Canadian Occupational Safety

08/14/2026

WorkSafeBC is seeking public feedback on proposed regulations that would require employers to identify, assess, and manage psychosocial hazards, strengthening psychological health and safety protections in British Columbia workplaces.

Proposed amendments set out a framework for employers to identify, assess, and control psychosocial hazards

08/13/2026

WorkSafeBC and Road Safety at Work are urging British Columbia employers to prepare on two fronts as wildfire activity intensifies across the province: reviewing evacuation plans and rethinking any work that involves driving.

WorkSafeBC and Road Safety at Work detail how employers should handle evacuations, wildfire smoke and safe driving

08/12/2026

Anil Nair of Dentons Canada LLP examines an Ontario court ruling that reinforces the role of due diligence in workplace safety, while reminding constructors that they must independently assess site conditions and potential hazards.

Workplace hazard disclosure and the limits of owner liability under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

08/11/2026

Safety, training and compliance don’t have to live in separate systems.

BIS Safety Software, led by Founder and CEO Dan MacDonald, brings EHS, training, digital forms, incident management and compliance into one connected platform with AI-powered capabilities.

Explore how BIS is transforming safety management for high-risk industries.

BIS Safety Software empowers organizations with integrated EHS tools that improve readiness and compliance across complex operations

08/11/2026

The Ontario government’s WSIB review comes amid ongoing concerns about workload, staffing and worker coverage.

Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE Local 1750, says frontline employee numbers have remained largely unchanged while workloads persist, and argues the review should focus on strengthening services for injured workers.

OCEU president says the Ford government's WSIB review risks worsening staffing and service problems for injured workers

08/11/2026

A sincere thank you to MWG Apparel for partnering with us in celebrating Canada's Safest Utilities and Electrical Employer at the 2026 Canada's Awards.

By combining Canadian manufacturing with innovative flame-resistant and arc-rated technologies, MWG Apparel helps protect workers facing some of the industry's toughest conditions.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04rj_WS0

08/10/2026

The death of Alberta wildland firefighter Morgan Kitchen has prompted serious questions about safety on the fire line.

James Gault, Vice-President of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, says the charges reinforce concerns over training, firefighter retention and the communication of hazards such as dangerous trees.

Union links pay and training gaps to the province's workplace safety charges

08/08/2026

We're proud to recognize Mark's Commercial as our partner in recognizing the Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology at the 2026 Canada's Awards.

Driven by a mission to keep Canadian workers warmer, drier, safer, and more comfortable, Mark's Commercial is redefining industrial workwear through innovation that helps bring workers home safe—every single day.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04rjQcB0

08/07/2026

Is creative sentencing delivering meaningful workplace safety outcomes?

Sean Tucker of the University of Regina argues that OHS creative sentencing too often funds worker-focused initiatives instead of addressing employer and supervisor accountability, potentially missing the root causes of serious workplace incidents.

There is a misalignment between who is legally responsible and the target of creative sentences

08/06/2026

Supply chain risks are outpacing organizations' ability to respond.

Abid Yousuf of Avetta explains why contractor compliance, workforce visibility, and safety data are becoming critical priorities as organizations navigate rising supply chain risk.

Compliance gaps and slow AI adoption are leaving frontline workers exposed to growing supply chain risk, new research finds