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
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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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
Canadian Demographics
This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.
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B.C. ups investment in forestry sector with $70.3M in funding
VANCOUVER – The Province of British Columbia has announced a capital investment...
Government , Resource
Done: Expanded Trans Mountain pipeline launches May 1
Four-and-a-half years after construction began, one of Canada’s most controversi...
Infrastructure , Projects , Resource
Manitoba introduces carbon capture and storage legislation
WINNIPEG – The Government of Manitoba is introducing legislation to reduce green...
Government , Resource
Saskatchewan water agency invests in key infrastructure projects
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) is working on more than 60 w...
Government , Infrastructure
Two killed, one injured after shooting at Edmonton construction site
EDMONTON - Edmonton police are investigating the deaths of two men in the southw...
OH&S
Federal budget introduces, elaborates on clean technology tax credit plans
The 2024 federal budget is re-emphasizing the government’s commitment to a globa...
Government , Resource
M5 at Main Alley: A 25-storey mass timber tower prototype
M5, a 25-storey, mass timber rental housing tower, one of the tallest in the wor...
Projects , Resource
Queen’s Park to permit 18-storey mass timber construction
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it intends to amend the Building...