- WSCC: April 28th National Day of Mourning April 29, 2021
The National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness at work.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC: Day of Mourning remembers fallen workers on April 28 April 29, 2021
On National Day of Mourning, workers, families, employers and others come together to commemorate workers who have lost their lives due to a workplace injury or disease. The day marks an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all workers.
Continue reading → - Pandemic puts workplace health and safety in focus for Ontarians on national Day of Mourning April 29, 2021
New poll shows almost 6 in 10 Ontarians say COVID-19 has impacted their awareness of health and safety in the workplace, while 50 per cent underestimate the number of work-related fatalities in Ontario each year
Continue reading → - WorksafeNB: Day of Mourning 2021 April 29, 2021
It’s who we come home to at the end of the day that makes our safety so valuable. The sad truth is that New Brunswickers are still dying from workplaces accidents and diseases – and one death is one too many. Last year, 10 New Brunswick workers died, either as a result of serious injury at the workplace or from fatal diseases, such as silicosis, developed in previous years. And already this year, one New Brunswick worker has died, leaving behind family, friends, a workplace and a community that will miss them.
Continue reading → - Nova Scotians Honour Workers and Families on Day of Mourning April 29, 2021
Each year on April 28, Nova Scotians honour lives lost and those who were injured or suffered illness due to their work, as part of the National Day of Mourning.
Continue reading → - WCB PEI: Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job April 29, 2021
Wednesday, April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, a day set aside to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. On this day, and throughout the year, Islanders are encouraged to remember those we have lost and those affected by workplace tragedy, by raising awareness of workplace safety.
Continue reading →- WorkplaceNL remembers workers who lost their lives or were injured during National Day of Mourning April 29, 2021
Every year, on the National Day of Mourning, WorkplaceNL joins all Canadians in remembering those who lost their lives or were injured due to their work.
Continue reading →- WCB Distributes $71 Million in Surplus Funds to Manitoba Employers April 22, 2021
For the third year in a row, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is distributing surplus funds to employers, whose premiums fund the workers compensation system. By continuing to invest in injury prevention and return to work programs, the WCB is pleased to once again provide financial relief to employers after a challenging year for all Manitobans.
Continue reading →- Saskatchewan’s workplace Total injury rate decreases in 2020 April 21, 2021
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 a lower Total injury rate in 2020 than in 2019
- 90 per cent of Saskatchewan employers achieved zero injuries
- WorkSafeBC: New videos focus on propane safety for food trucks and other mobile kitchens April 20, 2021
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 and workers hands-on tips for mitigating these risks.
Food Trucks and Propane Safety video series
Hazards on the Move shows the steps you can take to make sure your propane tanks are safe before and after travelling to a new location.
Warning Signs outlines the warning signs that a propane system may be leaking, and what to do if you suspect you have a leak.
Soap Test demonstrates how to perform a soap test to make sure your propane system isn’t leaking.
Find more information and resources at worksafebc.com/propanesafety.
Source: WorkSafeBC
Continue reading → - WorkplaceNL remembers workers who lost their lives or were injured during National Day of Mourning April 29, 2021
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