Occupational disease kills more Ontario workers than any other cause, but targeted training can prevent exposure before it harms. Save 50% this October on Asbestos, Chemical Hazards, and GHS WHMIS training to equip your team with practical, applied skills that stick.

When worker deaths make headlines, they’re usually tied to a traumatic incident: a fall, a collapse, an incident on a construction site. But in Ontario, the single largest cause of worker death is far more silent: occupational disease. These illnesses often surface years after exposure. Long latency periods and missed links between hazards and illness can hide the true toll—until it’s too late.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Prevention is possible, and it starts with high-quality training that helps workers, supervisors, employers, and representatives of each identify, control and eliminate hazards before people get sick.

Why act now

• Asbestos is still Canada’s deadliest workplace hazard. It remains the single largest cause of work-related death in Ontario and across the country.
• Exposure is widespread—and preventable. From asbestos and silica to cleaning solvents, isocyanates, fluids, and more, harmful substances show up in most sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, transportation, health care, education, and public services. The right controls make a measurable difference.
• WHMIS (GHS) requires real learning, not box-ticking. Workers need applied, scenario-based training where they can ask questions, interpret labels and safety data sheets, and practise recognizing exposure routes and symptoms—not another “next slide” e-course.

October offer: save 50% on select courses

For a limited time, you can enrol your team in practical, prevention-focused training at half price:

• Asbestos — $37.50 +HST (regular $75)
• Chemical hazards — $37.50 +HST (regular $75)
• GHS WHMIS (2 hr) — $5.00 +HST (regular $10)

Book now—offer ends Oct 31.
Register here: https://bit.ly/whsc-october

What you’ll learn (and apply at work)

These programs go beyond awareness to build skills you can use on your next shift:

• How to spot common exposure sources (materials, tasks, and tools) and read the “signals” on site—dust, odour, visible residue, work history, and symptom patterns.
• How to choose effective controls using the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE) and how to verify they’re working.
• How to interpret GHS WHMIS labels and safety data sheets in real-world scenarios—storage, decanting, mixing, cleanup, and emergency response.
• How to document hazards, escalate concerns, and work through your JHSC or worker rep to drive prevention at the source.

Who needs this training

• Workers looking for practical skills to recognize hazards and understand what protections should be in place.
• Supervisors and employers responsible for proactive prevention and compliance.
• JHSC members, worker health and safety reps, and trades committee members working to stop occupational disease at the source.

Why WHSC

• Ontario’s official health and safety training centre. Trusted by unions and employers for evidence-based programs that reflect current standards and best practice.
• Participant-centred design. Interactive courses built for adult learners: discussion, case studies, and scenarios that mirror your work.
• Proven results. Successful course participants report stronger hazard recognition, better controls, and safer work—gains that show up in inspections, audits, and health outcomes.

Make October the month you turn awareness into action

Occupational disease is preventable. The earlier you build competency, the sooner you reduce exposure and protect health. Equip your team with training that sticks—and make it easier to meet legal duties while building a healthier workplace.

Save 50% through Oct 31.
Enroll today: https://bit.ly/whsc-october

Prevent disease. Protect workers. Build healthier workplaces.

Need more information?
Contact a WHSC Training Services Representative in your area.
Email: contactus@whsc.on.ca
Visit: whsc.on.ca
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