Media Clips – 2021

December 21, 2021

Air Canada employee who fell on stairs in her home eligible for worker’s compensation: Judge – National Post

December 12, 2021

‘Far from perfect’: Report reveals latest on work fatalities, injuries – OHS Canada

October 2021

Entries of the International Media Festival for Prevention 2021 – Two Canadian winners – WSIB and Safe Work Manitoba – IMFP 2021

October 14, 2021

Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act to be revamped – White Horse Star

October 14, 2021

Millions returned to employers with WSIB changes: Minister – Windsor Star

October 7, 2021

Psychological injury” claims on the rise – The Safety Mag

September 30, 2021

Worker killed in Alberta construction site incident – The Safety Mag

September 24, 2021

Workers in the Yukon and across Canada reporting more mental health injuries – CBC

September 21, 2021

Majority of Province’s Lost-Time Injury Claims Due to Soft-Tissue Injuries – VOCM Local News

August 3, 2021

Health And Safety Campaign Targets Workplace Falls – Country 94

July 27, 2021

Businesses can continue to require masks, but proof of vaccination is trickier – CBC

July 26, 2021

WorkSafeNB cautions employers against removing COVID restrictions too fast after move to green – CBC

June 30, 2021

Companies grapple with keeping vaccinated and unvaccinated workers safe as offices reopen – CBC

June 28, 2021

WorkSafeBC urges employers to close down if they can’t keep workers cool amid heat wave – Coast Mountain News

June 24, 2021

WorkSafeNB found problems at long-term care homes, poultry plant with COVID outbreaks – CBC

June 23, 2021

Asbestos exposure leading cause of workplace deaths at 30%: WorkSafe Saskatchewan – Global News

June 3, 2021

WorkSafeBC makes changes to hard hat rules – The Remi Network

June 2, 2021

Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards – WSIB

May 17, 2021

WorkSafeBC inspecting Interior wineries, brew pubs and cideries – Info News

May 16, 2021

Thousands of Alberta workers have claimed compensation for COVID-19 infection: WCB – Calgary Herald

May 11, 2021

B.C. backstops COVID-19 sick pay, pledges permanent reforms for vulnerable workers – Globe and Mail

May 5, 2021

Pandemic good and bad news for N.S. Workers’ Compensation Board – CBC

April 27, 2021

Construction part of WorkSafeBC three-year high-risk strategy plan – Journal of Commerce

April 22, 2021

Examining workers’ compensation trends for 2021 – While focus is on COVID-19, other systemic changes occurring – OHS Canada

April 15, 2021

Researcher seeking miner participants for study on COPD and workplace compensation – Northern Ontario Business

April 14, 2021

Migrant farmworkers coming to Canada remain at risk a year into COVID-19 pandemic – The Globe and Mail

April 14, 2021

Ontario Protecting Miners on the Job – Ontario News

April 14, 2021

Ottawa opens new pathway to permanent status for temporary essential workers and graduates – CBC

April 13, 2021

Despite a crackdown, workplace-related COVID deaths have accelerated in 2021 – The Standard

April 13, 2021

April 28 marks National Day of Mourning – CCOHS urges business to renew commitment to worker safety – OHS Canada

April 13, 2021

Despite a crackdown, workplace-related COVID deaths have accelerated in 2021 – Toronto Star

April 8, 2021

Advocates call for accessible COVID-19 vaccine plan for Ontario migrant farm workers – National Post

April 8, 2021

Ontario Helps Farmers and Agri-food Operators Keep Workers Safe During COVID-19 – Ontario Newsroom

April 7, 2021

Government of Canada investing over $12 million to improve worker safety and increase capacity of Ontario meat processing – NewsWire

April 7, 2021

Medical masks mandatory in all Quebec workplaces starting April 8 – Global News

April 6, 2021

Mining workers see benefits of rapid testing – HR Reporter

March 26, 2021

WorkSafeBC’s hearing test system the first of its kind – OH&S

March 16, 2021

COVID-19: Tips For Keeping Manufacturing Workers Safe – OHS Online

March 16, 2021

Three Tips for Keeping Frontline Workers Safe on the Job – OHS Online

March 15, 2021

Shots for migrant workers – Yahoo News

March 11, 2021

Rules across the country inconsistent for keeping migrant farm workers safe – The Globe and Mail

March 10, 2021

Prevalence of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Doc WireNews

March 4, 2021

Nova Scotia’s 2020 fatal workplace injuries highest in over a decade – Chronicle Herald

March 03, 2021

B.C. scrutinizing school COVID safety plans, as BCTF warns WorkSafeBC claims up 250% – CBC

March 2, 2021

Teachers call for stronger safety measures as WorkSafeBC reports large jump in COVID-19 claims – Voice Online

February 16, 2021

Creativity and purpose fuel WorkSafeBC – Vancouver Sun

February 16, 2021

WSIB finances remain strong despite COVID-19: Witmer – Daily Commercial News

February 8, 2021

The missing link in safety management. True change requires becoming aware of how the brain works – OHS Canada

February 3, 2021

Some New Brunswick businesses still without operational plan to deal with COVID-19 – Global News

February 1, 2021
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance – Insurance Journal

January 31, 2021
More than 1,500 COVID-19 violations found at B.C. workplaces so far – Global News

January 25, 2021
With sound planning, WCB-Alberta doesn’t miss a step – Edmonton Journal

January 20, 2021

B.C. coroner calls for better safety training after young BMX champ dies at fish farm – Battle for Now

January 18, 2021

Yukon workers’ compensation board working with outfitters to improve workplace safety – CBC

January 18, 2021

Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – Cision