Canada has a promising gender-based violence legal and policy framework, but none of it accounts for the people actually delivering frontline services.
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High temperatures raise the risk of everyday workplace injuries, yet Canada still has no common standard to protect workers from extreme heat.
Protecting retail workers from abuse is a growing challenge. But a new study and a past trial suggest three little words on a badge can nudge customers to be nicer.
Return-to-work tensions reflect deeper questions about how different people work best and what modern organisations actually need to succeed.
A major new study of Australian lawyers shows workplace culture is critical to improving staff wellbeing.
From the politician’s press conference to the streets in protest: how hi-vis became about much more than work-place safety.
New research shows high levels of teacher anxiety and frustration over legal liability and paperwork for school trips. But there are ways to maintain this crucial part of the curriculum.
Building ecological grief literacy in workplaces can help environmental professionals manage constant exposure to the many causes of their grieving.
The way jobs are structured affects employee mental health, an analysis of more than 18,000 workers shows.
Employers have a duty to address work stressors and make adjustments for workers with long-term illnesses.
Menopause can be a key factor in some women’s decision to retire early. But with the right interventions, workplaces can enable women to manage their symptoms and remain in the workforce.
As governments push for longer working lives, workplaces will be need to accommodate of long-term health conditions.
A growing body of evidence shows that the emotional health and well-being of the workforce is of equal or greater importance than physical safety.
It’s clear the current workplace health and safety framework isn’t stopping people from getting bullied. It’s time to treat bullying as a public health issue and address the problem more effectively.
Hot rooftops and a looming skills shortage – these are just a few challenges faced by crucial yet undervalued air-conditioning repair people.
To get more workers to be active, public health messaging must recognize the important role employers can play in creating the conditions for workers to focus on exercise.
Victoria’s OHS regulator has fined the state’s health department for failing to keep hotel quarantine workers safe from COVID. This serves as a warning for all employers, ahead of the nation opening.
If staff enforce the rules, they risk harassment and lost tips. But if they overlook unsafe behaviour, they risk further COVID transmission.
Burnout as the result of workplace stress has big implications for employers. Occupational health and safety standards require employers to protect both the physical and mental health of workers.
In post-pandemic Canada, the media will play a big role in shaping public understanding of labour conditions. A future of work that is safe and equitable requires the voices of workers.
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