New study to look at effectiveness of Canada’s Workplace Mental Health Standard
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (the MHCC) is partnering with 25 companies over the next three years to assess the impact of adopting Canada@s workplace mental health standard.@ @On any giv...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/New-study-to-look-at-effectiveness-of-Canada’s-Wor
2014-01-17 12:00:00 AM
Escalating costs of poor mental health demands workplace action
More than 60 per cent of missed workdays are attributed to poor mental health, according to the inaugural Health Outcomes Report published by GreenShield in June 2024. This same report suggests ...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Escalating-costs-of-poor-mental-health-demands-workplace-action
2024-09-19 12:00:00 AM
FAQ Old
These frequently asked questions about workplace health and safety are separated into eight topics. And the questions you can access under each topic are by no means an exhaustive list. Should you ...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/FAQ/FAQ-Old
2019-05-02 8:21:37 PM
'Right to disconnect' from work has major support, says fed report
The federal government is considering whether changes to modernize labour standards should include new rules allowing employees to ignore email outside of work hours.@ @ @ As part of an extensive...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Right-to-disconnect-from-work-has-major-support-says-fed-report
2018-10-16 12:00:00 AM
Worker mental health requires treatment AND prevention
Governments recently announced funding for a new Ontario health facility dedicated to treating first responders and medical workers for post-traumatic stress injuries. @ The facility will aim to ...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Worker-mental-health-requires-treatment-AND-prevention
2022-06-01 12:00:00 AM
Prioritizing and creating mentally safe and healthy workplaces
The dialogue around workplace mental health remains prevalent. Discussions across Canadian workplaces continue to draw concern for worker well-being. @ While studies have shown that health care w...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Prioritizing-and-creating-mentally-safe-and-healthy-workplaces
2024-05-29 12:00:00 AM
Long work hours increases risk of stroke, study warns
A recent study found people who regularly work long hours had a higher risk of stroke, especially those who@ve done so for 10 years or more.This research, published in the American Heart Associatio...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Long-work-hours-increases-risk-of-stroke-study-warns
2019-07-31 12:00:00 AM
Creating mentally safe and healthy workplaces
Across Canada and the world there is consensus on the need to create mentally safe and healthy workplaces, both from a workers@ wellbeing and employer economic benefits viewpoint. @ The Mental He...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Creating-mentally-safe-and-healthy-workplaces
2023-09-13 12:00:00 AM
Ergonomics training in support of RSI Awareness Day and prevention
Research evidence and workplace experiences confirm prevention of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) also known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is decidedly achievable. @ Workers Health @ Safe...
https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Ergonomics-training-in-support-of-RSI-Awareness-Day-and-prevention
2021-02-10 12:00:00 AM
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