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Reports on developments related to industrial safety in Canada as of May 2000. Launch of the Partners in Injury Reduction program in Alberta; Specialized training of firefighters in British Columbia; Pacific Rim Institute of Tourism and the British Columbia Worker's Compensation Board's creation of an industry advisory committee to improve occupational health in the hospitality industry.

The article offers information from the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety to help workers in selecting the right protective footwear.

The article presents suggestions from the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety in Hamilton, Ontario in the use of pesticides. It suggests the safe handling of the pesticides, careful mixing and its storage conditions. It further presents suggestion on industrial safety including suspension trauma and its exacerbation due to external conditions. It discusses the risks involved in performing overhead tasks such as drilling and suggests steps to be taken to prevent the injuries. INSETS: Safe pesticide handling;FACEValue.

The article presents tips on woodworking safety offered by the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety. These include using only machines one has been trained to use properly and safely, reading the owner's manual carefully, wearing safety glasses or goggles, and using gloves to protect hands from splinters, but not wearing them near rotating blades and other machinery parts where they can get caught.

Reports on Ontario's reduction of its lost-time workplace injury rate between 1995 and 2000. Unified health and safety prevention program which helped in the decrease; Major accomplishments of the program.

The article reports on the findings of the study by the Conference Board of Canada (CBOC) regarding the association between workers' literacy skills and their safety and health. The study claims that investing in employee literacy programs could improve an organization's overall safety record. Accordingly, the report cited survey results demonstrating that more than 40 percent of working-age Canadians lacked the literacy skills needed to perform most jobs well.

The article highlights the recommendations made by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and safety for working safely with vises. According to the agency, the vise should be attached securely and bolts should be placed in all the holes in the base of the vise. The center also reminds users to make sure that the workbench is secured firmly to its base.

The article offers tips on how to safety use machine tools. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in Hamilton, Ontario, tool maintenance is key to safety. Workers should also know when to discard a tool and should practice good housekeeping. The article also discusses the importance of wearing protective equipment.

Reports on the workers' compensation awarded to a waitress suffering from lung cancer due to workplace exposure to secondhand smoke in Ottawa, Ontario. Work experience of Heather Crowe in the hospitality industry; Ruling by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board; Public warning regarding the dangers of secondhand smoke in the workplace.

States that greater community involvement resulted to the decline in lost-time workplace injuries in Ontario businesses since 1995. Overview on the efforts of community groups, individuals, business and labor, and government of working together to make workplace injury prevention a priority; Advantages and benefits offered by safer workplaces to the local community.

Reports the prevalence of workplace bullying in Canada. Implication of bullying for employer liability over stress-related health and safety problems; Examples of bullying; Consideration of bullying as an unacceptable behavior in employee manuals; Importance of company action against bullying.

Reports on the increase in the number of workers' compensation claims and in the number of days per claim between 1994 to 1998 in the health care industry of British Columbia. Workplace injury that is caused by overexertion; Loss claims due to violence; Funding to assist the industry in developing health and safety strategies.

Reports on the industrial safety awareness of Canada's young workers. Results of a survey conducted by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association; Responsibilities of employers and parents of young workers for their safety; Booklet where teenagers can indicate the training they receive.

Reports that the British Columbia Workers' Compensation Board is helping the construction industry promote educational programs aimed at reducing the number of injuries. Benefits of new workers' orientation; Prevention of accidents; Young workers' vulnerability due to lack of experience.

Reports on the British Columbia Workers Compensation Board's awarding of grants to research and training projects to help lower the incidence of workplace injuries and disease. Details of the programs funded by the board; Occupational safety and health issues covered by the projects.