New First Nation safety association launches in Saskatchewan
July 12, 2016
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REGINA LEADER-POST // A new organization hopes to improve the occupational health and safety of employees working for First Nations and First Nation businesses.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →CEO appointed to the Workers Compensation Board of PEI
June 10, 2016
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Luanne Gallant has been appointed to a 3-year term as CEO of the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →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.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →Manitoba WCB Research and Workplace Innovation Program 2016 Call for Applications
February 22, 2016
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The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba is now accepting applications for funding under the Research and Workplace Innovation Program (RWIP). RWIP promotes and funds scientific research, workplace innovation, training and education projects and knowledge transfer related to prevent
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WorkSafeNB launches new OHS app
February 17, 2016
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WorkSafeNB, in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), launched a new app to help New Brunswickers better access workplace health and safety information. The NB OHS Guide app provides mobile access to the WorkSafeNB Guide to OHS Legislation.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →Assessment-related jurisdictional comparisons updated – 2016
February 12, 2016
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The following assessment-related tables have been updated on AWCBC’s website for 2016:
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →2014 National Work Injury, Disease and Fatalities Statistics available
February 03, 2016
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2014 National Work Injury, Disease and Fatalities Statistics (NWISP) data is now available. For more information, see our Statistics page.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →Ontario Announces New PTSD Strategy for First Responders
February 03, 2016
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Ontario is putting in place a number of new initiatives to help prevent or mitigate the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among first responders. To find out more, visit the Government of Ontario’s website at: Ontario Announces New PTSD Strategy for First Responders.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →Manitoba – Workers Compensation Act Review
January 22, 2016
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The Manitoba Government will launch a comprehensive review of the Workers Compensation Act this year as required by the act. A committee has been formed to review workers’ compensation legislation to ensure it continues to meet the needs of both workers and employers in Manitoba’s cha
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →New manufacturing safety association in Manitoba
January 19, 2016
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Made Safe was launched as a new safety association dedicated to reducing workplace injury and illness throughout Manitoba’s manufacturing industry. For more information, see SAFE Work Manitoba’s website at: New association aims to enhance safety and health in Manitoba’s ma
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