The Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) is a not-for profit association created by the amalgamation of three respected health and safety leaders – Education Safety Association of Ontario (ESAO), the Municipal Health and Safety Association (MHSA), and the Ontario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare (OSACH). A Health & Safety Ontario partner,  PSHSA works with Ontario public service sector employers and workers to reduce workplace risks and prevent occupational injuries and illness.

Our Board of Directors

PSHSA has a strong and committed Board with a history of leadership for the promotion of workplace health and safety. It is a volunteer Board with membership drawn from across Ontario to reflect the diversity of the sectors that we serve – education providers, cultural organizations, healthcare services, municipalities, provincial government, and community affairs.
 

Read about our Board Members
View our By-Laws
2010 Annual Report

Our Staff 

Located across the province, our  consulting teams provide prevention and safety advice, information and training based on best practices and ongoing research. Together they serve more than 9,000 organizations and 1.2 million workers in municipalities, universities and colleges, hospitals, long-term care homes, school boards, police and emergency services, and community care providers.
 
PSHSA consultants come from a range of disciplines, from ergonomics and occupational hygiene, to infection control and public health, to emergency services and special education. Our regional teams bring together sector-specific experience with expertise in common workplace issues such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), slips and falls, workplace violence, and motor vehicle incidents. Whether you need strategic assessment and planning support or help with tactical implementation, our consultants work with you to deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions to make your workplace safer and healthier. From basic certification to specialized hands-on training, PSHSA courses can be delivered on-site, at regional training centres, or on-line. We offer hundreds of products, from free, downloadable “Fast Facts” to comprehensive tools, manuals and DVDs. PSHSA strives to be your local “go-to” organization for public service health and safety information, programs and services across Ontario.

Learn about our Advisory Councils
Read our 2011 Strategic Plan