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Nominations are now open for 2024 OHS Honours. This prestigious awards program, designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of

Best Ergonomics Program Gold:  Modern Niagara Vancouver Silver:  Compass Group Canada Silver: Ontario Power Generation Modern Niagara Vancouver noticed a

It has arrived: The biggest night in workplace safety takes place this week with a half-day conference and the unveiling of the winners of the 2023 OHS

OHS Canada is excited to announce the details for the 2023 OHS Honours program, the can't miss celebration of the best workplace health and safety

New Minnesota workplace laws passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz make Minnesota the best state for workers and their families. These new provisions support working families, expand worker protections, increase worker knowledge and allow workers to have a greater voice in the workplace. SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES Earned sick and

OHS Honours is back, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever for 2023. Nominations are now open and, as always, there is no nomination fee to

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is prioritizing accessibility and inclusion in its new offices at CIBC Square in downtown Toronto. “The building was formally announced in spring 2017, with design research starting shortly after that included consultation with 6,000 employees,” says Claudette Knight, vice-president of workplace design and transformation at CIBC. “The results of that […]

TIPS OF THE WEEK An achy back, stiff neck, sore shoulders: The everyday shakes, rattles and rolls of daily commuting can take a toll on your body. The vehicles we drive are part of the problem. Some car seats do not adequately accommodate the curve of the lower back, putting additional strain on the spine. And compact cars may lack legroom and head space, forcing some drivers to contort their bodies into unhealthy positions just to operate the vehicle. But it’s not always the car’s fault, s...

Videos Many dental hygienists work in pain or know others suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as tendonitis, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dental hygienists and their employers can prevent MSDs by paying attention to ergonomics. This means taking simple and practical steps to design or arrange the workplace for safe and efficient work. This first video in a five-video series provides an introduction to work-related MSDs ...