Workers Health & Safety Centre

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WELCOME

As Ontario’s official government-designated health and safety training centre with more than 35 years experience, we work to provide essential high-quality training to workers, their representatives, supervisors, and employers, in public and private sector workplaces of every size, industry, and region of the province. Your delivery options include, in-person or online virtual classrooms, both publicly scheduled or on your timetable. Connect with us to learn more.

WHAT’S NEW

Work stressors a major drag on productivity, report

A growing body of research confirms significant productivity losses because of work-related mental fatigue, stress, and burnout and calls for action on psychosocial hazards now.

Share your MSD prevention solutions in new Ontario ergonomics competition

Has your workplace found a practical way to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)? If so, the 2026 Ontario Ergonomics Case Study Competition wants to hear from you.

Working at heights can be made safe! WHSC training can help.

Why is working at heights (WAH) training essential? For many, it’s because the law demands it. For all, without it, this dangerous work can be deadly.

Employers have a duty to train new workers, summer workers included

Across Ontario, summer hiring is about to pick up. Students will step into new jobs. Seasonal workers will join busy teams. Is your workplace ready to ensure their safety?

Strengthening Workplace Safety for Small Business Workers

Small businesses often experience higher worker injury and fatality rates than large organizations in the same sector due to limited health and safety knowledge and resources.

Poor planning, inadequate supervision and a family left to mourn

The death of Joaquim (Jack) Silva, 54, on December 2, 2022, reminds us of the tragic consequences when the duty to plan for safe work and ensure competent supervision is ignored.