The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is researching the health effects …
WC in Other Countries (International)
Agreement to Assist European Hairdressers in Preventing Skin Diseases
European hairdressing and beauty industry employers and unions (UNI Europa Hair and Beauty and …
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France Proposes New Cancer Classification for Formaldehyde Exposure
The French government has submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) requesting …
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Australian Workers Can Have Their Say on Workplace Regulations
Have your say on new work health and safety regulations... Tom Phillips, Safe Work …
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Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board Reminds Employers to Register
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, 1979, businesses or organizations that have hired …
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Suicide Risks for Nurses in New Zealand Heightened
The suicide risk of New Zealand nurses, rather than doctors, has been highlighted by …
Three-Quarters of British Welfare Applicants Fit to Work
Three-quarters of people applying for the new British Employment and Support Allowance program …
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EU Trade Union Institute Finds Violation of India Tea Plantation Worker Rights
In early October, the International Union of Food workers (IUF) published the findings of research …
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New South Wales Undertakes Mobile Crane Safety Program
New South Wales (Australia) Minister for Finance Michael Daley recently announced the start of a …
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Self-Help Tool to Improve Safety Culture in New Zealand
A new tool to help New Zealand businesses assess and improve their safety culture has been released …
Self-Help Tool to Improve Safety Culture in New ZealandRead More
Manitoba Prison Guards Protest Health and Safety Issues Due to Overcrowding
Prison guards in Manitoba (Canada) held a recent protest outside Stony Mountain Penitentiary over …
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Farm Workers in Ireland 10 Times More Likely to Die Than General Working Population
Individuals are 10 times more likely to die working on an Irish farm than in the general working …
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Canadian National Railway Wants to Know if “Family Status” Is Valid Reason Not to Relocate
Canadian National Railway (CN) is asking the Federal Court of Canada to conduct a judicial review …
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Alberta Officials Investigate Payments to Foreign Workers
The Alberta government says it's behind an investigation into whether a cleaning company has …
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British Company Sentenced Following Injury to Worker
A Lancashire, Great Britain business, which manufactures parts for aero planes, has been sentenced …
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Lost Time Claims and Disabling Injuries Decrease In Alberta
By focusing on partnerships and long-term perspective, WCB-Alberta successfully navigated its way …
Lost Time Claims and Disabling Injuries Decrease In AlbertaRead More
Construction Safety Issues Remain in Great Britain
Construction is still one of Britain's most dangerous industries - despite a significant fall …
Yukon CANADA Reports 15 Percent Reduction in Workers Comp Rates for 2011
The Board of Directors of the Yukon Workers Comp Health and Safety Board (Canada) announced that …
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Number of Workers Killed in UK Falls to Record Low
The number of people killed at work in the United Kingdom dropped to a record low last year, …
CANADA Transit Operator Must Modify Attendance Program
British Columbia's highest court has ordered a transit operator to change its attendance management …
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