A commercial diver drowned in October 2023 after the fishing vessel’s propeller unexpectedly engaged while he was entering the water to harvest sea cucumbers, a workplace safety investigation has found.… …
Safety News Canada Staff
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Industry NewsPPEWorkplace Safety
Blackline Safety launches G8 wearable combining gas detection, lone worker and radio functions
Blackline Safety has started shipping its G8 connected safety wearable to customers in six countries, the company announced on March 17. The device combines multi-gas detection, lone worker protection, two-way… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Winery worker wins partial remedy after tribunal finds termination tainted by prohibited action
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Worker fired after calling 911 over forklift fumes wins prohibited action ruling against B.C. employer
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS Law
PREMIUM Mental disorder claim denied after B.C. worker says supervisor bullied, harassed her over 10 months
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Farm labour contractor drops WorkSafeBC penalty appeal after key witness falls through
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OHS Law
PREMIUM B.C. tribunal certifies psychological injury claim in Safe-Step constructive dismissal case
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS Law
PREMIUM WorkSafeBC must compensate paramedic whose PTSD was aggravated by trainer’s threat, harassment
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario Mine Rescue joins provincial emergency network
Ontario Mine Rescue is joining Ontario Corps, the provincial government’s emergency response network, bringing specialized rescue equipment and trained volunteers to communities across the province. The partnership gives the province… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
B.C. toxic drug deaths hold steady at nearly five per day in January 2026
British Columbia recorded 150 deaths from toxic drugs in January 2026, as the province approaches 10 years since declaring a public health emergency over the unregulated drug supply. The figure… …


