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12 ways to successfully integrate wellness and safety

WEBEnsure a balanced integration of physical and psychological health and safety. Ensure that the integration of wellness activities do not compromise safety activities. “Putting …

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What is the future of health and safety at work

WEBIn the UK, the total cost of self-reported injuries and ill health at work in 2018/19 was US$20.25 billion. Meanwhile, OSHA studies have shown that for every …

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Top EHS trends in 2024 Canadian Occupational Safety

WEBThese are factors such as mental health, wellness, and worker conditions. "These factors significantly impact safety outcomes and worker retention," he says. …

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Trends in health and safety 2024 Canadian Occupational Safety

WEBThe Supreme Court of Canada released a decision in 2023 that has been hailed as groundbreaking. The case included the City of Sudbury appealing a conviction …

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Why workplace hygiene is important to improve safety

WEBHygiene is incredibly important and plays a crucial role at work. If workplaces are dirty or unsanitary, this creates a real health and safety risk for workers. …

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The importance of diversity, equity & inclusion in EHS

WEBEffective Education and Training – Ensuring that employees are trained and are aware of the importance of DEI to the organization is essential. This is usually done …

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What are the trends in health and safety for 2022

WEBHere, Rebbitt examines the top OHS trends for 2022. In 2022 the big story for health and safety practitioners continues to be the pandemic and its challenges to …

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Coming soon to a workplace near you: 'Wellness or else'

WEBNEW YORK (Reuters) — Companies in the United States are increasingly penalizing workers who decline to join wellness programs. Beginning in 2014, President …

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Why sleep deprivation is a hazard in need of mitigation

WEBAccor. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 33% of Canadians struggle with sleep problems, while 36.3% of adults who get insufficient sleep report …

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Eight ways to improve construction health and safety

WEBPlan for construction projects carefully to avoid and minimize hazards. Before anything, a risk assessment needs to be conducted to make sure that all hazards …

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1970s: The decade that changed workplace safety

WEBIn 1972, Saskatchewan passed the Occupational Health Act – the first of its kind in Canada.. In North America, the United States had previously enacted the …

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Workplace safety in Canada: Where it all started Canadian

WEBWorkplace health and safety in Canada really all begins in 1884, with the Factory Act. This was inspired by the British Factory Acts, a series of Acts passed from …

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Declination forms may boost flu vaccination rate in health-care …

WEBNEW YORK (Reuters) — Asking health-care workers to complete forms explaining why they didn't get the flu vaccine may be a cost-effective way to improve …

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A history of workplace violence: Canada’s health care sector in …

WEBCode White: Sounding the Alarm on Violence against Health Care Workers, co-authored by husband-and-wife duo James Brophy and Margaret Keith (they met at a …

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Six reasons why your company should invest in safety

WEB1. Instrumental in lowering injury rates. This is something that business leaders should be aware of, but may need to be reminded of. In many cases, this is the …

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13 workplace safety topics to discuss during meetings

WEB5. Mental health. Mental wellbeing and psychological safety have become integral to workplace health and safety. Checking in with workers to make sure their …

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Nearly all injured workers in New Brunswick able to return to work …

WEBNearly all — 96 per cent — of 3,834 injured workers in New Brunswick last year returned to work or were capable of returning to work following their rehabilitation, …

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The hidden consequences of safety failures

WEBOpinion 11 Mar. 2019. There are many unintended, unexpected and largely hidden costs and consequences of workplace incidents and occupational health and safety violations. …

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Winners of Canada's Safest Employers Awards for 2023 unveiled

WEBHere is a full list of winners: Canada’s Safest New Employer. Altera Atlantic Management ULC. The Minerva Award for Rising Star of the Year. Alyssa Grocutt - …

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7 most common occupational diseases Canadian Occupational …

WEB6. Stress and mental health disorders. Multiple sources state that mental health disorders can also be considered as occupational diseases in certain contexts. …

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Events Canadian Occupational Safety

WEBOctober 10, 2024 · Liberty Grand, Toronto. For 14 years now, the annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards (CSEAs) has been recognized as the leading …

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Supplemental employee retirement plans concern employers

WEBCanadian employers who sponsor supplemental employee retirement plans (SERPs) are concerned about balancing benefit adequacy with plan costs. This is …

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