occupational health and safety News
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Scholarship opportunity for occupational health and safety students
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is now accepting entries for the 2013-2014 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. This annual, national award is offered to students enrolled in an occupational health and safety course or program in an accredited Canadian college or university, leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree. “At the ...
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REMINDER- Scholarship Opportunity for Occupational Health and Safety Students
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) reminds students that the January 31 deadline for the 2012-2013 Dick Martin Scholarship Award program is fast approaching. This annual, national award is offered to students enrolled in an occupational health and safety course or program in an accredited Canadian college or university, leading to an occupational health and safety ...
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CCOHS congratulates Sophie Dennis, CCOHS Governor, on receiving Ontario’s highest recognition for career contribution in public service
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) congratulates Sophie Dennis, Ontario representative on CCOHS’ Council of Governors, on her recent award. The Amethyst award recognizes outstanding career contributions among members of the Ontario public service. “I was extremely pleased to learn of the Ontario government’s decision to present Sophie Dennis with the ...
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CCOHS` 2014 Scholarship Winners Announced
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is pleased to announce the two winners for its 2014 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. This annual, national award is open to students enrolled in an occupational health and safety program at an accredited Canadian university or college. The two winners, who each receive $3,000, are Jodie Chadbourn (Ontario) and Kathy Lee (Saskatchewan). ...
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CCOHS Awards Scholarships to Two Occupational Health and Safety Students
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is pleased to announce the two winners for its 2012-2013 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. This annual, national award is open to students enrolled in an occupational health and safety program at an accredited Canadian university or college. The two winners, who each receive $3000, are Laure-Elise Forel (Quebec) and Bernard Kenny ...
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CCOHS to adopt National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety announced today that it will adopt the new National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, which was unveiled on January 16, 2013. Furthermore, CCOHS will use the lessons learned from implementing its own internal mental health program to develop a case study, which will be available to Canadian employers who ...
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Health and Safety Awareness Training Now Available for Ontario Supervisors
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed an e-course to help Ontario supervisors learn about Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and how it affects their role as a supervisor. Under the new Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which comes into force on July 1, 2014, all ...
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Sweeping OHS bill passes in Ontario
After months of debate and consultation, Bill 160 has passed in Ontario, Canada after a 70-0 vote in the provincial assembly late last week. The Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act will take full effect when it achieves Royal Assent, as soon as next month. The Act will create the position of a provincial Chief Prevention Officer as well as a Prevention Council to work with ...
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Picturing Safety: OSHA celebrates 40 years with photo contest
In celebration of 40 years of making workplaces safer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new photo contest to boost awareness of workplace safety issues. Anyone with a camera is invited to take a photo of a scenario or setting they believe represents an image of occupational health and safety (OHS) and submit it to OSHA. The administration is looking for ...
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CCOHS’ Guide to Fighting Workplace Violence
HAMILTON, ON - Every workplace - no matter the size, industry, or setting - is susceptible to violence. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is working to address this serious issue in the new edition of their Violence in the Workplace Prevention Guide. Many people see violence as a physical assault, such as hitting, shoving, or pushing. However workplace violence can ...
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Clarke Energy Gains OHSAS 18001 Accreditation
Clarke Energy is pleased to announce that it has been awarded certification for achieving the Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007. The award represents an international occupational health and safety management system specification which has been developed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems standards. This ...
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety enters partnership with Government of Nova Scotia to offer free e-learning courses to Nova Scotia workers
As part of its new workplace safety strategy announced on March 20, the Government of Nova Scotia has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to provide Nova Scotia citizens free access to CCOHS’ e-learning courses on topics of occupational health and safety. “CCOHS applauds the steps undertaken by the Government of Nova Scotia and the Workers ...
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National forum to explore strategies on leading workplace change
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced that it would host a national forum to discuss the role leadership and responsibility play in improving and building safer and healthier workplaces. CCOHS’ Forum III: Leading Workplace Change will be held March 8 to 9, 2010 in Gatineau, Quebec. This unique event brings together representatives from Canadian, provincial and ...
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Establish, Maintain and Improve Health and Safety Programs with New Online Management Service
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a new online occupational health and safety management service, OSH Wise, designed to help organizations establish, maintain and improve their health and safety programs while meeting their legislative responsibilities. The OSH Wise management service can help small to medium sized organizations establish a health and ...
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Azor Ambiental is certified in OHSAS 18001
Azor Ambiental has become one of the few Spanish firms in the recycling and smelting sector to receive the OHSAS 18001 Certification, a prestigious international distinction for companies with a solid, effective occupational health and safety management system. This certification confirms the use of a proper procedure for reducing health- and safety-related risks in the work environment, ...
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Canadians invited to weigh in on health and safety issues of changing workplaces
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is inviting Canadians to take their web survey and weigh in on the issues emerging from changing workplaces. The workplace and the workforce are changing. The workforce is aging and now includes more women and more ethnically diverse workers. Today's workplace includes more 'precarious employment' - contracting, self-employment, ...
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April 28 : National Day of Mourning
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) reminds Canadians to set aside April 28, the National Day of Mourning, to honour those workers across the country whose lives have been lost, or affected by workplace injuries, disabilities or disease. “This day is important to all working Canadians. It’s our opportunity to raise awareness of health and safety and the ...
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We are happy to announce our new brand identity.
We are pleased to announce a new brand identity that better reflects the company’s values and goals in providing only the highest quality products and services for Occupational Health and Safety. The new logo will be rolled out over the next few weeks as part of our new website and printed materials. Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to continuing to serve your ...
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Medgate Delivers Occupational Health & Safety Solutions with Oracle Applications
Toronto, Ontario – Medgate Inc., is pleased to announce that it will provide web-based software solutions integrated with Oracle® Human Capital Management applications, to Occupational Health and Safety customers in the areas of occupational medicine, disability management, safety, and industrial hygiene. Medgate’s product will complement Oracle’s leading-edge Human Capital Management (HCM) ...
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OSH apps presentations and summary report about the E-Tools seminar now available for download
The evolution of computer technology and Web / mobile phone use practices explains the development of more and more “e-tools”. The occupational health and safety sector is no stranger to this trend/evolution and some of the tools developed in this field were shown at the last E-tools Seminar hosted in Bilbao in June. Developers and policy-makers both participated in this ...
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