A 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.… …
Todd Humber
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Features & AnalysisOHS LawWorkplace Safety
Ontario board denies Ford worker’s bid to increase $2,500 safety reprisal award
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario Labour Relations Board has rejected a Ford Motor Company of Canada worker’s request to reconsider a $2,500 damage award for reprisal, ruling he failed to present wage loss… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Manitoba strengthens asbestos safety rules to address top cause of workplace deaths
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberManitoba is introducing tougher asbestos safety regulations to protect workers from the province’s leading cause of occupational death, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced Thursday. The amendments require anyone… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Water-contaminated fuel caused seaplane crash near Bella Bella, B.C.: TSB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Wilderness Seaplanes aircraft experienced dual engine failure shortly after takeoff on Dec. 18, 2023, when water-contaminated fuel entered its system during drum fuelling operations at Bella Bella (Campbell Island)… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Ontario worker’s safety reprisal claim blocked by settlement waiving all future applications
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA worker who signed a settlement agreement waiving his right to reinstatement cannot pursue a new occupational health and safety reprisal claim, even if he was under financial pressure when… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC urges ladder safety as holiday decorating is in full swing
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeBC accepted 876 time-loss claims for ladder-related fall injuries in 2024, including 309 serious injuries such as fractures, contusions and strains. The workers’ compensation board and The Community Against Preventable… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Alberta worker loses most wage loss benefits after hand injured by garbage lid
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Alberta worker injured by a falling garbage trolley lid is not entitled to most of the wage loss benefits she received, the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has… …
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Global Safety NewsIndustry NewsPeople on the MoveWorkplace Safety
National Safety Council appoints Debra Sanchez to lead advocacy and external affairs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe National Safety Council appointed Debra Sanchez as executive vice president of advocacy and external affairs, a newly created leadership role at the organization. Sanchez brings more than 25 years… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Restaurant fined $55,000 after worker injured in workplace violence incident in London, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Vancouver-based restaurant company has been fined $55,000 after a worker was assaulted by a patron at its London, Ont. location and the employer failed to have proper workplace violence… …
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Features & AnalysisLegislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia launches injury prevention strategy targeting strains, psychological harm
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration have launched a collaborative injury prevention strategy to reduce workplace injuries across the province. Safer… …



