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1. LETTERS.

Author

Collins, Gary, Gregory, Rick, Fournier, G. M., Cunningham, Ken, Wallace, Theresa, Lanno, Joe, Broll, Rainer, Campbell, K. D. R., Higgins, Steve, Flores, Miguel, Chambers-Jeffreys, Carla, Davies, Victor, Brown, Marilyn A., and Plunkett, Gordon

Subjects
*OCCUPATIONS, *INDUSTRIAL safety
Abstract

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "How safe is your job?" in the January 13, 2014 issue, "Win a date with Justin" in the January 13, 2014 issue, and "A long and painful balancing act" in the January 13, 2014 issue.

Published
2014

2. STONED ... WITH A POWER SHOVEL.

Author

CZARNECKA, MARZENA

Subjects
*DRUG use testing laws, *INDUSTRIAL safety, *OIL sands industry, *PETROLEUM workers, *EMPLOYEE testing, *EMPLOYEE drug testing, *ALCOHOL testing of employees, *LABOR unions
Abstract

The article discusses illegal drug use by oil workers employed at oilsands sites in Alberta, Canada, with a focus on proposed employer initiatives for random drug testing. Topics include worker safety concerns at oil field operations; opposition by the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union to random drug-and-alcohol testing programs proposed by the Suncor Energy company; and debate regarding privacy law conflicts with workplace safety.

Published
2013

3. It's not such a dirty job . . .

Author

Gulli, Cathy

Subjects
*SKILLED labor supply & demand, *SKILLED labor, *WAGES, *INDUSTRIAL safety, CANADIAN economy, 1991-
Abstract

The article looks at the rising demand for skilled trades workers in Canada as of September 2013. Topics include the perception that skilled trades are dirtier and more dangerous than white-collar jobs, employers' improved health and safety standards, and the increase in salaries for such jobs as a result of the worker shortage.

Published
2013

4. IN BRIEF.

Subjects
FOOD industry, SOUPS, FLOUR mills, SALE of business enterprises, FOOD processing plants, INDUSTRIAL safety, SOCIETIES
Abstract

The article offers news briefs related to food industry in Canada. Twenty-five of Campbell Co. of Canada's soups are now endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and carry the Health Check Symbol. Dover Industries Ltd. has reached an agreement with Dawn Food Products (Canada) Ltd. to purchase its flour mills in Saskatoon and Humboldt, Saskatchewan. CanGro has been awarded a Level I Health & Safety Achievement Award from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association.

Published
2007

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