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Workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan increase in 2018
‘We must take steps to reverse the trend,’ says WCB vice-president

'Thought I was dead for sure': Worker recalls escape from Irving explosion
As many as 3,000 workers on site at time of explosion
Experts express concern about refinery safety in wake of Irving blast
Rigorous safety programs needed, where pipes are visually inspected and seals checked: Professor

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

Surprise animal encounters can cause serious harm to workers
Whether it’s dogs guarding their homes or bears searching for food, animals can be unpredictable and lash out at nearby workers
Nova Scotia injury rate steady in first quarter: WCB
Injured workers taking longer to return to work than in previous years

Proximity to power lines halts work on new Winnipeg bus route
Manitoba Hydro issued a stop-work order due to concerns over worker safety
Looking beyond traditional methods to reduce motor vehicle injuries, fatalities
Telematics, behaviour based training among strategies

P.E.I. students demonstrate leadership in workplace safety
Morning announcements featured safety tips
Young worker injuries declining in Nova Scotia: WCB
But board acknowledges there is still work to be done

Saskatchewan reminds young workers to complete readiness certificate
Workers aged 14 and 15 cannot start work without certificate of completion
New Brunswick campaign to remind drivers to slow down in construction zones
Province's campaign will run until end of August

Alberta government says prepaying for gas protects workers’ safety
New rules introduced will help keep Alberta convenience and gas station workers safe by preventing gas-and-dash incidents
Virtual reality shakes up safety training
True-to-life virtual environments allow workers to be trained on dangerous scenarios without any risk

New FR/CP garments do double duty
Advances in fabric technology are making better protective garments for workers who face both fire and chemical hazards
Ontario ministries of transportation, labour team up for truck inspections
Inspectors in the GTA ensuring trucks are safely loaded at construction sites

University of Guelph students win safety engineering award
Students designed tool to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
Quebec youth win 1st place in national safety video contest
Winning videos promote messages of workplace safety to young workers

CCOHS offering free courses during NAOSH Week
Hundreds of events taking place from coast to coast
Top 10 health and safety violations in Ontario
Workplace violence, harassment takes number 1 spot, followed by fall protection

Manitoba consulting on standardized truck driver training
Uniform approach would allow road safety to be the number 1 priority in issuing licenses
Stats show workplace injury rate in Nova Scotia had risen slightly in 2017
Despite long-term progress, statistics released by WCB Nova Scotia show time-loss injury rate of 1.76 per 100 covered workers last year

Contractors urged to locate underground cables before digging
Contractors should call 1-800-400-2255 to locate buried cables, equipment in Canadian-wide initiative
Halifax Harbour Bridges put safety first during the Big Lift
A quirky safety manager, an involved CEO and a commitment to keeping contractors focused on safety contributed to the success of a once-in-a-lifetime project

WorkSafeBC warns against using shipping containers for other purposes
Environment with poor ventilation can be dangerous
Amid mounting anger at scene of Siberian mall fire, Putin pledges action
Broken fire alarms, lack of instructions from security staff blamed

Nova Scotia strengthening safety in apprenticeship system
Maximum penalty raised to $10K for first offence
Awareness week for impaired driving to educate and promote zero fatalities
National Impaired Driving Prevention Week takes place March 18 to 24

Cirque du Soleil star plunges to death during Florida show
This marks third fatality in 34 years of Cirque du Soleil operation
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week focuses on senior farmers
Farmers over the age of 60 have a higher than average fatality rate

Canadian auto dealers dedicate month of March to combatting distracted driving
Drivers using cellphones suffer 'inattention blindness'
Ontario investing in projects to reduce workplace injuries
Projects to address mobile equipment hazards, mental health

Unifor testifies against workplace surveillance
Bill C-49 would require voice, video recorders on locomotives
Employee safety perceptions, employer policies not aligned: Survey
Findings show generational divide between employees’ knowledge of company emergency preparedness plans

Worker dies at construction site of new Irving Oil headquarters
WorkSafeNB has issued a stop-work order
Comfortable safety footwear can keep workers focused, prevent long-term pain
Foot conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, can arise without proper support

Critical injuries in Ontario’s construction sector continue to rise
Despite government initiatives, fatalities and injuries not letting up
Transport Canada publishes 'You're Not Alone!' quick reference guide for first responders
Stakeholders and government representatives attended event

Five missing after Oklahoma oil and gas drilling site explosion
One of 22 workers on site injured
Safety research hub receives 3 grants from Ontario government
Mobile equipment hazards, Indigenous health and safety to be studied

New online resources address risks of distracted driving
1 in 4 fatal crashes involves distraction
Manitoba creating safety program for self-insured employers
Program to facilitate collaboration between province's largest employers

Transport Canada mandates new safety technologies for trucks
New regulations to make electronic stability control, electronic logging devices mandatory
Worker injuries spike in winter weather
Slips, trips, falls are Nova Scotia’s third most common cause of workplace injury

Waste collectors 3 times more likely to be hurt on the job
Public needs to realize their curbside is collectors' workplace
Ontario evaluating working at heights training program
11 construction workers have died this year from falls on the job

October to December most dangerous time for workplace driving
B.C. group offers top 4 tips for safe winter driving
OHS in the spotlight in entertainment industry
Laws make allowances for artistic vision but still require producers to put safety first

Workplace fatalities in 2017 trending lower in Saskatchewan
Government working with employers in higher risk industries to put preventative measures in place

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