SafetyNet 519

Welcome to the February 5 edition of SafetyNet.

Once again we begin with tragic news: a young worker was killed in an incident involving a truck, bringing the confirmed workplace fatalities in January to six.

Please note that due to some computer issues, this edition is a little shorter than it would normally be.

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