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 Health and Safety Outlook 2012: Training for the future
Their roles are evolving as the dynamics of the workplace change. Are health and safety professionals getting the right training to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century? Experts weigh in...
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Nominate your company for Canada's Safest Employers Award!
Canada's Safest Employers Award 2012 is now open for nominations. If you believe your team deserves recognition for the work they do in health and safety, then we'd like to hear from you. Nominate a deserving safe employer today...
TTC drives changes to drug, alcohol testing
In October 2011, the TTC approved a staff recommendation calling for random alcohol and drug testing for certain positions within the transit organization. So, what's the big deal? Lawyer Heather Robson tackles the issues...
New U.S. standard promotes 'prevention through design'
The occupational safety concept of prevention through design has taken a huge step towards general implementation with the publication in the United States of a comprehensive national standard. More on this development...
New rule calls for mandatory coverage in construction industry
A new legislation in Ontario will require mandatory workers' compensation coverage for all businesses in the construction industry. Amendment details...
Rare prosecution of fire department sparks angst over liability
A prosecution involving a small Ontario town's volunteer fire department has ignited concern among firefighters that legal hazards may now be among the dangers they face in responding to emergencies. Details of the case...
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