Canadian Occupational Safety

January/February 2021

Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine is the premier workplace health and safety publication in Canada. We cover a wide range of topics ranging from office to heavy industry, and from general safety management to specific workplace hazards.

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www.thesafetymag.com/ca 41 Bureau Veritas Laboratories Canada Patheon by Thermo Fisher Scientific CHEMISTRY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (CIAC) is a pragmatic, policy-based organization that represents the interests of Canada's chemistry sector leaders – innovators, solution providers, and world-class stewardship pioneers. CIAC shares its members' stories with decision-makers at federal and provincial levels and backs them with solid analysis and scientific data, to help shape public policy that supports innovation, investment, sustainability, jobs, and the environment. As the founder of Responsible Care, a globally-recognized initiative that leads the way in responsible and sustainable chemical manufacturing, CIAC is committed to "do the right thing" and be "seen to be doing the right thing," as it performs its role in bettering society, the environment, and the economy. As part of a responsible care ethic, Shannon Watt, VP of sustainability at CIAC, talks about the importance of building a culture of worker safety and sharing best practices in these tough times: "Being able to share best practices when it comes to worker safety and health is essential to ensuring that everybody is safe," says Watt. "There's no reason why we cannot share what works in our company with somebody else." F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t : w w w . canadianchemistry.ca/ AWARD SPONSOR BASF CANADA This category is designed to recognize an employer within the chemistry industry that has an exemplary health and safety record. Entrants must explain how they ensure the health and safety of anyone who has access to or works on or off their premises or facilities. Includes manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. THE CHEMISTRY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AWARD FOR CANADA'S SAFEST CHEMISTRY EMPLOYER GOLD WINNER EXCELLENCE AWARDS "Being able to share best practices when it comes to worker safety and health is essential to ensuring that everybody is safe." Shannon Watt VP sustainability, Chemical Industry Association of Canada

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