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CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Irving Shipbuilding facing 5 occupational health and safety charges in connection with 2024 death
Irving Shipbuilding has been charged under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with the death of an employee at the company's Halifax shipyard in 2024. Jamie Knight, 43, died at the Barrington Street shipyard on Feb. 19, 2024, after he was struck by a piece of equipment. The Halifax Regional Police confirmed the next day that his death was being investigated by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division — which includes Halifax police, RCMP and civilian employees. 'A review is underway of existing safe work procedures around snow removal processes, and mechanical assessment of the equipment involved,' wrote Monica MacLean, communications manager for the government of Nova Scotia, in an email to CTV News on Feb. 20, 2024. On Monday, the company appeared in Halifax provincial court before Judge Cassie Maguire and was arraigned on five occupational health and safety charges: one charge under the Occupational Health and Safety Act three charges under Workplace Health and Safety Regulations one charge under Occupational Safety General Regulations The three charges under Workplace Health and Safety Regulations include: failure to complete a risk assessment for hazards associated with snow removal as required by the Irving Shipyards Health and Safety Program failure to complete a risk assessment for hazards associated with personnel travel to and from the area identified as 'smoke hut 1' failure to ensure a wheel loader was used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for the equipment, components or system It's also alleged the company failed to create a safe work procedure or plan for snow removal at the Halifax Shipyard and failed to designate 'one or more competent persons as a signaler to direct the safe movement of a load, hoist, lift truck or powered mobile equipment.' Irving Shipbuilding will return to court on Oct. 1 for election and/or plea. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Woman ‘loses arm' in lion attack at Australian zoo
A woman has suffered severe arm injuries after being attacked by a lion at an Australian zoo. The 50-year-old was at Queensland's Darling Downs Zoo, south of Toowomba, on Sunday morning, when the incident occurred. She had been observing animal keepers in the carnivore precinct before opening hours. She was airlifted by helicopter from the rural town of Pilton to Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital for surgery and is now in a stable condition, the zoo said in a statement. Several news outlets reported that the woman lost the injured arm. Zoo staff are now cooperating with government workplace safety investigators to establish how the incident happened, with the state government confirming an investigation is underway. "Inexplicably ... one animal grabbed her by one arm and caused severe damage to it," the zoo statement said. "At no stage did this animal leave its enclosure and there was no risk at all to staff members or members of the public." The woman was not a staff member but a "much loved member" of the zoo's "family", the statement added. She had watched keepers at work many times over the past 20 years and was "well versed in safety protocols around potentially dangerous animals", the zoo said. 'Police and Workplace Health and Safety personnel are investigating this incident and have been onsite all morning. The zoo is working with them to establish how this incident occurred but the full details will not be known until (the woman) can be interviewed.' Staff at the 48-hectare (119-acre) zoo declined media interviews on Monday. The zoo planned to reopen on Tuesday for the first time since the attack. "The animal will definitely not be put down or punished in any way," the statement said. Five years ago, two lions mauled and critically injured a keeper inside their enclosure at the Shoalhaven Zoo in the state of New South Wales.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Striking WSIB workers returning to work on Monday after voting to ratify tentative collective agreement
As the WSIB strike drags on, Ontario Compensation Employees Union president Harry Goslin visited the picket line in North Bay on Tuesday to update them on contract negotiations. Members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union will be returning to work on Monday after voting in favour of ratifying the tentative collective agreement that was announced on Saturday with their employer, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The nearly 4,000 workers have been off the job for about six weeks following months of stalled contract negotiations with the WSIB, which provides workplace injury and illness insurance to more than 5.3 million people across 300,000 Ontario businesses. Represented by CUPE Local 1750, the union struggled to reach an agreement with the WSIB. Some of its key priorities were 'real investments in frontline staffing, a stop to outsourcing Ontario jobs, and safer workloads.' 'I am proud of my coworkers and the strength of our union, we are a critical safety net for Ontario workers and Ontarians spoke up, sending thousands of messages to the WSIB leadership,' Harry Goslin, the union's president, said in a written statement on Sunday. 'Together, we were able to secure the best possible outcome and successfully pushed back against the employer's attacks on union seniority rights.' Calling the job action, a 'historic moment for our union and the broader labour movement,' Goslin thanked his members for their 'unwavering commitment and courage, the public for their understanding, and our fellow unions for their solidarity and support throughout this challenging fight.' Despite the return to work, OCEU/CUPE Local 1750 said the fight is not over to protect all workers' rights and health. 