The National Safety Council estimates 431 traffic fatalities will occur during the Christmas holiday period and 429 during the New Year’s holiday period in the United States this year. The… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Alberta to test 120 km/h speed limits on select rural highways
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta will launch a trial of 120 km/h speed limits on select rural divided highways next year following public support in a recent survey, Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Woman awarded workers’ comp for back injury after driving vehicle without air suspension
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremium Member Access Required This article is available to Safety News Canada Premium members. Subscribe for $99/year plus HST for concise, plain-language summaries of the court decisions, arbitration rulings, and …
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Features & AnalysisGlobal Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
Three-quarters of employers improve workplace safety scores over three years: NSC
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThree-quarters of employers improved their workplace safety scores over a three-year period, according to a new report from the National Safety Council focused on preventing musculoskeletal disorders. The 2024-2025 MSD… …
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Features & AnalysisOHS FinesWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC levies $1.3 million in penalties for crane safety violations
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeBC has issued three administrative penalties totalling $1.3 million to two construction companies for health and safety violations related to crane incidents in 2024 and 2025. The penalties include $627,456… …
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AwardsIndustry NewsWorkplace Safety
Ergodyne founder Tom Votel receives top ISEA honour for decades of safety industry leadership
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTom Votel, founder and retired president of Ergodyne, received the Ryan-Willson Service Award of Excellence at the International Safety Equipment Association’s 2025 annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award, ISEA’s… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Food demonstrator who stopped showing up for work loses retaliation appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremium Member Access Required This article is available to Safety News Canada Premium members. Subscribe for $99/year plus HST for concise, plain-language summaries of the court decisions, arbitration rulings, and …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Women migrant workers report injuries, unsafe conditions and barriers to medical care: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face significant workplace safety hazards, including injuries from repetitive tasks, exposure to extreme weather conditions and inadequate access to… …
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Features & AnalysisIndustry NewsWorkplace Safety
Avetta survey reveals safety perception gap among workers in high-risk industries
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new survey has found a significant disconnect between how safe workers feel on the job and the actual safety systems in place at high-risk worksites across the United States.… …
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Features & AnalysisOHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Ontario board denies Ford worker’s bid to increase $2,500 safety reprisal award
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremium Member Access Required This article is available to Safety News Canada Premium members. Subscribe for $99/year plus HST for concise, plain-language summaries of the court decisions, arbitration rulings, and …



