By Yaw Agyeman Boafo Ghana’s cities are expanding at a breathtaking pace. From Madina to Cape Coast, from Sekondi-Takoradi to Tamale, concrete infrastructure are rising, wetlands are shrinking, and open …
Heat Stress
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia care facility worker wins compensation appeal after fainting on night shift
A Nova Scotia workers’ compensation tribunal has ruled that a continuing care assistant who fainted during a night shift at a residential care facility is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits,… …
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Global Safety NewsOpinion
Zambia’s farmers are working in dangerous heat – how they can protect themselves
By Anayawa Nyambe Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country’s labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
CN freight train derailed near Devlin, Ont., due to excessive heat and rail stress: TSB report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Canadian National Railway Company freight train derailed 13 cars near Devlin, Ontario, on June 28, 2025, after excessive heat and rail stress caused the track to buckle, according to… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
New global standard aims to help employers manage climate-related workplace hazards
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new international standard has been released to help organizations protect workers from occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change, as extreme heat, flooding and pollution affect an… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Warehouses, plants face year-round heat stress risk despite winter cold
Workers in warehouses, manufacturing plants and food processing facilities face ongoing heat stress risks during winter months, when indoor conditions can create dangerous exposures often overlooked by employers. While outdoor… …



