Occupational safety and health

Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

Wife of Man Killed by Defective Conveyer Belt Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The widow of a man killed on a conveyor belt incident filed a wrongful death lawsuit in San Joaquin Superior Court, alleging the company that made the machine is liable for his death.

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  • SAN JOAQUIN, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The widow of a man killed on a conveyor belt incident filed a wrongful death lawsuit in San Joaquin Superior Court, alleging the company that made the machine is liable for his death.
  • Mark was performing his usual work duties and was greasing a bin feeder conveyor when suddenly and without warning the belt started moving, forcing him into the opening between the bin feeder belt and the collection belt.
  • First responders had to use the jaws of life to remove Mark from the machine and rushed him to the nearest hospital.
  • The lawsuit also alleges Gencor and the other named defendants had prior warning of the risks, yet chose to ignore them.

Saputo Inc. Recognized as One of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024

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Friday, November 17, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company), has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the country’s largest publisher of employment periodicals.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company), has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the country’s largest publisher of employment periodicals.
  • This prestigious designation recognizes Canadian employers implementing forward-thinking human resources policies and leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
  • For more information about why Saputo Inc. was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, click here .
  • Last month, Saputo Inc. was also recognized as one of the World’s Top Companies for Women by Forbes magazine for a second year in a row.

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd Receives Industry Leadership Recognition on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the Eighth Year in a Row

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Monday, December 11, 2023

In tandem with the DJSI accolade, ASE has also been on the CDP’s annual list for Climate Leadership for seven years’ standing since 2016.

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  • In tandem with the DJSI accolade, ASE has also been on the CDP’s annual list for Climate Leadership for seven years’ standing since 2016.
  • The CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states, and regions.
  • ASEH is focused on building a robust and sustainable organization with the highest level of commitment to sustainability development.
  • We are proud that our ESG performance has been duly recognized by both local and international sustainability rating agencies.

BETA Healthcare Group Signs Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) announces that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA in which the two organizations will partner in training opportunities and the creation of safety materials that will advance employee and workplace safety in California.

Key Points: 
  • BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) announces that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA in which the two organizations will partner in training opportunities and the creation of safety materials that will advance employee and workplace safety in California.
  • BETA is one of only a handful of organizations selected to participate in the Alliance Program, whose participants support Cal/OSHA’s strategic goals and are committed to worker safety and health.
  • “Over the next two years, we are excited to work collaboratively with BETA, a major insurer of healthcare facilities, to not only raise awareness of workplace safety and health hazards with their 70,000 covered healthcare workers in California, but also proactively reach healthcare employers and employees across the state.”
    BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) is a leading provider of hospital professional liability in California and provides coverage for more than 600 hospitals and healthcare facility locations.
  • In addition, BETA provides workers’ compensation coverage for over 70,000 healthcare workers in California.

Household Robots Market worth $24.5 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The decline of extended families and the rise of working parents contribute to growing loneliness among children and the elderly and such robots are designed to help them.

Key Points: 
  • The decline of extended families and the rise of working parents contribute to growing loneliness among children and the elderly and such robots are designed to help them.
  • Almost all companion robots are either shaped in the image of humans, i.e., humanoids, or animals, such as dogs or seals.
  • China is expected to have the largest household robots industry size during the forecast period.
  • Cheap labor costs and the rising adoption of household robots have made China favorable for manufacturers to invest in this region.

Household Robots Market worth $24.5 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023

The decline of extended families and the rise of working parents contribute to growing loneliness among children and the elderly and such robots are designed to help them.

Key Points: 
  • The decline of extended families and the rise of working parents contribute to growing loneliness among children and the elderly and such robots are designed to help them.
  • Almost all companion robots are either shaped in the image of humans, i.e., humanoids, or animals, such as dogs or seals.
  • China is expected to have the largest household robots industry size during the forecast period.
  • Cheap labor costs and the rising adoption of household robots have made China favorable for manufacturers to invest in this region.

Minister O'Regan announces appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Tara Peel and Dave Kramer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Tara Peel and Dave Kramer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors.
  • Ms. Peel is a member of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) senior management team, overseeing the work of the CLC Health and Safety and Environment department.
  • As the former National Director of that department, Ms. Peel has sound knowledge and experience in health and safety from a worker perspective.
  • Prior to joining the CLC, Ms. Peel was responsible for the health, safety, and environmental priorities at the Manitoba Federation of Labour.

Minister O'Regan announces appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Tara Peel and Dave Kramer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Tara Peel and Dave Kramer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors.
  • Ms. Peel is a member of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) senior management team, overseeing the work of the CLC Health and Safety and Environment department.
  • As the former National Director of that department, Ms. Peel has sound knowledge and experience in health and safety from a worker perspective.
  • Prior to joining the CLC, Ms. Peel was responsible for the health, safety, and environmental priorities at the Manitoba Federation of Labour.

Verve Motion Raises $20 Million in Series B Financing

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering the future of industrial safety, Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout, today announced it has reached a significant milestone by securing $20 million in Series B funding. This achievement, raising the company's total funding to over $40 million, marks a crucial step in the company's rapid expansion and the widespread adoption of its innovative industrial-use connected wearable technology, SafeLift™ exosuit.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering the future of industrial safety, Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout, today announced it has reached a significant milestone by securing $20 million in Series B funding.
  • Occupational back pain ranks as the most frequent injury, with more than one million workers suffering back injuries annually.
  • "The era of transformation in workplace safety and productivity is here," said Ignacio Galiana, the CEO and Co-founder of Verve Motion.
  • "As a lead investor in the Series B funding, we are excited to fuel the growth and innovation of Verve Motion, a trailblazing force in wearable robotics," said Arunas Chesonis, co-founder of Safar Partners.