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Women working longer hours are at increased risk for diabetes, says new research

Working beyond a 40-hour work week leads to higher rates of type 2 diabetes in women compared to those working fewer hours, according to a recent Canadian study. @ The@study found the risk for di...

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https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Women-working-longer-hours-are-at-increased-risk-f 2018-07-17 12:00:00 AM
Workplace Mental Health Training

WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH TRAININGMore than one in four Canadian workers say their daily lives are highly stressful, according to a 2011 Statistics Canada report. More than 60 per cent of those @stre...

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https://www.whsc.on.ca/Training/Training-Catalogue/Product-Library/Workplace-Mental-Health-Training 2024-10-08 8:42:46 AM
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...

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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 ...

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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
The mental health crisis is real – support workers through training!

Research indicates that difficult working conditions, job demands and work environments are critical factors contributing to mental health issues. Today we see an increase of mental illness in bot...

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https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/The-mental-health-crisis-is-real-–-support-workers-through-training 2025-04-17 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health at Work: Training Can Make a Difference!

In case you missed it: A 2025 CSA study found Canada@s mental health crisis has worsened over the past decade, with rising rates of depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. An alarming state Ea...

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https://www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/News-Archive/Mental-Health-at-Work-Training-Can-Make-a-Difference 2025-05-08 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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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
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