TOP STORIES
Latest safety blitz focuses on forklift danger
Ontario organizations operating forklifts and other lifting devices should expect to see more inspections from the Ministry of Labour this month, according to a statement from Labour Minister Peter Fonseca.
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Safety managers: Rebate money should go to H&S spending
Rebate money issued to employers under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's Experience Rating System should be reinvested in safety programs and not be part of a company's revenue stream. This was the suggestion of some safety practitioners to officials of the WSIB during one of the sessions at this year's Human Resources Professionals Association Conference.
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FEATURE
Employer incentive debate continues
For over a decade, injured worker groups have met several times with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to raise concerns about Ontario's experience rating system. Introduced in the 80s as an incentive for employers to provide a healthy and safe workplace, the program has in many cases had the opposite effect according to its critics.
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OPINION
Workplace violence: evolving OHS obligation
Workplace violence in Canada is a growing and prominent concern. Based on latest published statistics on Criminal Victimization in the Workplace, over 365,000 violent incidents are reported annually at Canadian workplaces. Almost 1/5 of incidents of violent victimization in Canada occur in the workplace.
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Eyewash wins award
The Axion MSR eyewash and eye/face emergency wash system by Haws has received the Innovative Product of the Year award at the Expo Protection 2008 Conference in Paris last year. Axion MSR is the first and only eyewash and eye/face wash specifically designed to operate in concert with standard health care protocols and the natural function of the human eye, the company says.
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Winter-proof your ears
Howard Leight's new Polar Hood is an earmuff accessory designed to provide optimal attenuation and hearing protection for workers exposed to cold climates, according to the company. The balaclava-style Polar Hood is compatible with all Howard Leight earmuffs, and features patented side panels that eliminate gaps between the ear cup and the ear.
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Walk in confidence
Interex Industries' Yaktrax Pro makes walking on snow or ice a little easier. Yaktrax is a heavy duty traction device that can fit most footwear. It is made with high strength, abrasion resistant 1.4-mm steel coils and heavy duty natural rubber material, and easily conforms to the shape of your boot or shoe.
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Ruggedly light
The new Tetra gas monitor from CEA Instruments is lightweight yet rugged, the company says. The shatterproof plastic housing is over-molded with rubber and incorporates a flexible internal architecture to resist shock and vibration. Tetra monitors up to four gases with a single, multifunction control button, and weighs only about 500 grams.
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CALENDAR
March 11, 2009
Bottom Line 2009: Workplace Mental Illness and the Family
Canadian Mental Health Association - B.C. Division
Vancouver, B.C.
www.bottomlineconference.ca
April 20 - 21, 2009
Machine Automation Safety Congress 2009
2009 IAPA Health and Safety Canada
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON
www.safermachines.com
April 21, 2009
Leadership Summit
2009 IAPA Health & Safety Canada
Imperial Room, The Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, ON
www.iapa.ca
For more upcoming events information go to Calendars at www.cos-mag.com
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