British Columbia workers who struggle with poorly fitting protective gear could gain new protections under proposed amendments to Part 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The changes, drafted… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyOur Favourites
N.L. spending $250,000 to replace outdated defibrillators in schools
More than 100 automated external defibrillators in Newfoundland and Labrador schools are at or nearing the end of their operational life, prompting the provincial government to replace them. The Department… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Reading supervisor’s WCB file notes keeps correctional officer’s reprisal complaint alive
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PREMIUM Shipyard worker’s near-miss with falling steel beam ruled a traumatic injury
A shipyard worker who narrowly escaped being struck by a falling steel beam has had his claim for adjustment disorder upheld, after the employer’s appeal of the award was denied… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Wrist infection predated skid-lifting incident for seafood warehouse worker, tribunal rules
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Worker awarded WSIB entitlement over diesel fumes from heater at bank construction site
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS Law
PREMIUM Retired police officer’s PTSD claim denied after board found him the aggressor
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