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Burned batteries photographed by Ontario Mine Rescue

More fires linked to power tool batteries

New hazard alert for Ontario mining operations Hazard Alert: More fires linked to power tool...
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New hazard alert on cyanide use in mining...

Technical guidance from mining industry advisory committee Cyanide Hazard Alert and Information...
Battery Electric Vehicle Safety in Mines 2023 Symposium in Sudbury

One-Day Symposium on Battery Electric Vehicle...

Assessing risks and managing hazards of newer technology On Thursday, February 15, 2024, Workplace...
Adrienne Allam

Behind the wheel: Logging industry experts...

Top 10 root causes of driving hazards in Ontario logging operations Poster: Top 10 Causes of Driving...
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Every Worker Newsletter January 2024

Read about what's new and changing, top occupational disease risks, most popular health and safety...
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What’s new and changing for workplace health...

Upcoming events and legislative changes in Ontario In 2023, there were changes to Ontario workplace...
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Most popular workplace health and safety...

Workplace Safety North announces top 10 news articles, webpages, videos, events, downloads, and...
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Occupational disease risks in key industries...

Monitoring disease outcomes for more than two million Ontario workers Occupational diseases are...
Mining industry

Workplace Safety North introduces new risk...

New resources and services help Ontario mines meet Ministry requirements Workplace Safety North (WSN...
Sabrina Missere, Health and Safety Specialist at Workplace Safety North

New research reveals top 10 health and safety...

Falling dead trees is top safety risk to forest workers Poster: Top 10 Health and Safety Risks in...
Cars and trucks driving on a snowy highway

White out! Winter driving tips -- on and off...

Motor vehicle incidents in Ontario account for more than 30% of all worker traumatic fatalities...
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Winter is coming: What to wear for outdoor...

Avoid cotton and goose down to help prevent hypothermia In Ontario, working outside during the...