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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Government , Resource
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Economic , Resource
Province closes Ontario Science Centre immediately citing structural issues
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Government , Infrastructure
Investing in underground municipal infrastructure shouldn’t be an afterthought
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Infrastructure
Gordie Howe bridge marks milestone as official crossing, work to continue into 2025
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Infrastructure
Demolition, reconstruction progressing on Gardiner Expressway
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Infrastructure
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