workplace safety
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WSIB to undergo review
The provincial government launched the review on May 23, 2019. A report to the minister of labour is expected by the end of the year.
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Ten things FMs should know about eyewashes
Fast action and the right action are essential to protecting the eyes.
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Partnership to support workplace psychological health in Sask.
WCB and UFred have signed a partnership agreement to increase access to training and resources for Saskatchewan employers to create psychologically healthy workplaces.
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Reducing damaging noise in the workplace
Work-related noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is much more common than people think. According to WSIB thousands of Ontarians report having NIHL each year.
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Ontario hikes fines for workplace health and safety
Ontario has increased the maximum fines for individuals and businesses that don't comply with workplace health and safety standards.
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Alberta overhauls workplace safety rules
Workers in Alberta would be able to refuse unsafe work conditions under new workplace safety legislation the provincial government is proposing.
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Handling recycling and waste is hurting janitors
Every day, millions of janitors compromise safety when handling garbage and recycled materials.
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B.C. storage rack regulations take effect 2018
New resource guides help navigate the Occupational Health and Safety storage rack regulation coming into effect January 2018.
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Tork launches online guide to identify performance improvement gaps
Tork's new online platform offers guidance for how workforce safety and hygiene can complement new technology and improve efficiency.
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New technology advances safety management
Information technology is safety management, with rapid advances in cloud computing and data management technologies.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario action plan promotes construction safety
Ontario has announced the implementation of a Construction Health and Safety Action Plan to help prevent construction injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
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Alberta, police refine workplace injury and death investigations
Alberta is working on new rules to improve the way workplace injury and deaths are investigated.
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3M to acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls
3M will acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls for $2 billion in mid-2017 and boost its personal safety portfolio.
