Global update: Canada

Article Abstract:

The Canadian forestry industry is being urged to take a more responsible attitude to the safety of its workers as the economic pressure of work-related illness and disability pay is having a serious impact. Legislation has also been introduced to curb smoking in public environments.

Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Smoking, Forests and forestry, Forests

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Protecting Albertans who work alone

Article Abstract:

Alberta's Ministry for Human Resources and Employment has directed an occupational safety taskforce to review the hazards faced by employees when they are working alone.

Social policy, Alberta, Workers

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Canadian mining company agrees to 500,000 Canadian dollar fine

Article Abstract:

The Kinross Gold Corp. of Canada was fined $500,000 following the deaths of two miners in separate incidents. Both accidents were caused by a lack of safety policies and procedures.

Gold industry, Accidents, Miners, Kinross Gold Corp., K

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