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First university dedicated to workplace safety opens in B.C. in September
The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences, in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, is a not-for-profit institution that will focus on education and research in occupational health and safety, disability management and rehabilitation. The university opens officially Sept. 6. ''It's a landmark for Canada...

Injury rates for women not getting any better, says WorkSafeBC report
Recent statistics from WorkSafeBC indicate that while the number of workplace injuries among male workers is on a decline, the statistics for women workers are not quite as positive. More on the report...

6 criteria for safety excellence
Alan Quilley hashes out the six criteria for safety excellence according to the teachings of author and safety expert Dan Petersen. Find out what they are...

Southwestern Resources stops shale gas tests, cites worker safety concerns
Southwestern Resources Canada has stopped all seismic testing in New Brunswick due to concerns for their workers' safety amid mounting protests against the company's gas exploration program. More on this development...

Cash incentives help B.C.'s New Afton mine reach safety milestone
A mining company in British Columbia is making great strides in its safety performance with a successful incentive program that tells its employees working safely really pays off, literally. Here's how they're doing it...

Shifting prevention roles draws mixed reaction
Bill 160, which amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), received Royal Assent on June 1, 2011. With the Ministry of Labour taking over the primary prevention role from the WSIB, COS columnist Goldie Bassi weighs in on the pros and cons. A legal perspective...

Calendar of Events

Safety Services Manitoba - Annual Golf Classic - September 7, 2011, Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, Springfield, MB R2C 2Z2 CA

CSSE 2011 Professional Development Conference - September 18-21, 2011, Whistler, B.C.

Health, Safety and Environment Conference and Trade Show (HSE Canada) - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, September 27-28, 2011, www.hsecanada.ca

Check out the Calendar of Events on the Canadian Occupational Safety website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

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