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Working at heights training…end suffering and sentencing

Worker deaths, critical injuries and convictions for at-fault employers continue where fall protection obligations are not met. Training can help prevent these outcomes.

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.

High school seniors invited to apply for WHSC scholarship

High school seniors heading to an Ontario post-secondary institution this fall are invited to apply for a chance at cash awards while gaining workplace safety insights.

Attend a Day of Mourning event and mark another Canadian first

Canadian workers and their representatives have always shown leadership including leading efforts to establish a National and International Day of Mourning for workers.

SPECIAL REPORT
OLRB exposes gaps in workplace violence and harassment law

A recent legal decision reveals deep gaps in existing laws intended to protect workers against all forms of workplace violence and harassment, including sexual assault.

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.

Close to home. Plan to attend a Day of Mourning event in your community.

When a worker dies or is critically injured in a preventable workplace tragedy it hits hard. Whether or not they were our loved ones it still strikes close to home.

WHSC’s new London hub offers OHS training for Southwestern Ontario

With the opening of a new training facility in London, Workers Health & Safety Centre is poised to become the leading health and safety training provider for Southwestern Ontario.

Quality WHMIS training promotes compliance and worker health

Training workers about hazardous exposures on the job is legally mandated but it’s also a tool to help identify and prevent exposures that can lead to disease.

Supervisor competence and support critical for safer, healthier workplaces

Competent and supportive supervisors can help reduce injuries experienced by workers, especially when supervisors are properly trained.

New WHSC road work training paves way for safer work

Working in and near traffic can be extremely dangerous, even deadly. Ontario law recognizes this with regulation and WHSC with training. Both aim to safeguard road workers.

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