Canadian Occupational Safety

Dec/Jan 2015

Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine is the premier workplace health and safety publication in Canada. We cover a wide range of topics ranging from office to heavy industry, and from general safety management to specific workplace hazards.

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December/January 2015 5 VOLUME 52 | ISSUE 8 | DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 | FEATURES 16 COVER STORY COVER PHOTO: CRYSTAL PUIM PHOTOGRAPHY 15 Struck-by accidents Construction workers need to be on the lookout for heavy equipment, materials on-site By Stacy Kindopp 18 Head protection Can hard hats cause headaches? Understanding the different types of head pain is the fi rst step By Stefan Dubowksi 20 Chemical handling Corrosive chemicals must be safely handled and stored to prevent signifi cant skin, eye damage By Linda Johnson safety Leader of the Year Dave Hagen stands out for his compassion for workers and passion for continuous learning By Amanda Silliker VISIT www.cos-mag.com and click the subscribe button For more regular updates, sign up for the COS e-news at DON'T MISS OUT www.cos-mag.com Sign up for your FREE SUBSCRIPTION on your next issue of HERE'S HOW: it's fast, it's easy and it's free! COLUMNS 10 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Adaptive learning responds to previous knowledge, ability By Glyn Jones 12 LEGAL LANDSCAPE Will the threat of jail improve safety? By Norm Keith 14 WORKERS' COMPENSATION Acting outside course of employment may remove legal protections By David Marchione DEPARTMENTS 6 WORKPLACE NEWS Updates from the world of health and safety 8 PEOPLE & PLACES The industry movers and shakers 22 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Product focus: Safety management software; Eye protection

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