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Chemicals linked to hearing loss While it’s well-known that work-related hearing loss usually is caused by noise, what isn’t nearly as widely-recognized is that ongoing exposure to some widely used chemicals increases the risk of hearing loss, particularly in noisy workplaces. PPE Stories | Isaac Rudik | Monday, 8 February 2010 Read more.. |
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Mental illness takes its toll on the workplace If you think mental illness in the workplace is simply a health issue, think again. Accord... Mari-Len De Guzman | Monday, 8 February 2010 Read more |
February marks government’s forklift blitz Forklifts and other lifting devices are the focus of this month’s safety inspection blitz by t... Mari-Len De Guzman | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Read more |
Seven signs that can help you save a lifeHeart disease is one of the top killers of Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, in 2005 alone,... COS staff | Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Read more |
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Legal Connection: Mediation vs. prosecution The recent trend of increased prosecutions for occupational health and safety contraventions in many... Norm Keith | Friday, 29 January 2010 Read more |
Court rules B.C. mental stress requirements violate Charter Determining entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits for work-related mental injuries is ... Cheryl Edwards and Shane Todd | Friday, 22 January 2010 Read more |
Swine flu raises workers’ compensation questions The topic at the forefront of many employers’ minds these days is H1N1 Influenza. The media re... David Marchione | Wednesday, 13 January 2010 Read more |
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Editor's Product Pick
Safety firsts Capital Safety has launched what it's calling “the world’s next generation harness” — the ExoFit NEX. ExoFit NEX is a full-body harness that offers users a level of comfort, function and durability with some first-of-its-kind features and benefits, the company says. ExoFit NE... READMORE |
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Safety Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Monica Mellor of DC Foods Inc., winner of the 2009 Safety Leader of the Year AwardThanks to all those who submitted nominations on behalf of their safety leaders!
For previous COS Safety Leader of the Year awardees, go to our Safety Leader of the Year page.
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Health & Safety Outlook 2010 (Part 1 of 3) - Safety Management forecast
