WorkSafeNB: Talk safety with young workers

Gerard Adams, President and CEO of WorkSafeNB, is urging all employers and employees to make safety a priority this summer, especially for students working seasonally. Mr. Adams recently provided a commentary article to New Brunswick’s Telegraph-Journal highlighting the importance of
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Health Canada Updates Risks of Asbestos

Health Canada recently updated its website regarding asbestos risks. It removed the reference that chrysotile, a type of asbestos mined in Canada, may cause less health damage than other types of asbestos. To see the updated online information, see Health Canada’s website at: Health r
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WorkSafe Saskatchewan donation to CNIB from sale of Mission: Zero safety glasses

WorkSafe Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Weber Supply, 3M Canada and Federated Co-op donated $134,487.45 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind – Saskatchewan (CNIB), the largest single campaign donation the local office has ever receive
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Manitoba government introduces new PTSD legislation

The Province of Manitoba has introduced new legislation to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a work-related occupational disease for all workers. To learn more, see the Manitoba government’s News Release.
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“It’s Your Job!” Video Contest Winners

The national winners for CCOHS’s “It’s Your Job!” Video Contest have been announced. To see the winning videos, go to CCOH’s website at: It’s Your Job Youth Video Contest 2015.
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Ontario Mining Safety Review

In an effort to improve under mine safety, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has published its final report and recommendations as part of its Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review. For more information, including the full report and recommendations, see the Ministry of Labour’s webs
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Job Posting – Saskatchewan WCB – Director, Prevention

Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Prevention & Employer Services, the Director, Prevention is responsible for leadership in achieving the goals and objectives of the WCB, WorkSafe Saskatchewan and Mission Zero. The Director, Prevention is accountable for:
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Job Posting – Saskatchewan WCB – Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Regina

Summary: The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist participates as a member of a case management team and is involved in the management of individual cases. You will provide information; assistance and counseling to clients returning to the labour force by helping the client develop a
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WorkSafeBC Research Grants – Request for Proposals

WorkSafeBC issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) as part of its Specific Priorities Research Grants competition. The purpose of this competition is to develop a better understanding on specific issues relating to:
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NAOSH Week: May 3-9, 2015

May 3rd to 9th is North American Occupation Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week. Find out more at:  North American Occupational Safety and Health Week.
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