Saskatchewan’s workplace Total injury rate decreases in 2020

Total injury rate decreases by 10 per cent and Time Loss injury rate decreases by four per cent 2020 Total injury rate was 4.46 per 100 workers 2020 Time Loss (Time Loss + Fatality) injury rate was 1.78 per 100 workers 41 rate codes (84 per cent of rate codes with an injury rate) had
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WorkSafeBC: New videos focus on propane safety for food trucks and other mobile kitchens

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Three new videos provide tips on identifying and controlling hazards that lead to potentially catastrophic incidents and injuries. When propane leaks from fuel tanks or kitchen equipment, it can build up and ignite, resulting in fire and explosion. These videos offer owner-operators a
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WCB PEI: Amendments to PEI’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Fall Protection Regulations

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has introduced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act General Regulations and Fall Protection Regulations.
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Safety is a Language We Can All Speak – SAFE Work Manitoba campaign

Not all Manitobans speak the same language. That’s why SAFE Work Manitoba’s current social marketing campaign, Safety is a language we can ALL speak, underlines the need for all workers –
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WorkSafe Saskatchewan launches online psychological resource centre for Saskatchewan employers and workers

Centre provides employers and workers with resources to help develop psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.
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WorkSafeNB: News Release – Notice to employers

As a result of recent increases in COVID-19 cases in the province and growing concern over variant strains, WorkSafeNB is reminding employers of their obligations to follow Public Health measures to minimize exposure to COVID-19.
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WCB PEI: Satisfaction Survey Continues to Provide Valuable Information

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to release the results of the 2020 WCB Injured Worker Survey, which continues to show positive results in WCB’s service satisfaction index. The index is a composite measure of injured workers’ overall experience with the WCB, as well as
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Know a colleague who has gone “above and beyond” for the AWCBC? Nominate them before March 26, 2021!

Now in its third year, the annual AWCBC ‘Above & Beyond’ Award honours special members who have contributed greatly to the Association, and in so doing, to the advancement of workers’ compensation across the country.
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WorkSafeBC: New High Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives

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Information on how we will apply our prevention efforts to help employers effectively manage their risks is now available in WorkSafeBC’s 2021–2023 High Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives.
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WCB NS: Safe + Secure – Leading through COVID-19, Working to Well, Risk Mapping Tool

The March issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter is now available, and is jam-packed with new and updated resources for workers, employers and service providers.
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