Weak employment standards negatively impact worker health and safety, particularly as they relate to hours of work and the employment relationship. @ Will recent changes to federal employment sta...

A recent report adds to a growing body of evidence showing harassment in Canadian workplaces is in need of workplace interventions and regulatory enforcement. @Conducted by Statistics Canada this ...

Peterborough-area workers now have access to independent occupational health services with the opening of a satellite office of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. Dave Wilken, OH...

<!--[if mso]><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><![endif]-->A new national report documents the dramatic cost of workplace violence suffered by nurses in both human and financial terms. According to the rep...

Special ReportAmendments to Ontario employment laws may improve working conditions for some but will need prescribed measures to ensure the reforms bring real and lasting change. @ Government Bil...

For some, exoskeletons are a potential gamechanger in efforts to reduce worker injury and fatigue. Others question if these devices are effective or even ergonomic. Finding and implementing safe a...

Despite the current stay-at-home order, workers and their allies will safely connect this April 28 to remember those who have suffered work-related disability, disease and death. More than a year ...

A growing body of evidence suggests moving from a five-day workweek to four leads to healthier, happier workers and is beneficial to organizational outcomes. @ More than 60 organizations and 2,90...

Joint Health and Safety CommitteeCERTIFICATION TRAINING: THE PROCESS @ The Law Most workplaces employing 20 or more workers or using a designated substance must have a joint health and safety ...

Violence in Ontario@s public schools continues to grow to critical levels finds new research. A recent study released by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers@ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) shows 75% o...