Outdoor workers face serious eye damage from ultraviolet light exposure, including cataracts and macular degeneration, according to WorkSafeNB’s occupational hygiene manager. Robert Sgrosso said many workers protect their skin with… …
Safety News Canada Staff
Safety News Canada Staff
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Fastenal Company has begun operating a newly-built distribution center in Magna, Utah, equipped with technology designed to streamline product intake, order picking and shipping, the company announced Sept. 2. The …
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Industry NewsPeople on the Move
Blackline Safety appoints Siemens AI executive Vasi Philomin to board of directors
Blackline Safety Corp. has appointed Vasi Philomin, executive vice president of data and AI at Siemens, to its board of directors effective Sept. 11. Philomin previously served as vice president …
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Blackline Safety Corp. has secured a $1.8 million contract with a major California water and wastewater utility provider, the company announced Sept. 18. The deal includes more than 560 connected …
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Industry NewsTechnology & Innovation
VelocityEHS launches AI assistant to tackle workplace safety plateau
VelocityEHS has launched Vēlo, an artificial intelligence assistant designed to help safety professionals improve incident management and job safety analysis, according to the company. The Denver-based firm unveiled the AI …
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People on the MoveWorkplace Safety
WSPS adds three directors with agriculture, audit and manufacturing expertise
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services welcomed three new board members at its annual general meeting Sept. 12, adding expertise in agriculture, financial auditing and advanced manufacturing to guide the Ontario… …
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Industry NewsTechnology & Innovation
Avetta adds AI tools to speed supplier onboarding and compliance tasks
Avetta, a Utah-based supply chain risk management company, has launched new artificial intelligence features designed to reduce the time suppliers spend on compliance paperwork and help clients make faster hiring …
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The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has started sending one-time text messages to injured workers confirming their claims have been opened, according to the board. The automated service provides… …
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Mental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB seeks feedback on traumatic mental stress and accident reporting policies
WorkSafeNB has opened a month-long consultation on proposed changes to two workplace compensation policies that could affect how traumatic mental stress claims and accident reporting are handled across New Brunswick.… …
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Training & EducationWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia ends training contract with firefighters school after damning safety audit
Nova Scotia has cut ties with the Nova Scotia Firefighters School following a value-for-money audit that found serious safety problems and governance failures. The province released the audit results Monday,… …



