A worker at a pulp and paper mill in British Columbia sustained serious injuries in March 2023 when a steam explosion inside a recovery boiler ejected molten smelt onto him… …
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Safety News Canada Staff
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WCB Nova Scotia releases video showcasing staff experiences supporting injured workers
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia released a video featuring employees discussing their work supporting injured workers and employers across the province. The short film includes staff members from… …
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Blackline Safety reported record revenue of $150.5 million for fiscal 2025, an 18 per cent increase from the previous year, and achieved its first full year of positive adjusted EBITDA… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyRegulations & ComplianceWorkplace Safety
Employers face Feb. 28 deadline to file annual payroll reports to WorkSafeNB
Employers in New Brunswick must submit their annual payroll reports to WorkSafeNB by Feb. 28, 2026. WorkSafeNB has mailed Form 100 – Employer Payroll Report (2025-2026) to employers, who can… …
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Training & EducationWorkplace Safety
Ontario to inspect stone, steel, concrete firms for rigging and hoisting hazards
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will conduct targeted inspections of stone, steel, and concrete pre-cast businesses in Central Ontario between Feb. 16 and March 31… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Electric motor component crushed worker after sliding off unsecured cart: WorkSafeBC investigation
A worker at an electric motor repair shop suffered serious injuries when a 907-kilogram stator slipped off a cart and fell on them. The incident occurred in April 2023 when… …
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Global Safety NewsIndustry NewsWorkplace Safety
Facility audit of 180 safety fixtures uncovers compliance gaps, $15,000 in savings
A comprehensive audit of emergency safety equipment at a Nebraska food processing plant revealed compliance issues and cost inefficiencies worth up to $15,000 (all figures U.S.), according to OneSolution, a… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Investigation finds inadequate safety plans led to worker’s 7.5-metre fall from roof in
A roofing worker in British Columbia fell more than 7.5 metres to the ground while repairing a three-storey condominium building in June 2023, sustaining serious injuries after working outside an… …
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Industry NewsPPETechnology & InnovationWorkplace Safety
Blackline Safety launches G8 gas detector with integrated communication tools
Blackline Safety has released G8, a gas detection wearable that combines multiple safety functions with real-time communication and cloud connectivity for industrial worksites. The Calgary-based company announced the device Monday,… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
‘Fluent enough’ isn’t fluent: An injured worker’s language skills put compensation on the line
The worker had done everything asked of her. After a 2015 workplace injury left her with permanent restrictions, she completed English as a Second Language training through a program approved… …


