A Manitoba construction company has been fined $20,000 after a worker’s hand contacted a table saw blade, resulting in the amputation of their middle finger. Kawenhowen Projects Ltd., a construction… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC investigation finds supervision failures led to worker’s fatal fall
A WorkSafeBC investigation has found inadequate supervision and failure to enforce fall protection procedures led to a worker’s death at a warehouse construction site in May 2022. The worker fell… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Excavating contractor fined $100,000 after trench collapse injures worker in Alberta
An Alberta excavating contractor has been fined $100,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a trench collapse at a sewer line restoration site. HCL Site Services Ltd. pleaded guilty… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
3Twenty Modular fined $100,000 after wall collapse injures worker in Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan construction company has been fined $100,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wall fell on their leg at a worksite in Corman Park. 3Twenty Modular pleaded… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
NSC applauds new female crash test dummy design from U.S. transportation department
The National Safety Council has welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of a new female crash test dummy design aimed at addressing higher crash injury and fatality rates among… …
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Global Safety NewsIndustry News
Avetta enhances platform integrations for worker screening and motor carrier safety data
Avetta has strengthened two integrations within its supply chain risk management platform to provide faster access to worker background checks and motor carrier safety performance data. The Utah-based software company …
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Mental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
WCB-Alberta partners with Wounded Warriors Canada on psychological injury education
Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta has formed a partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada to expand education about occupational psychological injuries and support return-to-work outcomes. The collaboration will deliver education initiatives… …
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AwardsIndustry NewsWorkplace Safety
Blackline Safety named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for fourth time
Calgary-based Blackline Safety Corp. has been named to the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America. The connected safety technology company previously… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
New Brunswick to test emergency alert system Nov. 19
New Brunswick will conduct a test of Alert Ready, the National Public Alerting System, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10:55 a.m. The system delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts during… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
Ontario invests $32 million in mental health supports for first responders
Ontario will provide $32 million to expand specialized mental health services for first responders and public safety personnel across the province. The funding flows through the 2025-26 Mental Health Supports… …


