WorkSafeBC issues RFP for Research Grants related to static electricity in a combustible dust environment

WorkSafeBC’s Specific Priorities Research Grants were launched in 2014 to help answer key questions in occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation. The grants support research of immediate relevance and encourage the development of new ideas and approaches.
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Opportunity for Engagement: Sun Safety at Work Canada Project

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New First Nation safety association launches in Saskatchewan

REGINA LEADER-POST // A new organization hopes to improve the occupational health and safety of employees working for First Nations and First Nation businesses.
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SAFE Work Manitoba announces SAFE Farms drawing contest winner

Ayesha Badiola from Steinbach, Manitoba is the winner of SAFE Work Manitoba’s annual SAFE Farms drawing contest, winning her an iPad and a spot in the 2017 SAFE Farms calendar.
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“Call the WCB” Ad Campaign Raises Awareness of Reporting Responsibilities

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CEO appointed to the Workers Compensation Board of PEI

Luanne Gallant has been appointed to a 3-year term as CEO of the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island.
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WorkSafeBC video introduced during first Day of Mourning in high schools across BC

On April 28, 2016 the Day of Mourning remembrance was introduced for the first time to more than 100 high schools across BC. WorkSafeBC supported this remembrance with a variety of resources – including a new 8 minute video called The Matthew Bowcott Story.
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CCOHS announces winners of national ‘Focus on Safety’ Youth Video Contest

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has announced the winners of their national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest.
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NIOSH: Climate Change and Health Effects on Workers

The potential health effects of climate change on workers is now available in a new report by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. According to the report, climate change may increase the severity and prevalence of known occupational hazards, as well as the development of new haza
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CCOHS: Aging Workforce

The Canadian workforce is aging. In five years, nearly one in four workers could be aged 55 years or over. What does this demographic trend mean for workplace safety? The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has prepared an infographic to give an overview of the
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