Motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States fell to an estimated 37,810 in 2025, a 12% decline from the previous year, even as total miles driven rose by 0.9%,… …
Safety News Canada Staff
Safety News Canada Staff
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Industry NewsPPEWorkplace Safety
Italian fire brigade uses Calgary firm’s gas detection tech at 2026 Winter Olympics
The Belluno Provincial Fire Brigade has deployed connected gas and radiation detection equipment from Calgary-based Blackline Safety to protect athletes, spectators and staff at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Northern… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB launches $30,000 grant program to improve physical, mental safety in youth sports
WorkSafeNB has launched PlaySafeNB, a new grant program offering up to $5,000 per project to help youth sports organizations across New Brunswick strengthen physical and psychological safety in sport. A… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Aircraft painter awarded full LOE benefits after WSIB overlooks foot injury, hip surgery
An Ontario tribunal has ruled that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board wrongly reduced an injured aircraft painter’s loss-of-earnings benefits during two periods when he was awaiting and recovering from… …
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People on the MoveWorkplace Safety
William Laird Cronk appointed chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors
William Laird Cronk has been appointed chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a three-year term, effective Feb. 26, 2026. The appointment was made by Jennifer Whiteside, B.C.’s Minister of… …
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Training & EducationWorkplace Safety
PEI workplace health and safety conference set for May 7 in Charlottetown
Safety professionals across Prince Edward Island will gather May 7 for the 2026 Workplace Health and Safety Conference at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown. The full-day event runs… …
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Global Safety NewsTechnology & InnovationWorkplace Safety
ASSP white paper examines AI’s growing role in workplace safety
The American Society of Safety Professionals has released a white paper examining how environmental, health and safety professionals are using artificial intelligence to improve workplace safety and decision-making. The white… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
JHSC committee members at Skilled Trades Ontario entitled to travel expense reimbursement: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that Skilled Trades Ontario violated labour law when it cut off travel expense reimbursements for joint health and safety committee members during an active round of… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
P.E.I. workers compensation board updates guide on injury claims and workplace rights
The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island has released an updated information guide for workers, outlining key steps to follow after a workplace injury, available benefits, and rights under… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia care facility worker wins compensation appeal after fainting on night shift
A Nova Scotia workers’ compensation tribunal has ruled that a continuing care assistant who fainted during a night shift at a residential care facility is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits,… …



