The September Newsletter has these headlines and more:

• New first aid requirements coming into effect – On November 1, 2024, amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation take effect relating to occupational first aid. Employers need to take steps to ensure they meet the new requirements, which will result in changes for many workplaces. Higher-risk industries and remote workplaces will be most affected by the changes.
• Upcoming regulation changes to improve tower crane safety – Provincial Crane Inspection Team supervisor Jason Baia discusses the new regulation, a risk-reduction strategy, and mobile equipment inspection initiative.
• Fall issue of WorkSafe Magazine – Read the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine, featuring articles about simple solutions for musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) in long-term care, upcoming regulation changes to improve tower crane safety, and hearing protection for construction.
• Speaking of Safety blog – Top 5 employer questions following a workplace injury