Safety is no laughing matter – but having a laugh can be a great way to start a safety meeting.
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Six young workers died in BC in 2013. They are among 128 work-related deaths reported by WorkSafeBC, of which 67 “were the result of occupational disease, mainly owing to previous exposure to asbestos.
The Farm Safety Online database is one example of information sharing. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is set to launch a one-stop collection of individuals and organizations providing farm safety services or resources.
Health and safety strategies for older workers need to be different than they are for other workers. One reason is because their injuries hit harder and last longer – and this means employers need to adapt their approach as people work to 65 and beyond.
