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Health and Safety Activism at
Work and in the Community
Today, like every other day in Ontario, hundreds of men, women and
young people will go to work and suffer an occupational injury. Countless
others will be exposed to harmful toxins leading to cancer and other
occupational diseases. Some will suffer physical or psychological scarring
as a result of violence or harassment. Even more still will develop a
musculoskeletal disorder. One or more may die.
In response, activists have established annual days of recognition and
remembrance where they reflect on this suffering. Equally important, they
take these opportunities to breathe new life into efforts aimed at
securing safer and healthier workplaces and communities. The Workers
Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) also recognizes the efforts of volunteer
activists through an annual campaign each fall.
For more than 20 years, the WHSC has supported the efforts of these
individuals through training and information services. Our commitment
remains as strong and dedicated as ever. Awareness and promotional
documents are published for each health and safety event/campaign
including the National Day of Mourning for Workers killed, injured or
suffering with an occupational disease as a result of work (see links
below).
Further, WHSC health and safety training programs are designed to help
workplace parties better understand workplace hazards or issues and
the efforts needed to promote prevention. Using our unique 'worker
training worker' approach WHSC training will help lead workplaces towards
compliance with Ontario health and safety law and beyond.
This web area will keep you up-to-date on health and safety activism at
work and in the community.The WHSC invites you to get involved in these
and other health and safety related events.
Day of Mourning
Earth Day
Volunteer Recognition
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