By Atieh Razavi Yekta, and Christopher McLeod Around 60 per cent of Canadian employees can expect their job to be transformed through artificial intelligence (AI). For many, AI will complement,… …
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OpinionWorkplace Safety
Danger was flagged, but not reported: What the Tumbler Ridge tragedy reveals about Canada’s AI governance vacuum
By Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon Eight months before the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, OpenAI knew something was wrong. The company’s automated review system had flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar’s ChatGPT account for interactions… …
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By Yaw Agyeman Boafo Ghana’s cities are expanding at a breathtaking pace. From Madina to Cape Coast, from Sekondi-Takoradi to Tamale, concrete infrastructure are rising, wetlands are shrinking, and open …
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Global Safety NewsOpinionWorkplace Safety
After a 32-hour shift in Pittsburgh, I realized EMTs should be napping on the job
By P. Daniel Patterson At 7 a.m., roughly an hour before the end of my shift as a paramedic in Pittsburgh, my colleague and I were dispatched to a patient… …
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By Melisa Benard-Valle Imagine walking into tall grass or working barefoot in a field … and suddenly feeling sharp pain on your foot. You’ve just been bitten by a snake.… …
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By Jennifer Guthrie Norovirus outbreaks have repeatedly shadowed major international events, and the Olympics are no exception. When thousands of athletes from around the world gather in one place, attention …
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Opinion
Brain injury is almost 10 times more common in unhoused people. Addressing it is key to reducing homelessness
By Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, Cole J. Kennedy, and Grace C. Warren On any given night, 60,000 people in Canada will go to sleep homeless. Research estimates that more than half …
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OpinionWorkplace Safety
CEOs who experience natural disasters are more likely to lead safer workplaces
By Michel Magnan, Yetaotao Qiu, and Yu Wang Every year, millions of workers are injured or die on the job, imposing enormous human and economic costs. The socio-economic impact of… …
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Mental Health & WellbeingOpinionWorkplace Safety
Tumbler Ridge shootings highlight the need for mental health support for survivors and their community
By Margaret McKinnon Although mass shootings and gun violence have long plagued American communities, events like yesterday’s mass shooting at a high school in northern British Columbia are rare in… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
What to do if someone’s choking: Evidence says begin with back blows
By Cody Dunne, Andrew McRae, and Khara Sauro Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation goes… …


