December/January 2014 5
COLUMNS
12
TRAINING
Training as a due diligence defense
by Glyn Jones
16
LEGAL LANDSCAPE
When health, safety and environmental
reporting laws collide
by Norm Keith
17
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Getting the most out of workers' comp statistics
by David Marchione
DEPARTMENTS
6
HEALTH AND SAFETY NEWS
Updates from the world of health and safety
10
PEOPLE & PLACES
Highlights from Canada's Safest Employers award gala
25
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Product focus: Safety management software, eye protection
Canadian Occupational Safety's Editorial Advisory Board.
Dave Gouthro, CRSP, CHSC, CHSO
Occupational Health & Safety
Consulting
David Johnston, CRSP
Director, EHS
Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd.
Eldeen Pozniak
Director
Pozniak Safety Associates Inc.
Guy Chenard
Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Ontario Power Generation
Maureen Shaw
President
Act Three Consulting
Dr. Ron Saunders
Director of Knowledge Transfer & Exchange
Institute for Work and Health
20 Head protection
Workers in cold environments
dodge frostbite, hypothermia
By Linda Johnson
VOLUME 51
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FEATURES
VOLUME 51
Bus driver safety 18
More has to be done to
protect public transportation
workers from assault
By Vawn Himmelsbach
14
Safety Leader
of the Year
David Johnston has achieved
tremendous results by inspiring
workers to be safe
By Amanda Silliker
COVER STORY
PHOTO: SHANNON ECKSTEIN
The safety of your employees is your responsibility.
Reduce the hazards they face when behind the
wheel — develop a winter driving safety plan.
Remember, families are depending on you to help
get their loved ones home safely.
Know before you go.
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