WorkSafeBC is calling on British Columbia employers to put hazard controls in place before summer weather creates dangerous conditions for workers. The workers’ compensation regulator says heat, wildfire smoke and… …
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A Georgian Bluffs roofing company and its director have been fined a combined $145,000 after a worker was critically injured falling from an unsecured ladder at a Mount Forest construction… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Waterloo school board in Ontario can bar sick leave for workplace injuries: Arbitrator
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Training & EducationWorkplace Safety
CCOHS forum in St. John’s, N.L., to tackle AI, mental health and future of work risks
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will hold its Forum 2026 national conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on Oct. 28 and 29, bringing together safety… …
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Brinks armoured car workers win federal ruling on crew safety after work refusal, says union
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has dismissed a Brinks Canada appeal and confirmed that armoured car workers in Toronto cannot be directed to work without guard protection, following a… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Hernia injury, learning disabilities make deemed collections job unsuitable for Alberta worker
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC fines Top Line Formwork nearly $24K after crane rigging drop kills worker
A worker died after a large formwork panel fell on him at a Victoria construction site, resulting in a $23,561.11 penalty against Top Line Formwork Inc. imposed by WorkSafeBC on… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
West Fraser Mills fined $110K in death of contractor buried by frozen wood fibre inside B.C. silo
A worker died after being buried by frozen wood fibre inside a silo at West Fraser Mills Ltd.’s Quesnel sawmill, triggering a $110,855.83 penalty imposed by WorkSafeBC on May 12,… …
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Shareholders of Blackline Safety Corp. have voted to approve a buyout of the Calgary-based connected safety technology company by an affiliate of Francisco Partners Management, L.P. The vote took place… …



