A former call centre worker who didn’t know she could seek compensation for hearing loss cannot use that lack of knowledge to excuse filing her claim almost nine years late,… …
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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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS Law
PREMIUM Panic attack claim denied after harassment allegations ruled unfounded
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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Legislation & Government PolicyOur Favourites
Ottawa proposes 100 more safety officers for federally regulated workplaces
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal health and safety inspection capacity would grow by about 70 per cent under a bill introduced Monday that also changes collective bargaining rules for federally regulated employers, according to… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyOur FavouritesTraining & Education
Ottawa backs farm safety, grain rescue training with nearly $1.1 million
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Agricultural Safety Association will receive up to $1,071,532 over two years from the federal government to expand farm safety campaigns, mental health resources and grain rescue training for… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyOur FavouritesTraining & Education
Ontario truck driver schools to follow new standard curriculum
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOrganizations that offer truck driver training in Ontario will have to follow a new standardized curriculum of more than 103 hours, the provincial government said. The curriculum is meant to… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM IOC supervisor let suspected impaired driller keep working
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 & AnalysisOur Favourites
Nova Scotia roofing company owner fined $35,000 over fall-arrest failures
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA small Nova Scotia roofing company’s owner has been ordered to pay $35,000 after one of his workers suffered a traumatic brain injury falling from a residential roof, the Provincial… …
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Industry NewsWorkplace Safety
Geotab adds video coaching, safety tools for fleet managers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGeotab is rolling out a set of safety features aimed at helping fleet managers spot risk earlier and coach drivers before problems turn into collisions. The Oakville, Ont.-based telematics company… …
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Features & AnalysisOur Favourites
CCOHS offers tips for reducing long-haul trucker aches, pains, and fatigue
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTruck drivers can reduce their risk of back pain, stress and fatigue by adjusting how they sit, taking regular breaks and changing a few habits on the road, according to… …
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Features & AnalysisOur Favourites
Ontario’s WSPS reports safety gains and steady finances in 2025 annual report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) reached 172,000 businesses and 4.1 million workers across Ontario in 2025, and businesses that worked with the association saw lost-time injury rates drop by… …


