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Take migrant workers into consideration in combating occupational diseases
- February 20, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
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There seems to be a growing awareness of the need to improve workplace health as well as safety (Workplace deaths hit 13-year low; illnesses up; Feb 14). The top three diseases highlighted in the article – musculoskeletal disorders, noise-induced deafness and skin diseases – made up 90 per cent of occupational disease cases. Migrant workers
Occupational safety, health are basic rights
- August 27, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Occupational safety and health should not be put on the back burner when it comes to discussing hot-button topics, because they are basic human rights. Dr Joachim Breuer, president of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), stresses: “The quality of occupational health and safety has tremendous impact on people’s lives. Prevention contributes to society as
Alberta government to review occupational health and safety system
- August 20, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is launching a review of the province’s health and safety system, which has not been revamped since 1976. Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act sets minimum standards for workplace health and safety and lists the roles and responsibilities of both employees and employers. The review will examine the OHS
Laurentian's Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health to launch mobile unit June 28
- May 4, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Experts at the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) in Sudbury want to hear about health and safety issues from workers in rural and remote areas of Ontario. Next month the research facility at Laurentian University will launch a mobile unit meant to travel across the province. The large vehicle will act as
Gov't Signals Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
- April 30, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the tabling of the long-awaited Occupational Safety and Health Bill in Parliament is a signal of the Government’s commitment to making Jamaica the place of choice to do business. She said it also indicates that the Administration is taking the necessary steps to secure the future
Occupational therapy more than workplace wellness
- April 23, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Lincoln County Medical Center is set to host the 2016 Mid-Winter Medicine Update Conference Feb. 19 to 21 at the Village Lodge, 1000 Mechem Drive.(Photo: Courtesy) When we think of occupational therapy, workplace accidents or injuries are usually the first things that come to mind. But occupational therapy serves a variety of patient and health needs, from
Occupational Health and Safety knowledge increases productivity – COTVET
- April 12, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and its practice contributes greatly to the building of a safe learning and working environment and eventually increases productivity, the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) has stated. Madam Phyllis Andoh, the Administrative Manager, COTVET, said globally, it was estimated that work-related accidents and illnesses
Idaho National Laboratory Occupational Medicine Program honored …
- March 5, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory Occupational Medicine Program within the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Directorate has been notified that INL is the recipient of the 2017 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s Corporate Health Achievement Award (CHAA). The INL OMP submitted a comprehensive application about the program and underwent a
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – Occupational health and safety legislation
- February 7, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
EcoLog Legislative Tracker follows EHS regulatory activity across Canada and: tracks ALL amendments to federal, provincial and territorial legislation provides you with regulatory activities at every single stage – from proposed to final condenses all updates for you into clear, succinct, easy-to-read summaries includes links to the FULL text of original and updated documents saves
