The Honourable Lisa Raitt,Canada’s Minister of Labour, today announced the appointment of Mr. David Grundy to the Council of Governors for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, representing theNorthwest Territories for a four-year term, effectiveDecember 15, 2011. “I am pleased with the appointment of Mr. Grundy,” said Minister Raitt. “The Centre will benefit … Continue reading
Saskatchewan is increasing the maximum fine that can be levied for Occupational Health and Safety violations as part of a package of amendments to the provincial act. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said the changes are meant to improve workplace health and safety. Under the bill introduced Tuesday, the maximum monetary fine … Continue reading
Wal-Mart and one of its supervisors are facing charges for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the death of a 17-year-old New Brunswick boy who died in January, according to WorkSafeNB. Patrick Desjardins was electrocuted while using a floor buffing and polishing machine on the wet floor of a garage at the Wal-Mart … Continue reading
Edmonton… The Alberta government has updated online information about workplace injuries and fatalities for more than 150,000 employers insured by the Workers’ Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB). Improvements make it easier for Albertans to find information The updated records are now available on the Ministry of Human Services website. They provide a five-year snapshot based on information reported … Continue reading
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Contact: FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC, 106-8615 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. V2P 4P3 Canada | Tel: + 1604.701.0261 | Fax: +1 604.701.0262 | Email: safety@fmiosa.com | www.fmiosa.com Pacific Environmental Consulting (PEC), a leading environmental health and safety consulting company with six offices across BC, has become the main sponsor of the CEO Leading Performance Health … Continue reading
A radiation burn from a welding torch, a puncture wound from a faulty nail gun, a blast of compressed air on the eye — these are just a few reasons why safety eyewear is so important in the American workplace. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that 2,000 Americans suffer from an … Continue reading