A cracked exhaust silencer ignited a fire aboard the Fundy Leader fishing vessel in December 2024, prompting safety investigators to warn employers about combustible materials near high-temperature equipment and inadequate… …
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Todd Humber
Todd Humber
Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Railway worker seriously injured by rolling tank cars in Windsor switching accident
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA maintenance worker suffered serious injuries when two rolling tank cars struck him during switching operations at a Windsor rail yard, according to a Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation.… …
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Workplace Safety
WSIB provides $4 million to improve workplace safety in Ontario Indigenous communities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will provide $4 million over four years to Nokiiwin Tribal Council to improve workplace health and safety in Ontario’s Indigenous communities. The funding supports… …
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AwardsWorkplace Safety
Electrical Safety Authority recognizes five Ontario organizations for workplace safety innovation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Electrical Safety Authority presented its 2025 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards on Tuesday, recognizing five organizations and individuals for contributions to electrical safety across the province. The awards ceremony took… …
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