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Trends in health and safety 2024 Canadian Occupational Safety

WEBHealth and safety organizations, for the most part, have remained entirely silent on the role that health and safety practitioners should play in this newly regulated …

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What are the trends in health and safety for 2022

WEBDave Rebbitt is the CEO of Rarebit Consulting providing services across Western Canada. With more than 30 years in health and safety, he continues to be …

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Trends in Health and Safety 2021 Canadian Occupational Safety

WEBOpinion 15 Jan. 2021. Most of the trends in 2021 are coloured by the biggest story of 2020. COVID-19 invaded all our lives with lockdowns, social distancing, everyone wearing …

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Why workplace hygiene is important to improve safety

WEBHygiene is incredibly important and plays a crucial role at work. If workplaces are dirty or unsanitary, this creates a real health and safety risk for workers. …

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7 most common occupational diseases Canadian Occupational …

WEB6. Stress and mental health disorders. Multiple sources state that mental health disorders can also be considered as occupational diseases in certain contexts. …

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12 ways to successfully integrate wellness and safety

WEBIn an integrated approach, various elements all work together, including OHS, disease management, health promotion, disability, absence management, group …

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What is the future of health and safety at work

WEBIn the UK, the total cost of self-reported injuries and ill health at work in 2018/19 was US$20.25 billion. Meanwhile, OSHA studies have shown that for every …

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Why sleep deprivation is a hazard in need of mitigation

WEBAccor. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 33% of Canadians struggle with sleep problems, while 36.3% of adults who get insufficient sleep report …

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The importance of diversity, equity & inclusion in EHS

WEBReduce poor health conditions (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders, depression, anxiety), Have employees who are more engaged with work, Have employees with …

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Eight ways to improve construction health and safety

WEBPlan for construction projects carefully to avoid and minimize hazards. Before anything, a risk assessment needs to be conducted to make sure that all hazards …

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12 Basic ways to improve workplace safety

WEB11. Have regular meetings about workplace safety. Communication is key – this is something that any health and safety professional is key. Keeping an open line …

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"You are not alone" – how Maple Leaf Foods built its mental health

WEBMental health is more important than ever, and health and safety professionals need to approach employee wellbeing from a holistic point of view, but …

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Canadian Occupational Safety: News for Professionals Canadian

WEBTransforming workplace safety for tomorrow’s world. The #1 news source for Canadian occupational safety and health administrations and other professionals. Read breaking …

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6 Effective ways to identify workplace safety issues

WEBLack of understanding or knowledge of these issues is one of the fundamental causes of safety issues in the workplace. While this list is certainly non …

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13 workplace safety topics to discuss during meetings

WEB5. Mental health. Mental wellbeing and psychological safety have become integral to workplace health and safety. Checking in with workers to make sure their …

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How to implement effective hygiene and sanitization measures at …

WEBWorkplace hygiene and sanitization have been of the utmost importance during the pandemic, with effective cleaning protocols ensuring that workers are kept as …

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Losing sleep over DST can lead to injury

WEBLosing sleep over DST can lead to injury. By Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. 03 Mar. 2011. Several studies are looking at the …

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A history of workplace violence: Canada’s health care sector in …

WEBThe book goes in depth about the history of health care in Canada, noting that Saskatchewan was a leader in the domain of public health. Recent issues such as …

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Workplace safety in Canada: Where it all started Canadian

WEBWorkplace health and safety in Canada really all begins in 1884, with the Factory Act. This was inspired by the British Factory Acts, a series of Acts passed from …

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Managing OHS risks for volunteers Canadian Occupational Safety

WEBIn contrast, Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to any worker engaged in an occupation. The act states that “for Alberta’s OHS legislation to …

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Understanding Canada's 3 worker rights to ensure workplace safety

WEBRight to participate: this includes the right to make suggestions and recommendations on health and safety in the workplace. Right to refuse: the right to …

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Supreme Court ruling ‘a game changer’ for safety professionals

WEBAs health and safety professionals grapple with this new legal precedent, the industry faces a critical juncture, where a reevaluation of practices and …

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