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Prevent mobile crane-related tragedies! New WHSC training can help.

Operating a mobile crane or working within a crane’s envelope can be dangerous. When things go wrong workers and others can be injured or killed.

Strengthening Workplace Safety: Why First Aid and CPR Training Matters

Did you know every nine minutes, someone in Canada experiences a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 60,000 people every year according to a 2024 Heart and Stroke report.

Study Links Workplace Chemicals to Autism Severity

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition strongly influenced by genetic factors with emphasis on interactions among multiple genes. But there is more to the story.

Asbestos Is Banned—But Its Harm Isn’t. Intervene Sooner, says Study

Even with Canada’s ban on new asbestos products, the danger hasn’t gone away—it still lives in older buildings being maintained, renovated, or demolished.

Criminal charges follow $850 K in fines related to killing of six workers

A 2022 Ottawa explosion and fire killing six workers has resulted in the recent arrest of the company owner, reminding us of what can happen if the duty of care is ignored.

Stop Occupational Disease: Training That Saves Lives

Occupational disease kills more Ontario workers than any other cause, but targeted training can prevent exposure before it harms.

Combatting worker heat stress, from research to action

Summer 2025 has come to an end but the work to protect workers from heat stress and significant health consequences continues in earnest.

Why JHSC Certification Refresher Training Strengthens Workplace Safety

JHSC Certification Refresher training helps workers, their representatives, supervisors and employers meet legal obligations and adapt to changing workplaces for safer, healthier outcomes.

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Ontario’s Chief Coroner leads call for expanded working at heights training

A recent coroner’s report recommends better enforcement of mandatory working at heights training and adding a regulatory requirement for supervisor working at heights training.

Register by Aug 31—Save 50% on WHSC Training

Last chance! Register by Aug 31, 2025, for 50% off WHSC in-person training. Book now, train by Dec 31, 2025, and save big while building safer and healthier Ontario workplaces.

Protect against chemical hazards. WHSC has training for that.

Is your workplace complying with occupational exposure limits (OELs) for chemical hazards and meeting extensive WHMIS obligations? You might want to inquire now!

Book Today for 50% Off In-Person Training Through December

Ontario workers, their reps and employers have spoken—and we’ve listened. Thanks to demand, our summer special applies to scheduled, in-person course running now through year end.

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