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Health & Safety
Ranger Design releases new shelving for work vans
August 15, 2018 by On-Site MagazineRanger Design has released its next generation of van shelving for tradesmen on the go. The company says its 2018 lineup is has been tested for toughness, and offers durable, rattle-free shelves that allow for better organization and efficiency during…
Construction 2.0: Technology is changing construction, the industry must change with it
July 24, 2018 Paul StruthersThe construction industry in Canada is experiencing a transformation. New technologies tailored to the space are creating greater efficiency, but labour gaps are increasing, access to capital is shrinking and a trade war with the U.S. has begun. To adapt…
Construction firm, equipment operator fined after worker run over by grader
July 23, 2018 by David KennedyHAMILTON, Ont.—A worker injury on a road construction site in Hamilton, Ont. has resulted in fines for Dufferin Construction Co. and the owner/operator of a equipment rental business based in Stoney Creek, Ont. CRH Canada Group, Dufferin’s parent company, and…
Orangeville, Ont. construction company fined $60K after worker injured in flash fire
June 28, 2018 by Jillian MorganORANGEVILLE, Ont.—Construction company Roto-Mill Inc. has been fined $60,000 for its failure to prevent a hot asphalt-related flash fire that sent a worker to hospital with critical injuries in June 2016. Roto-Mill, based in Orangeville, Ont., pleaded guilty in court…
NEB approves modified Burnaby Terminal plans for Trans Mountain project, clearing way for construction to start
June 25, 2018 The Canadian PressCALGARY—The National Energy Board says it has approved modified plans for the Burnaby Terminal of the Trans Mountain pipeline project, clearing a final regulatory hurdle for construction to start. The regulator says the approved variance application will significantly improve safety…
Worker rescued by firefighters after Oshawa, Ont. construction accident dies of injuries
June 22, 2018 The Canadian PressOSHAWA, Ont.—The Ministry of Labour says a worker who was critically injured last week at a construction site in Oshawa, Ont., has died in hospital. Ministry spokeswoman Janet Deline says the worker was struck by a bucket that was attached…
Oshawa, Ont. construction worker pinned down in trench rescued by firefighters
June 20, 2018 by David KennedyOSHAWA, Ont.—A construction worker pinned down by heavy machinery on a construction site in the Toronto suburbs was rescued by firefighters after a major operation June 19. Oshawa Fire Services said its technical rescue team responded to the incident on…
Job sites in Quebec sit idle as crane operators protest new training rules
June 18, 2018 Lia Levesque, The Canadian PressMONTREAL—Crane operators disrupted work sites across Quebec June 18 with an illegal strike, according to the provincial agency that enforces construction labour rules. A spokeswoman for Quebec’s Construction Commission said the agency was calling on crane operators who’ve been “strongly…
Rear camera kits available for Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders
June 15, 2018 by Jillian MorganBobcat Company’s rear camera kits are now available for its skid-steer and compact track loaders. The kit offers the operator a rear view of the machine. It features a 4.3-in. LCD colour monitor, LED backlit screen, wiring harness and mounts.…
Safety on the rise for Ontario construction workers, WSIB reports
June 13, 2018 by Jillian MorganOntario’s construction industry is 3.7 per cent safer since 2017, according to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). The agency reported a 1.6 per cent upswing across all industries in its 2018 Health and Safety Index. Construction landed in…
Man run over by bulldozer on Highway 417 construction site in Ottawa
June 12, 2018 by David KennedyOTTAWA—A man in is critical condition after being run over by a bulldozer on an Ottawa construction site. According to the Ottawa Paramedic Service, a man in his 20s was taken to the Ottawa Hospital June 11 after an incident…
Worker killed on construction site in North Vancouver
June 6, 2018 On-Site StaffVANCOUVER—A 24-year-old worker is dead after an incident at a North Vancouver construction site June 5. RCMP said the man was knocked down and crushed by a dump truck he had been working near. He was pronounced dead on the…
Sudbury, Ont. contractor fined $50K after worker injured in fall
May 29, 2018 by David KennedyTHUNDER BAY, Ont.—A northern Ontario contractor has been handed a $50,000 fine for a worker injury on a Thunder Bay, Ont. jobsite in July 2016. The incident took place at the Thunder Bay International Airport, where Pioneer Construction Inc. had…
Dust suppression spray kit aims to minimize silica dust exposure
May 28, 2018 by Jillian MorganFrom Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique (CP), the OSHA-compliant 36-in. dust suppression spray retrofit kit can be attached to any CP tool, including handheld breakers, rivet busters and chipping hammers. It is equipped with a mist nozzle capable of dispensing 6…
Genie releases contact alarm prototype for slab scissor, vertical mast lifts
May 15, 2018 by Jillian MorganGenie, a Terex brand, has unveiled a prototype of its lift guard contact alarm system. Genie Lift Guard is designed for the company’s slab scissor lifts and GR, GRC and QS vertical masts. This system is an electronic secondary guarding…
Recommendations made to improve safety on N.B. construction sites
March 22, 2018 by Jillian MorganRecommendations have been made to improve the safety of people working around water on construction sites in New Brunswick. The recommendations follow a coroner’s inquest in Woodstock. The five-person jury selected from the community made the following recommendations: There should…
Roadside construction safety: understand the hazards
March 12, 2018 Anita DeiterThis article provides information on traffic and vehicle hazards in roadside work zones. You will also need to consider hazards associated with your specific work activities. Working close to traffic is dangerous. Each roadside work site has its own unique…
Ontario university receives provincial funding for workplace safety projects
January 22, 2018 by Jillian MorganThe government of Ontario is partnering with Laurentian University to support occupational health and safety projects. Projects include a virtual reality simulation intended to improve line-of-sight awareness. Laurentian University received $59,437 in funding for this component, which is intended for…
Government takes another step to ban asbestos with new, proposed rules
January 8, 2018 The Canadian PressThe federal government has laid out a tough set of proposed new regulations to prohibit the use, sale, import and export of asbestos and products that contain it, as well as the manufacture of products containing the cancer-causing mineral. The…
PCL Receives 2017 Ingenious Award for Business Intelligence
November 14, 2017 PCL ConstructionEdmonton, AB – PCL’s Project Analytics initiative has been recognized by the Information and Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) with a 2017 Ingenious Award in the Large Private Sector category. PCL’s Project Analytics is an innovative analytics/dashboard solution that provides…