Canadian Occupational Safety

For nearly sixty years, Canadian Occupational Safety has been the leading magazine focused on workplace health and safety in Canada. Each edition offers a diverse collection of engaging and informative articles aimed at supporting health and safety professionals in their roles. The magazine addresses a variety of topics, covering everything from office environments to heavy industry and tackling both general safety management and specific workplace risks. It reaches an audience of 14,000 occupational health and safety experts throughout Canada. Additionally, Canadian Occupational Safety serves as the official publication for the Safest Employers Awards in Canada. This event, which started in 2011, honors companies across the nation that have made significant strides in ensuring the safety and well-being of their employees. The magazine is published by Key Media, a recognized leader in publishing and events.

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Steelworkers urge WSIB to engage in 'good-faith negotiations'

4 days ago | thesafetymag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

By Jonalyn Cueto 25 Jun. 2025 As the strike at Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) moves into its second month, the prolonged labour action is intensifying strains on both employees and those relying on the board’s services, according to a union representative. Over 3,600 WSIB staff, represented by the Ontario Compensation Employees Union, have been picketing since late May, with no resolution in sight.
Abuse and burnout plague Canada's dental hygienists

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Shane Mercer

60% of survey respondents experienced or witnessed harassment, bullying, or abuse at work Dental hygienists across Canada are continuing to provide essential care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), but many face challenging and even hazardous working conditions. While some clinics offer respectful, supportive environments, others fall short, with reports of harassment, burnout, and unsafe practices on the rise.
'WSIB went backwards' says union as strike enters second month

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Shane Mercer

WSIB says union leaders need to 'take yes for an answer' Striking WSIB workers picket in Sudbury, Ontario on June 17, 2025 With more than 3,600 Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) employees now on strike for more than four weeks, pressure is mounting on all sides to resolve the agency’s first work stoppage in its 110-year history.
23-year-old charged for assaulting Winnipeg Transit supervisors

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Jim Wilson

A 23-year-old man in Manitoba has been arrested after allegedly assaulting Winnipeg Transit workers, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Two Winnipeg Transit supervisors were checking on the well-being of a man aboard a bus in the area of Fort Street and Graham Avenue. The supervisors boarded the bus to check on Diego Porteous-Jelder, who was asleep, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.
Worker ‘fatally struck by equipment’ at Madsen mine

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Jim Wilson

Employer cooperating with Ministry of Labour amid investigation An employee working at an underground mine in Ontario was fatally injured on the job earlier this week. The incident occurred on Monday at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake, according to West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has been notified of the incident.
Sofina Foods Inc. fined $330,000 for worker’s heat exposure death

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Jim Wilson

Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. has been fined $330,000 following the death of one of its workers in a workplace incident. The incident occurred on March 2, 2023, when 32-year-old Samir Subedi—an Edmonton-based worker—went to check the temperature of a gas-fired smokehouse. The smokehouse had been loaded with meat the previous night, according to a report from The Canadian Press (CP). Subedi—a superintendent at the workplace, according to CBC—became trapped inside the smokehouse.
Construction worker dies after concrete slab falls on him

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Jim Wilson

An Ontario construction worker has died after a concrete slab fell on him at a worksite, according to reports. The incident occurred at a site near Weston Road and Toryork Drive, north of Finch Avenue West in Toronto, on Monday, reported CityNews. The worker became trapped beneath the slab after it fell on him around 8:30 a.m., the publication noted. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to CBC News. The victim was in his 50s, CityNews noted, citing paramedics.
Pushing for national safety standards amid economic shifts

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Shane Mercer

One Canadian Economy Act is an opportunity to 'break down regulatory silos' says CCOHS VP Panelists at Canadian Safety Summit on June 17 in Brampton, Ontario As Canada moves to streamline labour mobility with the One Canadian Economy Act, safety professionals are seizing the moment to demand national consistency in workplace protections.
Workplace Safety North earns Great Place to Work® certification

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Shane Mercer

'It's through true commitment to our mandate and the support each teammate has for one another that we achieve this milestone' says CEO Workplace Safety North (WSN) receives recognition as one of Canada’s best workplaces, earning Great Place to Work® certification following a staff-wide survey and culture assessment. In a survey conducted in late 2024, 88 percent of WSN employees report that the organization is a great place to work, significantly surpassing the national average of 60 percent.
1 in 4 ocean workers seriously harmed by severe weather

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Jim Wilson

Climate change is not simply about the day being too hot or too cold—it is a serious safety issue, especially for ocean workers globally, according to a recent report. Overall, 25 per cent of ocean workers report experiencing harm from their work in the past two years—compared to 18 per cent among other workers—making it the highest of any employment sector, Lloyd’s Register Foundation reports.