Ontario sawmills can learn from BC inspections Specific areas noted for improvement by WorkSafeBC inspectors
The build-up of combustible wood dust in sawmills is an ongoing safety concern and was the focus of a recent three-month inspection blitz from November 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 in British Columbia. WorkSafeBC inspection results indicated that ...
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Into the Wild: Tree planting in northern Ontario Online training at SafePlanting.com In early spring, long before the first thaw, hardy souls start getting in shape for their tree planting gig that runs 30 to 40 days over Ontario's brief tree-planting season in May and June. Of course, it helps if you love to work out of doors, and don't mind ... |
Your opinion matters: Health and safety training survey for new and young workers
WSN Advisory Committee requests member feedback
To help determine future training methodologies for new and young workers in the forestry, paper, printing and converting sectors, the WSN advisory committee has created a confidential...
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Mining health and safety conference sold out
Only Thursday day passes still available
Once again, the annual Ontario mining health and safety conference in Sudbury has sold out. Full conference passes and Wednesday day passes are no longer available for this popular event. Thursday day passes to the technical sessions and ...
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Ontario Mine Rescue considers search-and-rescue partnership
Northern Ontario Business
Ontario Mine Rescue stood anxiously on the sidelines during the fatal Elliot Lake mall collapse, but it may prove to be a watershed event in the history and evolution of the 86-year-old volunteer ...
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Mining review goes public
"This is for the ordinary person to get their two cents in."
Large trade unions and big mining companies are expected to prepare extensive submissions for the province's Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review. But it is individuals whom the ...
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Follow-up to printing and converting sector training pilot in Vaughan last month WSN consultant-trainer Jerry Traer reports on joint Ontario Printing and Imaging Association-WSN initiative
Last month, in conjunction with industry association Ontario Printing and Imaging Association (OPIA), Workplace Safety ...
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Your opinion matters: Health and safety training survey for new and young workers
WSN Advisory Committee requests member feedback
To help determine future training methodologies for new and young workers in the forestry, paper, printing and converting sectors, the WSN advisory committee has created a confidential...
READ MORE
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