Canadian Occupational Safety

10/07/2025

Occupational health is evolving, and proactive surveillance is leading the way.

Dr. Jonathan Davids of DriverCheck Canada shared how tailored occupational health programs can move organizations beyond compliance to true worker protection.

Discover how his approach is helping employers build safer, healthier workplaces.

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Dr. Jonathan Davids explains how ongoing risk assessment drives better health outcomes

10/07/2025

VLS Environmental Solutions unveils a breakthrough in hazardous waste management with the launch of a patent-pending technology that enables the permanent disposal of elemental mercury.

Company calls it a first-ever solution in the U.S.

10/07/2025

Following SafeContractor’s COS Readers’ Choice Award win, President Henriette Bichai shared how the company blends technology with certified insight to simplify compliance and strengthen contractor safety nationwide.

Henriette Bichai shares how SafeContractor is redefining contractor compliance

10/07/2025

Robyn Asher of SafeContractor highlights the promise and pitfalls of OHS technology in today’s workplaces.

She examines how wearables, drones, and AI can redefine safety yet raise access, privacy, and regulatory concerns that demand independent validation.

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Robyn Asher on the advances in wearables and AI, yet uneven access, privacy risks, and regulatory gaps reveal why independent validation still matters

10/06/2025

The Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) initiative, led by IWH and CIRHR at the University of Toronto, is reshaping hiring in construction and manufacturing by building employer capacity to include youth with disabilities

Initiative addresses labour shortages by breaking down barriers and promoting inclusive hiring

10/06/2025

Offsite care trips trigger a cascade of delays, consuming time for workers, supervisors, and safety personnel.

Melissa Manion of Medcor Canada says the onsite model eliminates this: "The worker doesn't need to wait. They get seen right away." This immediate, collaborative approach ensures modified work plans are built instantly, keeping projects on track and reducing uncertainty.

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In Canada, the average direct cost of a workplace injury is around $29,000

10/06/2025

Visionary leadership deserves the spotlight 🌟

The 2025 WSPS Award for CEO of the Year honors executives who champion safety from the top down—embedding it into culture, strategy, and everyday action.

These Excellence Awardees have shown that when safety starts at the top, it transforms entire organizations:

• Frank Voss – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc • John Pontarollo – Green Infrastructure Partners Inc • Kelly Dorish – TimberTown Building Centre • Linda Crockett – The Canadian Institute Of Workplace Harassment and Violence and The Canadian Institute of Workplace Bullying Resources Inc. • Sabesh Kanagaretnam – 4S Consulting Services Inc. • Sarah Wilson – Canadian Safety Group Inc. • Spencer Wilson – Sign FX Inc. • Steve Elliott – Seko Construction • Steve Prisco – Aramark Canada • Yves Tremblay – Pronghorn Controls

Let’s celebrate their impact and leadership on October 9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

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10/05/2025

Wellness takes the spotlight! 🌿

The 2025 Excellence Awardees for the Kii Health Award for Best Wellness Program are proving that safety isn’t just physical—it’s holistic. These organizations are leading the way in supporting employee health, resilience, and wellbeing across Canada.

👏 Congratulations to: • BASF Canada Inc. • Centurion Asset Management Inc. • ECC • London Hydro • Metrolinx • Myshak Crane and Rigging Ltd. • Refrigerative Supply Limited • TimberTown Building Centre • Trane Canada

Let’s celebrate their commitment to healthier workplaces on October 9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

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10/04/2025

Culture is the cornerstone of safety—and these organizations are leading by example 🏆

The 2025 WSIB Award for Canada’s Best Health & Safety Culture celebrates workplaces where safety is embedded in every decision, every action, and every team.

👏 Congratulations to this year’s Excellence Awardees: • Borger Group of Companies • Epscan Industries Ltd • Hayworth Equipment Sales Inc. • Metrolinx • ROSEN Canada • Siemens Canada Limited • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc • Wolverine Ltd • Zochem ULC

Let’s honour their leadership on October 9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

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10/03/2025

At HSPC’s Professional Development Conference, Tanis Marquette and Tom Venables highlighted how the Capitals Approach connects business performance to nature, people, and sustainability. They urged leaders to think in systems, not silos.

How a 'Capitals Approach' links business performance to sustainability goals

10/03/2025

Nominations close Oct. 10 for Canadian Occupational Safety’s Top Women in Safety 2026. Don’t miss your chance to recognize women driving progress in occupational health and safety. Winners announced in March.

Highlight an outstanding female leader in safety before nominations close on October 10

10/03/2025

Canada’s public transportation leaders are raising the bar for safety in 2025 🚦✈️

This year’s Excellence Awardees for the DriverCheck Award have shown what it means to protect passengers, crews, and communities—on the ground and in the air.

👏 Congratulations to: • Air Canada • Jazz Aviation • Metrolinx • Toronto Terminals Railway • Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Let’s celebrate their achievements on October 9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

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