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5 steps to safe digging
Dig Safe campaign reminds workers to 'call before you dig'

ATVs cannot be treated like a toy on the work site
Comprehensive training should cover safe driving techniques, emergency preparedness and respecting the machine
Two fishermen die after oyster boat capsizes off Nova Scotia
Incident attributed to windy conditions, says RCMP

Top 5 ways to keep road crews safe
Drivers reminded to slow down during National Work Zone Awareness Week
'Serve as a warning:' Owner of truck in Broncos crash admits to safety offences
Failed to ensure drivers kept daily log, complied with safety regulations

Wearables transforming safety management in high-risk industries
But worker privacy must be considered
Engineer didn't check for right materials on Radiohead stage
Trusses thinner than planned, couldn't handle the load

WorkSafeBC offers craft beer brewery safety resources
Materials aim to reduce injuries in breweries as industry grows
Thunder Bay, Ont. gets new health and safety conference
Sessions to address unique challenges of northern communities

CFL, hockey unions calling for more protection for players
Too many players 'being abandoned by their teams after an injury,' says union executive
WorkSafeBC focusing on slips, trips and falls in manufacturing
One-fifth of injuries in this category considered serious

WorkSafeNB issues advisory on safe snow removal
Know load limit to reduce chance of roof collapse
Nova Scotia strengthens apprenticeship system
Maximum penalty raised to $10,000 for first offence

Workplace fatalities increase across Canada: AWCBC
2017 data also reveals more lost-time claims overall
Several issues to consider in calling a snow day: Experts
Employers should factor in workplace safety, legislation, payroll and morale

'Snowflake' rating system identifies best slip-resistant winter boots
Toronto researchers test boots in specially made lab
Commercial diving leaves zero margin for error
Pre-dive checks necessary before every job

Ontario moving portion of JHSC training online
Provides more flexibility for scheduling training
5 reasons why lagging indicators are problematic
Are your safety metrics deceiving you?

Health, safety rules in force on Alberta farms and ranches
OHS officers responding to complaints, investigating incidents
New ISEA standard for anti-impact hand protection coming soon
Aims to help safety managers reduce back-of-hand injuries

Use ladders safely this holiday season, WorkSafeBC cautions
Seven workers died in falls from ladders in the province between 2013-17
Alberta opens office to improve supports for injured workers
Will also monitor trends in the workers’ compensation system

Safety culture put to the test in growing solar industry
Time pressures, inclement weather, lack of certification can’t impede safety
New program helps workers stay safe when travelling for work
Free traffic safety resources, employee training available for businesses

Nova Scotia issues safety reminder for lobster season
All captains encouraged to make personal flotation devices mandatory on their boats
CP conductor dies on the job in Calgary
Teamsters to sit down with employer, Transport Canada to address issue

Dangers of logging, forestry not worth the risk: Report
Industry found to be most dangerous in Canada
Time lost due to workplace injury increasing in Nova Scotia
WCB Nova Scotia says it has been 'tragic year' in fishing, construction

Energy Safety Canada launches new orientation standard
Training to provide consistency among oil and gas industry
WorkSafeBC launches process safety initiative
Goal is to prevent release of highly hazardous substances that could lead to catastrophic consequences

OSHA's top 10 violations for 2018 revealed
List revealed at National Safety Congress & Expo this week
Announcing the 2018 Canada’s Safest Employers
Winners were celebrated at gala event in Toronto on Thursday

Ausenco striving for 'zero harm'
Company wins gold in mining and natural resources category of Canada's Safest Employers awards
Health and safety part of BGIS brand
Company wins gold in services category of Canada's Safest Employers awards

Games, mobile app keep workers engaged at Borger
Company wins gold in building and construction category of Canada's Safest Employers awards
Communication key at GE Healthcare
Company wins gold in health care category of Canada's Safest Employers awards

High safety expectations in place at Horizon North
Company wins gold in manufacturing category of Canada's Safest Employers awards
Audits, reviews commonplace at MEGlobal
Company wins gold in chemistry category of Canada's Safest Employers awards

Pronghorn Controls embraces safety technology
Company wins gold in young worker safety category of Canada's Safest Employers awards
SGI turns safety culture around in 4 years
Company wins gold in public sector/non-profit category of Canada's Safest Employers awards

Front-line workers play key role in safety at Suncor East Coast
Company wins gold in oil and gas category of Canada's Safest Employers awards
Toronto Hydro plans for the unexpected
Company wins gold in utilities and electrical category of Canada's Safest Employers awards

Westcan drivers stop for safety
Company wins gold in transportation category of Canada's Safest Employers awards
Workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan increase in 2018
‘We must take steps to reverse the trend,’ says WCB vice-president

Bump up your head protection
For workers who risk hitting their heads against fixed objects, bump caps help soften the blow
Transportation Safety Board urges update of rail employee training
Gaps between regulations, job safety requirements

How to create a safety brand
A strong marketing campaign can engage workers in safety, improve culture
Manitoba trucker burned by tar dies after crash
Nearly 23,000 litres of tar spilled from the truck but were contained to crash site

Debris blown into air after explosion, fire at recycling company
Edmonton-area company recycles aerosol, compressed gas products

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