Rise in workplace injuries indicates trouble for healthcare workers in Ontario
Based on an analysis of data from the Ontario Workplace Safety Insurance Board obtained through a freedom-of-information request, the number of accepted workplace compensation claims for health workers jumped more than 60 per cent between 2020 and 2022, the largest increase among all occupations that made claims during the same time period. In particular, COVID-19 infections, overexertion and injuries because of physical assaults have jumped dramatically.
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WorkSafeBC focus on crane safety continues amid recent incidents
Initiative aims to identify and eliminate unsafe work practices and equipment hazards, while employers must adhere to regulations.
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Workplace Safety And Well-Being On The Decline In 2024
As millions of American workers return to their work desks after the holidays, workplace safety remains a big concern in the New Year. Since 2021, a series of surveys (discussed here) show that psychological and physical safety are lacking in the modern workplace.
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Canadian Employers Take a Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety
Managers and supervisors in Canada have shifted to a proactive approach to protect workers from injuries and illness on the job, experts say.
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Workplace violence concerns broaden
Companies should have regular discussions about what constitutes violence and have policies in place, said Julie Bolton, Houston-based head of middle market risk engineering for Zurich Insurance Group’s resilience solutions unit. “It’s getting out and talking, making it a regular talking point at meetings,” she said.
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Why the future of safety ‘is still about the workers’
As industries evolve and technology advances, the landscape of workplace safety undergoes a transformation, raising questions about the future of health and safety practices.
