A sand and gravel company has been fined $150,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he became entangled in a conveyer system on a construction site near Entwistle, Alta.… …
Safety News Canada Staff
Safety News Canada Staff
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Federal bill targets crimes that threaten retail workers and critical infrastructure
The federal government tabled legislation on Oct. 23 that would allow courts to impose stronger sentences for organized retail theft and attacks on critical infrastructure, addressing a surge in store… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM WCB appeal overturns decision deeming injured worker in Alberta fit for receptionist role
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Knelsen Sand & Gravel loses appeal over delayed OHS reporting and worksite activity after eye injury
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Regulations & ComplianceWorkplace Safety
P.E.I. issues construction zone warning as daylight hours shrink
Prince Edward Island’s transportation minister is calling on drivers to slow down in construction zones as shorter daylight hours increase risks for roadside workers. Ernie Hudson said reduced visibility during… …
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The Ontario Nurses’ Association has launched an advertising campaign calling attention to workplace violence against nurses, citing what the union describes as inadequate action by health-care employers and the provincial… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
Teen driver crashes killed more than 2,700 in U.S. last year: National Safety Council
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of preventable death for teenagers in the United States, killing more than 2,700 young people in 2023, according to the National Safety Council.… …
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Features & AnalysisOHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Arbitrator allows continued safety evidence in TTC one-person train operation case
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AwardsIndustry NewsWorkplace Safety
Blackline Safety’s EXO 8 gas detection device wins eighth industry award in 2025
A portable area monitor that detects multiple gases and radiation has earned its eighth industry recognition this year, with Firehouse Magazine naming Blackline Safety’s EXO 8 device a 2025 Innovation… …
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Global Safety NewsIndustry NewsWorkplace Safety
Avetta to release workplace safety research at Australian summit later this month
Avetta will release findings from a survey of more than 500 Australian workers in high-risk industries at its Asia-Pacific summit in Sydney later this month, examining what the company describes… …


