Occupational Health

• Nova Scotia reports 24 work-related deaths in 2022

  New data on workplace deaths shows that two dozen Nova Scotians lost their lives at work or because of work last year, due to traumatic injuries or chronic conditions.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2023
  
• Ontario farm fined $125K after pleading guilty in death of migrant worker from COVID

  A Norfolk County farm pleaded guilty to violating occupational health and safety laws after an outbreak of COVID-19 led to the death of a migrant worker in 2020.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
  
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• GE Peterborough occupational health claims review more than half complete: WSIB

  The WSIB is nearly two-thirds of the way through its reviews of occupational health claims from former General Electric Peterborough workers and their families.

  Health

  Feb 27, 2018
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• WSIB to support former Peterborough GE employee in occupational health claim

  Former GE employee Roger Fowler is getting support from WSIB in his occupational health claim for his work at the plant in Peterborough.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2017
• Ontario bill seeks to ban mandatory high heels as part of uniforms

  Earlier this year, British Columbia banned mandatory high heels in the workplace.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2017
• Rise of ‘ego mail’: The ruthless tactic employees are using to get ahead at work

  A rising trend in the workplace is causing tension. Here's how to handle it.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 28, 2017
• Judge rejects rulings on occupational cancers

  A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected decisions by a workers compensation tribunal that found three B.C. medical workers got breast cancer as a result of their jobs.

  Apr 2, 2013