Workers Health & Safety Centre

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WELCOME

As Ontario’s official government-designated health and safety training centre with more than 35 years experience, we work to provide essential high-quality training to workers, their representatives, supervisors, and employers, in public and private sector workplaces of every size, industry, and region of the province. Your delivery options include, in-person or online virtual classrooms, both publicly scheduled or on your timetable. Connect with us to learn more.

WHAT’S NEW

Prioritizing health and safety in construction. WHSC has training for that!

Identifying and tackling hazards on construction sites can be a challenge. Ensuring workers and supervisors complete health and safety awareness training can help.

Updated WHMIS requirements focus of MLITSD compliance initiative

Is your workplace WHMIS compliant? The deadline to meet changes regulating safety data sheets (SDSs), labels and related training requirements is fast approaching.

SPECIAL REPORT: Australia bans use of engineered stone. Will Ontario follow suit?

Australia is the first jurisdiction in the world to ban the use of engineered stone in response to an epidemic of silicosis suffered by workers exposed to fine respirable silica dust.

WHSC awards seven post-secondary scholarships to inspiring students

Research tells us being new to work raises the likelihood of injury. Many students who applied for a 2024 WHSC student scholarship tell us training is key to prevention.

WHSC First Aid and CPR training now open to all

As an official Red Cross training partner, Workers Health & Safety Centre is now offering first aid & CPR training to all Ontarians through scheduled in-person training sessions.

WHSC JHSC Certification training…options to meet your timeline

Are your joint health and safety committee (JHSC) members competent to act on their legal powers in pursuit of safer, healthier work? Train for it—it’s mandatory.