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Occupational illness, not injury, drives most workplace deaths in Canada: Mike Russo

by Todd Humber April 22, 2026

written by Todd Humber April 22, 2026

The workers who never make it home aren't always the ones who were hurt in an accident. Many are made ill over years — and that distinction matters, says Mike…

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Occupational illness, not injury, drives most workplace deaths in Canada: Mike Russo

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