APRIL/MAY 2018 5
APRIL/MAY 2018
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ISSUE 2
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VOLUME 56
THOMSON REUTERS
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CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
COVER PHOTO: BRUCE MURRAY, VISIONFIRE STUDIOS
IN THIS
ISSUE
COVER STORY
16
WORKING AT
HEIGHTS
Re-decking a 60-year-old bridge
is not without its safety challenges
By Amanda Silliker
FEATURES
20
Mining
More than 27,000 Ontario miners forced to
breathe in a black dust before each shift
By Amanda Silliker
24
Ergonomics
Know the right answers to the most
common office ergonomics questions
By Linda Johnson
26
Predictive Analytics
Various data sources can stop an injury
before it starts
By Linda Johnson
COLUMNS
10
Professional Development
Communication crucial after serious incident
By Glyn Jones
12
Legal Landscape
Alberta passes new health and safety law
By Norm Keith and Jordan Hulecki
14
Safety Culture
Creating a culture that reduces risk tolerance
By Dave Fennell
DEPARTMENTS
6
Workplace News
Updates from the world of health and safety
8
Fines & Penalties – NEW!
Convictions for safety violations
9
Up Close
Profiling personalities in OHS: Paula Campkin
28
Partners in Prevention
Find out what to expect at the 2018
conference and trade show
31
Products & Services
The latest OHS innovations and
industry updates
26 24
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CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY INVITES YOU
TO A SPECIAL PANEL FEATURING LEADING OHS
PRACTICES AND INITIATIVES FROM RECIPIENTS
OF CANADA'S SAFEST EMPLOYERS AWARD:
• David Irwin, Senior Safety Manager, Walsh Canada
• Chloe Ferguson, Health and Safety Specialist, Voyageur
Transportation
Moderator:
Amanda Silliker, Editor, Canadian Occupational Safety
DATE: Tuesday, May 1
TIME:
11:30am – 12:30pm
PLACE: Room Vela A, International Centre, Mississauga, Ont.
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