Special Feature
Occupational Health and Safety
Below are articles from the latest Occupational Health and Safety Special Feature by the Journal of Commerce.
Feature Articles - Occupational Health and Safety
![Canada lagging in death stats and why construction workers die](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/JS-OHSMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
Canada lagging in death stats and why construction workers die
Canada’s statistics are not telling the complete story on construction industry...
OH&S
![Designing construction injury rates downward with better ergonomics](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/PC-OHS-ergonomicsMainWEB-OHS-300x169.jpg)
Designing construction injury rates downward with better ergonomics
“Ergonomic strain and injury refers to physical discomfort and damage caused by...
OH&S
![An effective suicide prevention strategy matches message with medium](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/PC-OHS-CRH-Z6AMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
An effective suicide prevention strategy matches message with medium
The rate of suicide for construction workers is 53.3 per 100,000, according to 2...
OH&S
![EllisDon’s first mental health specialist aims to figure out ‘the puzzle pieces of mental health’](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/DO_MentalHealthSpecialistMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
EllisDon’s first mental health specialist aims to figure out ‘the puzzle pieces of mental health’
It’s been a busy time for Nadina Holca since she was appointed EllisDon’s first...
OH&S
![Can Artificial Intelligence make construction safety smarter?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/PC-AISafetyMainWEB-OHS-300x169.png)
Can Artificial Intelligence make construction safety smarter?
Jacquelyn Oduro, director of Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s WorkSafel...
OH&S , Technology
![ORBA workshop examines the power of harnessing the ‘Adaptability Quotient’](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/DO-OHS-AdaptabilityMainWEB-OHS-300x169.jpg)
ORBA workshop examines the power of harnessing the ‘Adaptability Quotient’
Despite the best planning, unexpected issues, events and hurdles are inherent wi...
Associations
![Witnesses of death: B.C. Court awards damages to impacted workers](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/JS-OHS-and-witnessing-and-tragedyMainWEB2-300x169.png)
Witnesses of death: B.C. Court awards damages to impacted workers
A series of B.C. Supreme Court (BCSC) cases, with the latest in December 2023, h...
Government , OH&S
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![Time to give worn out footwear the boot](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/5-01-300x169.png)
Time to give worn out footwear the boot
When it comes to PPE, the obvious is often overlooked. Sure, there’s a hard hat...
OH&S
![What’s new in construction health and safety R&D?](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/1-01-300x169.png)
What’s new in construction health and safety R&D?
The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) knows how to keep busy. In addition...
Associations , OH&S
![Canadian construction health and safety always a work in progress](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/2-01-300x169.png)
Canadian construction health and safety always a work in progress
Because of time and molecular energy, nothing stays the same; everything changes...
Government , Labour , OH&S
![Tower crane regulation update still up in the air](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/4-01-300x169.png)
Tower crane regulation update still up in the air
Seven months after announcing a review of tower crane regulations and asking for...
Government , OH&S
![Graham Construction takes proactive approach to mental health](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/01/3-01-300x169.png)
Graham Construction takes proactive approach to mental health
As part of its ongoing proactive measures to promote the wellbeing of its labour...
Economic , OH&S
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U.S. markets the most expensive in the world to build: Survey
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Economic
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Jacob Bros acquisition comes down to culture and strategic growth: Bird CEO
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Economic
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Combined federal, provincial infrastructure investment of $327.8M in Saskatchewan
REGINA – The federal government and Government of Saskatchewan are investing mor...
Government
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RAAC proponents keep the faith after science centre report
Despite concerns over Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) surfacing in...
Projects , Resource
![Top 10 major upcoming Recreational and Retail, Wholesale, Warehouse construction projects – Canada – June 2024](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/12/Top-10-Canada-Projects-Header-Graphic-DCN-300x169.jpg)
Top 10 major upcoming Recreational and Retail, Wholesale, Warehouse construction projects – Canada – June 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Recreational and Retail...
Economic , Projects
![How CLAC opened the door for 1,717 new first-year apprentices](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/JS_APPRENTICE_How-CLAC-OpenedTheDoorMainWEB-AST-300x169.png)
How CLAC opened the door for 1,717 new first-year apprentices
When the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) ended its two-year, first...
Associations , Labour
![Creating a ‘better world for all’: 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture announced](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/grow-mainweb-300x169.jpg)
Creating a ‘better world for all’: 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture announced
OTTAWA – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Counc...
Associations , Projects
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Skills training programs for youth: There is a cure for the summertime blues
Girls Exploring Trades and Technology (GETT) is celebrating its 25th anniversary...