A safety incident involving improper handling of broken glass and failure to wear cut-resistant gloves formed the centrepiece of a dismissed reprisal claim at an Ontario warehouse, underscoring how employers… …
Safety News Canada Staff
Safety News Canada Staff
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Industry NewsWorkplace Safety
Classic Fire + Life Safety opens first Atlantic Canada branch in Nova Scotia
Classic Fire + Life Safety has opened a branch in Amherst, N.S., marking the company’s first location in Atlantic Canada. The branch will be led by Ryan Rees, a second-generation… …
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Global Safety NewsTraining & EducationWorkplace Safety
National Safety Council opens registration for Baltimore safety conference in May
The National Safety Council has opened registration for its 2026 Safety Summit, scheduled for May 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event, an evolution of the NSC Spring Safety… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Manitoba marks Safety and Health Week with workplace injury prevention focus
Manitoba Safety and Health Week will run May 4-9, 2026, with events designed to raise awareness about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses across the province. The annual celebration is organized… …
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Industry NewsTechnology & InnovationWorkplace Safety
Kerry expands ISN contractor safety platform to Quebec facility
Kerry has expanded its use of ISNetworld contractor management software to its Laval, Quebec facility, marking the third Quebec location to adopt the platform since the company began using it… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
Updated ASTM standard aims to reduce workplace fatalities through SIF prevention framework
The National Safety Council has endorsed an updated international standard designed to help employers prevent serious incidents and fatalities in the workplace. The American Society for Testing and Materials published… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Burlington, Ont., manufacturer fined $50,000 after worker critically injured in fall
A Burlington, Ont., manufacturer has been fined $50,000 after a worker fell approximately 14 feet from an elevated lift and sustained critical injuries when the platform was struck by moving… …
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An arbitrator has reinstated a steel plant console operator who was fired for smoking cannabis during his lunch break, highlighting the challenges employers face in addressing substance use in safety-sensitive… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WCB Nova Scotia updates code of conduct to align with harassment regulations
WCB Nova Scotia has refreshed its code of conduct to reinforce expectations for respectful interactions with staff and align with the province’s workplace harassment regulations. The updated code applies to… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Manitoba commits $500,000 to school safety assessments and building security
Manitoba has received updated school safety plans from all school divisions in the province and committed more than $500,000 in new funding to help divisions conduct safety assessments and improve… …



