Worker Safety

• Critics say new U.S. heat safety rules for workers don’t go far enough

  U.S. President Joe Biden has called for a new heat hazard alert system that will ensure both workers and employers are educated and protected while a federal standard is worked on.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2023
  
• U.S. congressman goes on ‘thirst strike’ for worker heat safety protections

  Rep. Greg Casar, a Democrat, spent the day on the steps of the U.S. Capitol refusing to eat, drink water or take breaks from the 30 C heat in Washington, D.C.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2023
  
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• Increase in falls at Nova Scotia construction sites prompts new safety campaign

  Construction Safety Nova Scotia is launching a new awareness campaign to encourage the use of fall protection on sites across the province.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2023
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• Extreme heat could put Okanagan workers at risk

  The BC Fruit Growers Association says many orchards are taking steps to ensure their workers are safe.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2022
• Ontario union raises safety concerns for construction workers amid COVID-19

  With construction deemed an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic, workers and labour unions are calling for increased inspections to ensure workers are kept safe.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2020
• N.S. Labour Department investigating after construction worker is impaled by uncapped rebar

  According to the site's owner, the worker slipped on ice on the top floor of the development at 370 Gary Martin Drive.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2020
• Hundreds of tow truck drivers pay their respects to driver killed on the job in Ontario

  Tow truck drivers from across Ontario showed up for a ride on Wednesday that was meant to pay tribute to a driver killed on the job.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
• Lafarge Canada fined $400K in death of worker at former Zorra Twp. cement plant: Ministry of Labour

  The company, a subsidiary of Swiss industrial giant LafargeHolcim, pleaded guilty in Woodstock court on Jan. 11 and was handed the sentence Sept. 20.

  Sep 20, 2019
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• ‘It’s the Wild West’: Sources say fear underlies silence on Nova Scotia construction sites

  As a Global News investigation shines a spotlight on construction safety in Nova Scotia, workers say fear is a factor in their silence on hazards that sometimes put their lives at risk.

  Investigations

  Sep 10, 2019
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• Construction work zone safety highlights SGI’s July traffic safety spotlight

  Drivers are required to slow to 60 km/h or the speed that’s posted when passing a highway worker, flag person or highway equipment with warning lights flashing.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2019