'OCEU/CUPE 1750 will continue to stand in solidarity with other public sector unions currently negotiating collective agreements. The union remains concerned about the ongoing anti-union measures being pursued by the Ford Government and will remain vigilant in defending workers' rights and fair bargaining processes,'it said. WSIB strike Jeff Lang, WSIB's president and CEO, previously said that their 'number one priority has always been — and continues to be — helping the people who depend on us.' 'I am proud of our team's work the last few weeks and am very excited for everyone to come back together so we can keep supporting Ontarians who need us,' he said over the weekend in response to the tentative collective agreement. Lang thanked Ontarians for their patience, adding the organization is committed to 'delivering better, easier, and faster service.' During the strike, digital services on the workplace safety board's website remained available for submitting claims, accessing benefits, and managing account information. Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. CP24 reached out to WSIB for comment on Sunday, but we have not heard back. With files from CTV News Toronto's Jermaine Wilson
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Tentative agreement reached between WSIB and OCEU
WSIB workers seen picketing in Windsor, Ont. on May 22, 2025. (Kate Otterbein/CTV News Windsor) The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced a tentative agreement has been reached with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU). Nearly 3,600 members of OCEU/CUPE 1750, including 180 members in Windsor, have been off the job since May 21, when the labour disruption began. Contract talks began in late February, with wages and workloads sticking points in negotiations, that had been recently facilitated with the help of a mediator. 'Our number one priority has always been – and continues to be – helping the people who depend on us,' said Jeff Lang, President and CEO of the WSIB. 'We do work that makes a difference in people's lives and in our communities. I am proud of our team's work the last few weeks and am very excited for everyone to come back together so we can keep supporting Ontarians who need us.' WSIB said it looks forward to welcoming back its full team within 24 hours of a successful ratification vote. It was not immediately clear when unionized workers would vote on the tentative agreement. The WSIB provides workplace injury and illness insurance to more than 5.3 million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. When an injury or illness happens on the job, the WSIB provides wage-loss benefits, medical coverage, and support to help people get back to work. - Written by Dustin Coffman/AM800 News.
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Department of Municipalities and Transport highlights the role of AI and digitalisation in workplace safety
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is set to host the Occupational Health and Safety Week 2025 from 23 to 27 June. The event will feature a two-day forum exploring the theme Growth in Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation: A Leap in the Right Direction for Workplace Safety and Health. The two-day forum highlights the Department's commitment to leveraging digital technologies and artificial intelligence to create safe and sustainable work environments. By incorporating advanced tools such as big-data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented and virtual reality, the forum aims to enhance performance efficiency, reduce workplace accidents and injuries, and improve risk prediction and management. Through panel discussions and specialised workshops, the event demonstrates DMT's commitment to building expertise, sharing knowledge, and enhancing partnerships at both local and international levels. These initiatives are aligned with the National Strategy for Occupational Health and Safety, and Abu Dhabi's Occupational Health and Safety System, all designed to minimise risks, improve workplace conditions, and support employee well-being. The dynamic forum will bring together leading local and international experts and provide attendees with opportunities to discover the best global and regional practices from organisations such as the International Institute of Risk Management, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Khalifa University, and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility). Panel discussions and contributions from entities such as Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, and Abu Dhabi Ports will focus on initiatives aimed at optimising workplace standards and promoting employee health and satisfaction. Emphasising the forum's strategic importance, HE Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Operations Affairs at DMT, said: "The second edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Week underscores our ongoing efforts to creating safer, healthier workplaces by leveraging digitalisation and artificial intelligence as transformative tools to enhance safety standards and improve employee well-being." The event will conclude with a discussion session to review key learnings and deliver recommendations to advance Abu Dhabi's occupational health and safety systems. These efforts aim to strengthen institutional integration while supporting the Emirate's vision for sustainable development and digitally adaptive communities, fostering safer and more resilient workplaces, in line with global best practices. As part of this year's activities, the Department and its affiliates will conduct various awareness campaigns aimed at elevating workplace wellbeing and safety standards across the Emirate.
