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Health and safety news for forestry, mining, paper, printing and converting sectors
August 2014
Update on new safety training standard for working at heights
'Construction activity' applies to and can be found in all industries
in Ontario; important legal definitions you should know

Only last month, an Ontario worker was killed in a fall. A welding company had been hired to assist with steel fabrication work for an industrial construction project in a factory. The welder was installing a steel plate on top of a column when he fell, and the plate subsequently fell on him. Not only did the worker fall a great distance, but unsecured equipment and material became...

Your input needed: Public review of new CSA Noise Emission Declarations for Machinery ends Aug. 12
CSA Z107.58 to harmonize with new European standards
 
Workers in many occupational sectors are often exposed to high levels of occupational noise from machinery. If not already registered with CSA, take a moment to create an account; upon email confirmation, you can read and comment on draft Z107.58
MOL announces 2014-15 individual sector plans

Learn what inspectors focus on during an inspection  

  

As part of Safe At Work Ontario, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) develops annual enforcement plans that focus on hazards and health and safety issues specific to workplaces in different  sectors. The plans describe the specialized and... 

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New provincial workplace safety campaign based 
on focus groups and worker surveys

Download FREE posters and help raise awareness

  

Occupational health and safety organizations across the province have teamed up to create and launch a new campaign, 'Stop falls before they stop you,' designed to raise awareness and help...

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VIDEO: Falls - Erase the Hazard

Free resource: Add this informative 2-min. video to your

workplace safety training program toolkit

 

Every year in Ontario, 80 workers are injured every day because of a workplace fall. Falls can be prevented, but it takes a team -- from CEO to worker -- that looks out for one another. Join...

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How to apply new working-at-heights training standard to industrial sector

Falls from heights a leading cause of injuries and fatalities

  

Falls from elevation are a significant hazard in the forestry sector. Every company should have a fall protection program. This starts with a policy. A policy statement states the company's...
Caution when using vacuum trucks to remove dust
WorkSafeBC issues bulletin warning of static electricity hazard
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
 
Sawmills are just one of the many workplaces that generate large amounts of wood dust. Others include construction sites, wood floor refinishing and installation, pulp and paper manufacturers, carpentry shops and logging sites. Wood dust is combustible... 
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How to apply new working-at-heights training standard to mining sector
Falls from heights a leading cause of injuries and fatalities 
  

Falls from elevation are a significant hazard in the Ontario mining industry. Everyone, even employees with years of experience working close to fall hazards, can become complacent about... 
Congratulations to Barrick-Hemlo on national  
J.T. Ryan award for safety!
Workers recognized for ongoing commitment to safety

 

Ontario mining operation Barrick-Hemlo earns national workplace safety recognition with the J.T. Ryan Award, presented annually to the metal mine with the lowest incident rates in Canada. This is...

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Summer edition: Link Line mine rescue newsletter
2014 competition winners, historical timeline, volunteer news

 

Get the latest news from Ontario Mine Rescue, including detailed winners' lists and photo gallery of 2014 competition, as well as an historical timeline detailing the origins of Ontario Mine Rescue in the Hollinger Gold Mine Fire, and the commitment by miners and...

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How to apply new working-at-heights training standard to industrial sector
Falls from heights a leading cause of workplace injuries, fatalities
 
Falls from elevation are a significant hazard in the industrial sector. Every company should have a fall protection program. This starts with a policy. A policy statement states the company's... 

 


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