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Worker dies in Marathon, Ont. while installing bridge
Worker pinned underneath steel structure, Ministry of Labour investigating

CN Rail employee dies after rail car derails
Employee ended up underneath derailed car, CN investigating
Global study explores best practices for recent immigrant safety
Strong onboarding program, cultural awareness can help keep these vulnerable workers safe

Impact of workplace injury must be reduced: WCB Nova Scotia
Claims are more complex, population is older, says CEO
32-year-old firefighter dies during Quebec forest fire
Workplace health and safety board investigating

10 ways to reduce slips, trips and falls at work
Distractions, spills, inclement weather among common culprits
Man dies after falling down elevator shaft at CBC building
Man's identity not yet released, Ministry of Labour investigating

Smarter Solutions for Rooftop Safety
PFDs now mandatory on B.C. fishing vessels
In past decade, 24 commercial fishers died in the province

Aviation incidents down, marine incidents up: TSB
Railway transportation data for 2018 shows mixed results
Safety, well-being important to 9 in 10 Canadian job seekers
Robust OHS system can attract, retain qualified workers

P.E.I. safety inspectors ensuring fishers wear PFDs
Several fatalities have occurred in the sector over past few years
Can you spot the fake credentials?
New technology can help prevent fraudulent training certificates from showing up on your work site

2 revised standards changing electrical safety management
CSA, IEEE updates mean personal protective equipment needs to be reviewed
Campaign asks Manitoba motorists to help protect worker safety
‘Looking out for each other is key to improving the overall safety landscape in our province’

13 roadside workers killed in B.C. over past decade
Cone Zone campaign aims to increase awareness of risks
3 first place winners in student safety video contest
Entrants were challenged to create sharable videos to promote OHS to younger workers

Number of Nova Scotia workplace fatalities increased last year
Fourteen Nova Scotians died from acute traumatic injuries at work
Day of Mourning reminds employers to commit to protecting workers
National day of remembrance takes place every year on April 28

Saskatchewan looking for feedback on harmonizing PPE regulations
Submit comments on eye protection, foot protection and more by May 15
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
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

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