Sask. work deaths reaching crisis level, says U of R professor
The stats don’t always reflect the stories of those who were lost, but professor Sean Tucker says there are steps that can be taken to reverse the deadly trend. Continue reading
Occupational Health and Safety
Edmonton police officers not allowed to use recreational cannabis
Even after it becomes legal in Canada on Oct. 17, Edmonton police officers will be prohibited from smoking, consuming — or using in any way — cannabis. Continue reading
Moose Jaw, Sask. company fined in worker’s death
A Moose Jaw company has been fined over $23,000 after a worker fell from the roof of a house while taking measurements on June, 16, 2017. Continue reading
Nova Scotia tuna fisherman dead after going overboard near Port Hood
Cpl. Andrew Joyce, a spokesperson with the Nova Scotia RCMP, told Global News that police were notified of the death at 7:47 a.m. on Saturday. Continue reading
Edmonton company fined $100K after worker suffers serious facial injuries
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety says an Alberta company has been fined after a worker sustained serious facial injuries. Continue reading
The push for workplace policy revisions to address recreational cannabis
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Labour lawyers say there’s a big push for companies to revise their workplace policies ahead of the legalization of recreational marijuana. Continue reading
Man fatally injured at workplace in Acheson Tuesday
There was a workplace death at a site in Acheson on Tuesday morning, Alberta Labour confirmed. Continue reading
Prince Albert, Sask., employer fined for serious injury in workplace incident
A Prince Albert employer has been fined $4,900 for a workplace incident that left a worker seriously injured. Continue reading
Serious injury at workplace results in hefty fine for Saskatoon company
A Saskatoon company has been fined after a worker suffered a serious hip injury in a workplace incident. Continue reading
Bee-Clean employee dies at WCB building in Edmonton
Occupational Health and Safety is investigating the death of a cleaning company employee at the Workers Compensation Board building in downtown Edmonton. Continue reading
