Canadian Occupational Safety

08/06/2025

WCB Nova Scotia has achieved a 106.7% funded position, a milestone that will help provide greater stability and support for injured workers and employers.

Board cites system stability and improved outcomes

08/06/2025

A worker in British Columbia survived a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face, according to the Conservation Officer Service (COS). The incident occurred in the Lake Kathlyn area and left the man with non-life-threatening injuries.

WildSafeBC suggests anyone put in the same position should 'always fight back'

08/06/2025

A carpenter from western Prince Edward Island has been fined $30,000 after an employee died from a fall at a job site that lacked proper safety measures, according to a report.

Incident marks third death in a year, says report

08/05/2025

Andrew Kidd, director of prevention field services at WorkSafeBC, explains the video breaks down each phase of flytable cycling and emphasizes shared responsibility, pre-lift planning, and a robust safety culture to prevent future tragedies.

'The awareness started off with some incidents and some near misses,' says WorkSafeBC's Andrew Kidd

08/05/2025

A pivotal meeting that could reshape workplace safety across Canada is expected this fall. Ontario and Nova Scotia are leading the charge to harmonize safety certifications, aiming to reduce red tape and empower worker mobility.

'We can't be slowed down by repetitive recertification across provinces,' says Ontario Labour Minister

08/05/2025

Canadian Occupational Safety is shining a spotlight on the most trusted and innovative safety suppliers with its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

This year's winners, including SafeContractor and BSI Group Canada, were chosen by hundreds of safety professionals for their commitment to excellence.

Discover the top-tier solutions that are making a real difference in Canadian businesses. Read the full special report now!

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Special report shines spotlight on most trusted and innovative safety suppliers across the country

08/04/2025

Milwaukee® has introduced the PACKOUT™ Rack Kit, a new storage solution aimed at improving organization and productivity for professionals.

Company says kit improves organization and productivity in various work environments

08/04/2025

A minor 4.2-magnitude earthquake, which may be industry-related, was reported near Grande Prairie, Alberta, with no damage or injuries reported.

No injury reported

08/04/2025

Employees at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada’s largest mental health hospital, experience widespread discrimination, bullying, and psychological distress in the workplace, according to a recent report.

Discrimination, bullying, and psychological distress rampant at the agency, says report

08/04/2025

Celebrating 15 years of honoring safety excellence! 🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Excellence Awardees!

Your innovation and leadership in keeping Canadian workplaces safe are truly commendable. Join us on October 9, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to celebrate these inspiring achievements!

View full list here: https://hubs.ly/Q03x_GVl0

08/01/2025

Ontario is investing $260 million through its Skills Development Fund to train and upskill workers in key sectors.

Labour Minister David Piccini and the Ontario government are empowering the workforce, with partners like Melanie Winter, Executive Director of Support Ontario Youth, to ensure Ontarians are ready for the future.

'Through our Skills Development Fund, we're protecting Ontario workers' says Labour Minister

07/31/2025

The new RefrigiWear® Women's Extreme Sweater Jacket is here, engineered to provide warmth and protection in temperatures as low as -12°C. With a wind-tight, water-repellent fleece outer shell and a cozy 200g microfleece lining, this jacket is built for demanding cold environments.

Designed to provide insulation and protection in temperatures as low as -12°C