Special Feature
Occupational Health and Safety
Below are articles from the latest Occupational Health and Safety Special Feature by the Journal of Commerce.
Feature Articles - Occupational Health and Safety
![Canada lagging in death stats and why construction workers die](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/JS-OHSMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
Canada lagging in death stats and why construction workers die
Canada’s statistics are not telling the complete story on construction industry...
OH&S
![Designing construction injury rates downward with better ergonomics](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/PC-OHS-ergonomicsMainWEB-OHS-300x169.jpg)
Designing construction injury rates downward with better ergonomics
“Ergonomic strain and injury refers to physical discomfort and damage caused by...
OH&S
![An effective suicide prevention strategy matches message with medium](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/PC-OHS-CRH-Z6AMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
An effective suicide prevention strategy matches message with medium
The rate of suicide for construction workers is 53.3 per 100,000, according to 2...
OH&S
![EllisDon’s first mental health specialist aims to figure out ‘the puzzle pieces of mental health’](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/DO_MentalHealthSpecialistMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
EllisDon’s first mental health specialist aims to figure out ‘the puzzle pieces of mental health’
It’s been a busy time for Nadina Holca since she was appointed EllisDon’s first...
OH&S
![Can Artificial Intelligence make construction safety smarter?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/PC-AISafetyMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
Can Artificial Intelligence make construction safety smarter?
Jacquelyn Oduro, director of Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s WorkSafel...
OH&S , Technology
![ORBA workshop examines the power of harnessing the ‘Adaptability Quotient’](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/DO-OHS-AdaptabilityMainWEB-OHS-300x169.jpg)
ORBA workshop examines the power of harnessing the ‘Adaptability Quotient’
Despite the best planning, unexpected issues, events and hurdles are inherent wi...
Associations
![Witnesses of death: B.C. Court awards damages to impacted workers](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/JS-OHS-and-witnessing-and-tragedyMainWEB2-300x169.png)
Witnesses of death: B.C. Court awards damages to impacted workers
A series of B.C. Supreme Court (BCSC) cases, with the latest in December 2023, h...
Government , OH&S
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![Time to give worn out footwear the boot](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/5-01-300x169.png)
Time to give worn out footwear the boot
When it comes to PPE, the obvious is often overlooked. Sure, there’s a hard hat...
OH&S
![What’s new in construction health and safety R&D?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/1-01-300x169.png)
What’s new in construction health and safety R&D?
The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) knows how to keep busy. In addition...
Associations , OH&S
![Canadian construction health and safety always a work in progress](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/2-01-300x169.png)
Canadian construction health and safety always a work in progress
Because of time and molecular energy, nothing stays the same; everything changes...
Government , Labour , OH&S
![Tower crane regulation update still up in the air](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/4-01-300x169.png)
Tower crane regulation update still up in the air
Seven months after announcing a review of tower crane regulations and asking for...
Government , OH&S
![Graham Construction takes proactive approach to mental health](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/3-01-300x169.png)
Graham Construction takes proactive approach to mental health
As part of its ongoing proactive measures to promote the wellbeing of its labour...
Economic , OH&S
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Bird selected to complete five projects valued at $625M across Canada
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Economic , Projects
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Economic
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Jacob Bros acquisition comes down to culture and strategic growth: Bird CEO
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Economic
![‘A lightbulb moment’: Bartender turns to welding for a second chance at career success](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/FRONT-DO-George-Brown-weldingMainWEB-AST-300x169.png)
‘A lightbulb moment’: Bartender turns to welding for a second chance at career success
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Labour
![Over 200 members of Indigenous communities across Canada gain valuable construction skills](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/FRONT-DO-Mohawk-College-C2R2-CWDP-Photo-4MainWEB-IPD-300x169.png)
Over 200 members of Indigenous communities across Canada gain valuable construction skills
More than 200 members of 14 Indigenous communities, including a sizable number o...
Labour
![Calgary’s can-do construction industry keeps dry during water emergency](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/PC-WatermainCollageMainWEB-300x169.png)
Calgary’s can-do construction industry keeps dry during water emergency
Like everyone else in Calgary, the city’s construction industry has been struggl...
Infrastructure
![Mount Pleasant building scales new heights thanks to zoning change](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/Foundation-1-mainweb-300x169.jpg)
Mount Pleasant building scales new heights thanks to zoning change
One of Vancouver’s oldest and trendiest areas is climbing to new heights, thanks...