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Studies link shift work to cancer
Having a work environment that has workers on frequent, irregular rotation shift schedule may be causing them more than just sleepless nights. Why night shift could be very bad for your health...
10 essentials of mobile equipment safety
In food processing and manufacturing environments, the major type of mobile equipment used is the forklift. Other mobile equipment found in the workplace can include farm-type tractors and trailers, front-end loaders and ATVs. It's important to know the safety essentials when operating and maintaining mobile equipment. Find out more...
RCMP officers undergo training to investigate sexual harassment complaints
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has announced it will train some 100 officers to investigate sexual harassment complaints within the ranks. More on this development...
Editorial: What were they thinking?
Sexual harassment complaints against an Oshawa, Ont., justice of the peace result in virtual slap on wrist. Read this editorial...
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Study highlights safety challenges among temp workers
New research from the Institute for Work and Health (IWH) shows temporary workers hired through third-party temp agencies may be at higher risk of injury on the job than their permanent, full-time counterparts. Find out why...
Calendar of Events
Western Conference on Safety - April 23 and 24, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Contact: marym@pacificsafetycenter.com
Safety in Design and Construction: A Lifecycle Approach - April 23-26, 2012, Boston, MA, USA
Enform Petroleum Safety Conference - Safety 360 - April 30 - May 4, 2012, Banff, Alberta
Partners in Prevention 2012 Conference and Tradeshow - May 1 - 2, International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations - May 7-11, 2012, Boston, MA, USA
Check out the Calendar of Events on the Canadian Occupational Safety website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.
Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor Mari-Len De Guzman: mdeguzman@annexweb.com.

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