The time-loss injury rate in British Columbia’s construction sector has dropped 25 per cent over the past 10 years, while the serious injury rate has fallen 32 per cent, according… …
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 Law
PREMIUM Apprentice electrician wins benefits after fall onto rebar, steel plate
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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Distracted crew, missed signal led to B.C. train collision and 8,000-litre fuel spill: TSB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a freight train crew that may have been distracted by spotting wildlife with a flashlight missed a key signal before colliding with another… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
Construction companies using ABC safety program see incident rates drop 85%: U.S. data
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberConstruction companies that follow a U.S. industry safety framework are achieving injury rates nearly seven times lower than the national average, according to a new report released today by Associated… …
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Workplace safety progress stalls as gap between belief and action widens: Threads of Life
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA national report released on the National Day of Mourning says Canadian organizations believe in workplace safety but are failing to put that belief into practice — and the gap… …
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Our FavouritesTechnology & Innovation
Most safety pros say AI guardrails needed as workplace adoption grows: NSC survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNine in 10 environment, health and safety professionals say guardrails are needed for artificial intelligence use in workplace safety programs, even as AI adoption becomes mainstream, according to a new… …
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Features & AnalysisLegislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario unveils design for Queen’s Park construction workers’ memorial
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has revealed the design concept for a new memorial to honour construction workers who have died, been injured or fallen ill on the job, with the structure… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Canada marks National Day of Mourning with calls for stronger workplace safety standards
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLabour groups, governments and workers across Canada are marking the National Day of Mourning on Tuesday by calling for stronger protections and greater accountability following deaths and injuries on the… …
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CCOHS president calls on employers to make April 28 a turning point on workplace safety
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is urging employers to observe the National Day of Mourning on April 28 as more than a moment of reflection —… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkplaceNL tables three-year plan targeting injuries, return-to-work and service upgrades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplaceNL has tabled its 2026-28 Strategic Plan with Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly, committing to measurable targets in injury prevention, return-to-work outcomes and client service modernization over the next… …


