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HEALTH CARE
May 17, 2013

Manitoba extending health coverage to seasonal workers

Consistent with approach in Saskatchewan
LEGISLATION
May 16, 2013

Saskatchewan revamps workers’ compensation legislation

Maximum wage rate increased, new administrative penalties introduced
SUPPLY SAFETY
May 16, 2013

North American retailers to develop Bangladesh safety accord

Loblaw Companies joins alternative to European-based pact
WELLNESS
May 13, 2013

Work most stressful part of day for many Canadians: Poll

Two in 10 find work leads to depression, anxiety, mental illness
SUPPLY SAFETY
May 9, 2013

Loblaw will keep business in Bangladesh: Chairman

CEO 'troubled' company was part of 'unspeakable tragedy'
OFFSHORE SAFETY
May 3, 2013

Canada aims to strengthen offshore oil and gas OHS practices

Amendments proposed for Newfoundland, Nova Scotia acts
PREVENTION
May 2, 2013

Making safety committees work

Focussed inspections key to success: Consultant
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CAMBODIA
May 16, 2013

Roof collapse at Cambodian shoe plant kills 3: Minister

Cambodia witnessing rush of garment sector investment due to low-cost labour
BANGLADESH
May 14, 2013

European, U.S. retailers split on Bangladesh reform plan

Gap looks for changes to how disputes resolved in courts
BANGLADESH
May 6, 2013

Bangladesh building owner faces murder complaint over collapse

Complaints also filed against garment factory owner, municipal engineer
Current Issue
CURRENT ISSUE: May 2013

Situational awareness: A new safety strategy

Tactic changes the way workers think about situations and surroundings: Consultant

Emergency exit

Many Ontario firms missed deadline to comply with emergency plans for employees with disabilities

Calls for improved farm safety growing

Farm workers in Alberta not covered by health and safety legislation, something 1 MLA wants to change
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HEALTH & SAFETY VIDEO

Getting back to work: Employers' role in return-to-work programs and reducing costs

Employers want to improve health and safety performance and limit workplace injury expenses, according to Liz Scott, CEO of Toronto-based Organizational Solutions. Scott sat down with Canadian HR Reporter TV to talk about how her experience with Ontario's WSIB can be applied across the country.
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Preventing Workplace Meltdown: An Employer’s Guide to Maintaining a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Reduce and avoid the loss and liability from mental injuries to employees

Mary Ann Baynton, Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace
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