline

Higher fines for corporations make sense, says lawyer

Legal safety expert suggests negotiated settlements could include stiffer penalties for OHS violations

Higher fines for corporations make sense, says lawyer

Accused fake engineer wanted in Ontario on 352 charges

Alleged fraudster Jay Harding accused of performing at least 88 inspections and non-destructive tests on cranes and lifting devices

Accused fake engineer wanted in Ontario on 352 charges

Charge dismissed in accidental workplace fatality

Newfoundland court dismisses charge against Quebec company in death of Gerard Drover

Charge dismissed in accidental workplace fatality

Two high school staff and a student hurt in stabbing incident

Nova Scotia school reopening and reviewing safety protocols

Two high school staff and a student hurt in stabbing incident

Ontario proposes toughest penalties in Canada for safety violations

Fine for corporations increased to two million dollars, province also imposing penalties for withholding travel docs

Ontario proposes toughest penalties in Canada for safety violations