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Falls account for more than 162,000 hospitalizations annually in Canada and cost the country over $10 billion each year in direct and indirect expenses, according to a new national report… …
A new detection system on a British Columbia highway will warn commercial truck drivers before they reach a low overpass, after repeated collisions caused costly closures and traffic disruptions. Construction… …
Health care providers who treat injured workers will gather in Vancouver this June for a full-day conference focused on clinician well-being, trauma-informed practice and alignment in worker recovery. WorkSafeBC is… …
By Brodie Ramin You are driving fast, maybe too fast, on a highway at night. Maybe it’s snowing, or raining, or your eyes are glazing over as you feel the… …
The Workers Compensation Board of PEI has released a Cold Stress Prevention Guide aimed at helping employers and workers identify and manage the health risks of working in cold conditions,… …
Nova Scotia’s workplace injury insurer is contacting injured workers more quickly and getting them back to work sooner, according to new performance data for February. The Workers’ Compensation Board of… …
A new field assessment service aims to give Canadian and U.S. safety teams a more consistent way to choose chemical-protective clothing for workers exposed to hazardous substances on the job.… …
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Six people aboard a commuter aircraft were killed near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, after a captain deliberately flew a shallow takeoff to shed snow from the wings — a decision… …
Women make up nearly half of Canada’s workforce but hold only about 38 per cent of certified occupational health and safety (OHS) roles, according to the Board of Canadian Registered… …
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