Canadian Occupational Safety

October/November 2017

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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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 | ISSUE 5 | VOLUME 55 THOMSON REUTERS | CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY 16 CANADA'S SAFEST EMPLOYERS This year's winners span the country from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia By Amanda Silliker, Linda Johnson, E. Lisa Moses and Marcel Vander Wier FEATURES 30 Hearing protection Young workers are not making hearing conservation a priority By Amanda Silliker 33 Oil and gas Blind flange lockout devices could put an end to all-too-common injuries By Amanda Silliker 36 Slips and trips How to choose the right non-slips mats, treatments and coverings By Linda Johnson COLUMNS 10 Professional Development Consider higher education for career advancement By Glyn Jones 12 Legal Fatal premium adjustments can cost more than fines By Laura Russell 14 Safety Culture Understanding and managing safety performance By Dave Fennell DEPARTMENTS 6 Health and Safety News Updates from the world of health and safety 8 Up Close Profiling personalities in OHS: Candace Carnahan 38 Products and Services The latest OHS innovations and industry updates On Demand Webinar Series Canada's leading magazine and website for health and safety professionals presents the Canadian Occupational Safety On Demand Webinar Series; intelligent learning solutions and development resources. The result is the information you need, delivered by dynamic and engaging speakers in a quick, easy-to-consume format, to help your organization with all your health and safety needs. ON DEMAND PROGRAMS: $69 + tax REGISTER ONLINE: www.cpdcentre.ca/cos CURRENT ON DEMAND TOPICS Personal Protective Equipment Eye and Face Protection Fall Protection Skin Protection Industrial Hygiene Chemical Handling Environmental Safety Health & Safety Compliance FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: WESTCAN BULK TRANSPORT, WEATHERFORD, KENAIDAN CONTRACTING

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