Canadian police get training to probe workplace deaths
A new Canadian course teaches police, prosecutors and regulators to recognise when a fatal workplace accident amounts to criminal negligence.
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Alberta videos warn young workers of job risks
Five Canadian families share video testimonies about a fatal or serious workplace accident to help raise young workers’ awareness of job risks.
Norwegian regulator debunks three myths on work climate
Norway’s labour inspectorate Arbeidstilsynet debunks three myths about the psychosocial work environment, now that the rules have been clearer since 2026.
Synchrotron scan reveals hidden lung damage in mouse study
Synchrotron imaging revealed lung damage in female mice exposed to grain dust and glyphosate that standard medical tests had failed to detect.
Work stress linked to sexual health problems in men
High work stress is linked to sexual complaints in Canadian men, who report erectile dysfunction about 2.5 times as often, a new survey finds.
France to measure cost of menopause for employers
France’s government wants to assess how much menopause costs employers, following the first national menopause conference on 15 October 2026.
ASR work-accident tool disappears from Belgian portal
From January 2027, Belgium’s ASR Arbeidsongevallen tool disappears from the Social Security portal; employers must report accidents to their insurer.
EU Safety Week 2026: Focus on Psychosocial Risks
The European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2026 focuses EU-wide on psychosocial risks, launching a new Healthy Workplaces campaign on 19 October.
ASSP: AI Adoption in Workplace Safety Accelerating
A self-reported survey by industry group ASSP points to faster AI adoption in workplace safety. Independent researchers add important caveats.
French committee backs climate leave for heatwaves
France’s Assemblée nationale committee has approved five days of paid climate leave for heatwaves and natural disasters, actuEL-HSE reports.