Special Feature
Occupational Health and Safety
Below are articles from the latest Occupational Health and Safety Special Feature by Daily Commercial News.
Feature Articles - Occupational Health and Safety
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
“Ergonomic strain and injury refers to physical discomfort and damage caused by...
OH&S
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’
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?
Jacquelyn Oduro, director of Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s WorkSafel...
OH&S , Technology
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
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
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?
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
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
Seven months after announcing a review of tower crane regulations and asking for...
Government , OH&S
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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New Exhibition Station proposal would transform two sites into a transit oriented community
TORONTO - The province, in consultation with the City of Toronto, is working on...
Infrastructure , Projects
Why can’t transit projects be delivered on time?
Among all construction projects, it’s unarguable large transit projects have the...
Infrastructure , Projects
Heading for home: Rogers Centre renovations almost ready for season opener
TORONTO — With less than a month to go before the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener...
Projects
Ontario builders, workers plan safety blitz for eclipse
Ontario contractors and workers are preparing for the April 8 total solar eclips...
OH&S
Rehabilitation work to begin on Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin and Strachan
TORONTO - The next phase of the City of Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway Strategic...
Infrastructure
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects – U.S. – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Sh...
Economic , Projects
U of T Academic Wood Tower intended as prototype for the world
A new academic timber building at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus...
Projects , Resource
Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...