By Alejandro J. Almenar Arasanz, and Marta Diarte Oliva For years, we’ve been told that “sitting is the new smoking”. It’s a catchy phrase that seems to sum up a… …
Ergonomics
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Musculoskeletal injuries cost B.C. workplaces $2.35 billion over five years, WorkSafeBC says
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMusculoskeletal injuries remain the most common workplace injury in British Columbia, accounting for about 30 per cent of all time-loss claims filed with WorkSafeBC. Over the five-year period from 2020… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
CCOHS urges employers to strengthen RSI prevention ahead of awareness day
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety is calling on employers nationwide to step up efforts to prevent repetitive strain injuries, ahead of International RSI Awareness Day on Feb.… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Over half of Canadian workers regularly exposed to ergonomic risks, new survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than half of Canadian workers were frequently exposed to ergonomic risk factors in 2024-2025, while 17 per cent reported doing unpaid work in their free time several times a… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Woman awarded workers’ comp for back injury after driving vehicle without air suspension
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 …



