Canadian Occupational Safetytag:thesafetymag.com,2019:/ca/rss2024-03-18T04:00:00ZCanadian Occupational Safetytag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/news/general/championing-gender-parity-in-safety/481498Championing gender parity in safety2024-03-18T04:00:00Z<p>How an Amazon manager is leading a progressive push in Canada</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638463380687362055.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/fine-choice-foods-obtains-certification-from-manufacturing-safety-alliance-of-bc/481497Fine Choice Foods obtains certification from Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC2024-03-18T04:00:00Z<p>Company joins one percent of food processing companies in province</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638463378494823782.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/products/head-protection/ifr-workwear-offers-hard-hat-liner-with-neck-shade/481496IFR Workwear offers hard hat liner with neck shade2024-03-18T04:00:00Z<p>Designed to keep workers cool during hot summer hear</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638463377480041642.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/topics/government-and-public-sector/derailment-investigation-reveals-controller-was-affected-by-alcohol/481294Derailment investigation reveals controller was affected by alcohol2024-03-15T17:00:00Z<p>TSB issues safety concern over alcohol consumption in rail industry</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0270_638461211677013095.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/ottawa-announces-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec-ontario/481446Ottawa announces rail safety investments in Quebec, Ontario2024-03-15T15:58:15Z<p>Federal government funding projects through Rail Safety Improvement Program</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0270_638461150901547094.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/greater-sudbury-employee-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash/481444Greater Sudbury employee killed in single-vehicle crash2024-03-15T15:56:16Z<p>Truck crossed into the oncoming lane and ended up on its side, says deputy fire chief</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0270_638461149721443533.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/donkin-mine-gets-green-light-to-operate-year-round/481443Donkin mine gets green light to operate year-round2024-03-15T15:53:53Z<p>Stop work order lifted after consultant reviews owner's plan to address safety issues related to humidity</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0270_637988693179019371.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/province-unveils-proposed-legislation-to-strengthen-ohs/481296Province unveils proposed legislation to strengthen OHS2024-03-14T19:57:48Z<p>Also bringing back workplace safety advisory council</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/ca/126/0405_638459416903519995.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/topics/ohs-law-and-legislation/bc-bill-imposes-higher-penalties-for-commercial-truck-drivers-hitting-overpasses/481295B.C. bill imposes higher penalties for commercial truck drivers hitting overpasses2024-03-14T19:56:25Z<p>Violators could face fines as much as $100,000, imprisonment up to 18 months</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0270_638435407367841413.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/news/general/talented-accomplished-35-or-younger/481113Talented, accomplished, 35 or younger2024-03-14T04:00:00Z<p>Time is running out to be named in this year's Young Achievers</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638459961891559862.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/skilled-labour-shortage-a-safety-concern-in-busy-construction-year/481115Skilled labour shortage a safety concern in busy construction year2024-03-14T04:00:00Z<p>Ontario Construction Secretariat's survey highlights challenges and strategies for 2024</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638459966325780335.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/why-sleep-deprivation-is-a-hazard-in-need-of-mitigation/481116Why sleep deprivation is a hazard in need of mitigation2024-03-14T04:00:00Z<p>'Adequate sleep is crucial for ensuring safety' says expert, but many Canadians aren't getting enough</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638459967638167833.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/topics/psychological-safety/standing-up-for-women-in-safety/481114Standing up for women in safety2024-03-14T04:00:00Z<p>How Nicole Osborn is imitating the leaders who stood up for her</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638459963640544818.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/products/lone-worker/kxi-wildertec-unveils-wilderness-accessibility-technology/481112KXI Wildertec unveils wilderness accessibility technology2024-03-14T04:00:00Z<p>Meant for four-wheel-drive vehicles to access remote areas</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638459960600650930.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/province-puts-farm-safety-on-spotlight-this-week/481055Province puts farm safety on spotlight this week2024-03-13T16:46:53Z<p>Stakeholders invited to show support for Agricultural Safety Week</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0321_638459451568404980.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/association-official-calls-for-united-action-to-address-sexual-harassment-in-skilled-trades/481054Association official calls for united action to address sexual harassment in skilled trades2024-03-13T16:41:59Z<p>Sexual harassment is rampant in skilled trades in Nova Scotia, finds report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0321_638459448737182853.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/overcrowding-in-ontario-jails-puts-mental-strain-on-correctional-officers/481053Overcrowding in Ontario jails puts mental strain on correctional officers2024-03-13T16:34:26Z<p>Workers get assaulted, commit suicide, finds report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0321_638459444240311370.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/news/general/london-company-faces-fine-for-workplace-injury/480889London company faces fine for workplace injury2024-03-13T05:39:12Z<p>The firm is set to pay $75,000</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0305_638459051312343559.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:thesafetymag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/police-needs-access-to-mental-health-information-on-matters-of-public-safety-says-cop/480888Police needs access to mental health information on matters of public safety, says cop2024-03-13T05:37:57Z<p>Officer urged other officers to 'act with caution' with around man with mental health illness history who ended up killing another cop</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/069/0270_638145741720510233.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />