If welding is dangerous for males in the eyes of some, what are the potential hazards for women who …
Welding Poses Greater Risk to Infants and Females than MalesRead More
WC in Other Countries (International)
New Campaign for Australian Road Worker Safety
The Heads of Australias Workplace Safety Authorities recently announced a new campaign to improve …
Roofing and Construction Injuries Top List of British Columbia Workplace Safety Fines
In 2010, WorkSafeBC (British Columbia) imposed 256 penalties, totaling $3,163,898 against employers …
Roofing and Construction Injuries Top List of British Columbia Workplace Safety FinesRead More
Three British Workers Nearly Killed by Carbon Monoxide
Three Sheffield, Great Britain workers nearly became incapacitated from fumes when a …
Three British Workers Nearly Killed by Carbon MonoxideRead More
Western Australia Anticipates Higher Workers Comp Rates
The Chairman of the WorkCover Western Australia Board, Greg Joyce, recently announced the 2011/12 …
Western Australia Anticipates Higher Workers Comp RatesRead More
Study Evening and Night Work in Elder Care More Stressful than Days
According to a recent Danish study, worse support from managers, more physical and mental abuse and …
Study Evening and Night Work in Elder Care More Stressful than DaysRead More
New Zealand Dishonesty Conviction in Workers Comp Case
New Zealands Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has welcomed the conviction of Daryl Adair …
New Zealand Dishonesty Conviction in Workers Comp CaseRead More
Ireland OSHA Clarifies Grave Digging Activity
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in Ireland recently issued clarification in relation to work …
British Construction Sites Shut Down for Health Concerns
Nearly one in five of the construction sites visited in East Lancashire, Great Britain recently …
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Workers Rarely Ask Managers for Workplace Safety Information
“Don't ask, don't tell” could be the motto for employees in paint manufacturing …
Workers Rarely Ask Managers for Workplace Safety InformationRead More
Bangladesh More than 2,400 Workers Killed in 2010
Some 2,453 workers were killed and 1,841 critically injured last year in Bangladesh as result of …
Canadas Youngest Workers at Risk
The head of Canadas largest private sector union is warning that many of the countrys youngest …
Nova Scotia Enhances Referrals to Physiotherapy for Workers Compensation
In a recent report, a stakeholder working group has validated the Nova Scotia WCBs Direct Access to …
Nova Scotia Enhances Referrals to Physiotherapy for Workers CompensationRead More
Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo Shipments
Airport ground staff unions in Hong Kong are requesting the government and the airport management …
Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo ShipmentsRead More
British Columbia Flaggers Death Leads to Anger
A suspended sentence issued earlier this month to an elderly driver who killed a flagger in British …
Western Australia Proposal Limits Indemnity Payments to One Year
The Minister for Commerce in Western Australia recently announced the introduction of the Workers …
Western Australia Proposal Limits Indemnity Payments to One YearRead More
Mine Safety Administration Wants Changes in Exam Requirements
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise its requirements for …
Mine Safety Administration Wants Changes in Exam RequirementsRead More
British Airways Not the Friendly Skies
A culture of staff bullying and victimization has taken root at British Airways (BA), a new report …
Singapore Construction Workplace Deaths Remain High
Even though the number of workplace deaths last year in Singapore has declined, the number of …
Singapore Construction Workplace Deaths Remain HighRead More
New Zealand Reminds Younger Employees of Their Workplace Rights
New Zealand high school and tertiary students are being reminded to make sure theyre aware of their …
New Zealand Reminds Younger Employees of Their Workplace RightsRead More
