A Minnesota-based personal protective equipment manufacturer has joined a national campaign aimed at addressing systemic barriers facing women in skilled trades, with a focus on equipment design. Ergodyne announced this… …
Todd Humber
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Downdraft, pilot aiming point led to landing gear failure in Nunavik cargo flight
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Air Inuit cargo plane touched down 220 feet short of the runway threshold at Kangiqsujuaq Airport in northern Quebec on March 30, 2024, breaking off the lower part of… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
U.S. safety group estimates 431 traffic deaths over Christmas, 429 over New Year’s
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe 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
Woman awarded workers’ comp for back injury after driving vehicle without air suspension
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA New Brunswick employer’s failure to provide proper ergonomic equipment contributed to a worker’s permanent back injury, according to a tribunal decision that highlights the importance of addressing workplace ergonomic… …
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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
Food demonstrator who stopped showing up for work loses retaliation appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA British Columbia food demonstrator who claimed she was fired for raising safety concerns has lost her appeal after a tribunal found she was actually terminated for abandoning her job.… …
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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… …



