She remembers the date well. On June 24, 2009, just before the afternoon coffee-break, Tarra Turner suffered a life-changing injury when the scaffold she was on fell about three metres. “I didn’t even have time to know what happened. I remember laying on my back in the sawdust, twisted, waiting for the ambulance to get … Continue reading
Each year, the last day of February is reserved for International Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day, a day dedicated to RSI education and prevention. February 29, 2012 will mark the 13th Annual RSI Awareness Day. “Repetitive strain injuries are a serious occupational health concern across the world and are recognized as leading causes of significant human … Continue reading
A report released Tuesday by B.C.’s Ministry of Mines paints a picture as to what went wrong when three people were struck by flying rocks after a disastrous explosion at a Shawnigan Lake blasting company in September. One woman lost an arm and two men were hit on the head with rocks that flew more … Continue reading
Headlines from Occupational Health and Safety: Newfoundland meat plant owner charged after worker loses fingers – The company failed to ensure proper training & procedures were in place. Supervisor fined, charges against four others dropped in Ontario farm fatalities – In a supervisory role, you are equally at risk for fines – not just the … Continue reading
Two Quebec workers remain in hospital one week after suffering severe burn injuries after coming into contact with a cleaning solution at a brewery in Montreal. On November 29, just before midnight, the two Molson Coors operations employees came into contact with “an extremely hot cleaning solution” used industry-wide to wash and sterilize beer bottles, … Continue reading