A worker died and two others suffered serious injuries when a utility terrain vehicle crashed into trees after losing braking control on a steep gravel road at a mine site… …
Safety News Canada Staff
Safety News Canada Staff
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Multi-employer coordination failures led to serious injury on barge crane project
A worker suffered serious injuries when a hydraulic cylinder fell from a gantry crane being assembled on a moored barge, striking him as he emerged from beneath the crane’s platform… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia expands workers’ compensation coverage, extends appeal deadline to 90 days
Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Act will undergo significant changes on Jan. 1, 2026, expanding protections for workers and streamlining processes for employers. The amendments modernize the system and include longer… …
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Features & AnalysisLegislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB, Nova Scotia partner on tower crane inspections as construction activity rises
WorkSafeNB has partnered with Nova Scotia to conduct joint tower crane inspections as construction activity increases across New Brunswick. The collaboration began at the Representatives of Atlantic Provinces occupational health… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
PEI developing 10-year road safety strategy after 1,700 residents flag impaired, distracted driving
More than 1,700 Prince Edward Island residents completed a survey earlier this year to inform a new 10-year road safety strategy for the province. Impaired and distracted driving emerged as… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Brandon, Man., plumbing company fined $5K after worker dies from hydrogen sulfide exposure
A Brandon plumbing and heating company has been fined $5,000 after a worker died from over-exposure to hydrogen sulfide while attempting to unclog a sewer drain. Lockhart Plumbing and Heating… …
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A Manitoba custom stone fabricator has been fined $20,000 after a worker was injured when a granite slab dropped and shattered during transport with a forklift. Ital-Stone Design Ltd., which… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Manitoba construction company fined $20,000 after worker loses finger on table saw
A Manitoba construction company has been fined $20,000 after a worker’s hand contacted a table saw blade, resulting in the amputation of their middle finger. Kawenhowen Projects Ltd., a construction… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC investigation finds supervision failures led to worker’s fatal fall
A WorkSafeBC investigation has found inadequate supervision and failure to enforce fall protection procedures led to a worker’s death at a warehouse construction site in May 2022. The worker fell… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Excavating contractor fined $100,000 after trench collapse injures worker in Alberta
An Alberta excavating contractor has been fined $100,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a trench collapse at a sewer line restoration site. HCL Site Services Ltd. pleaded guilty… …


