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Daily operations in manufacturing workplaces require people to perform highly skilled tasks, such as operating heavy machinery and handling hazardous materials. To maintain workplace safety and operational efficiency, manufacturers must ensure that employees are fit for duty.

This article explores the concepts of impairment and fitness for duty, their impact on workplace safety, and strategies for developing effective policies to address these issues.

Recent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods have raised concerns among businesses that rely on U.S. markets. While government support has primarily focused on countermeasures, officials have signaled that their response will evolve as needed.

Angie Lafferty is the General Manager of Engineering and Skilled Trades at TRQSS, the only Canadian seatbelt manufacturing plant in the automotive industry, located near Windsor, Ontario. We asked Angie a series of questions about women working in manufacturing. Her responses below reveal how the industry has changed over the past twenty years, why company culture is important, and what can be done to advocate for more diversity.

For Canada’s manufacturing sector, occupational health is a top priority. In addition to preventing incidents, minimizing exposure to hazards that can cause occupational illnesses is a critical concern. Exposure to harmful substances or environments was the leading cause of lost time claims in Canada in 2022.