MSDs cost workers and workplaces.

Use our resources and information to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

Mining Conference: Save the Date!

This year's conference is April 17-19, 2012.
Visit our website for information on speakers, registration, network roundtables, the new conference app and more.

Winter Driving - Be Prepared, Be Safe!

Ontario winters are challenging for motorists. Ensure you are well prepared for winter roads.

Fall Issue Now Available

Workplace Safety North’s Every Worker takes slips, trips and falls seriously.
And so should everyone.

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New issue of Every Worker magazine focuses on Slips, Trips and Falls
Resource materials help you prepare for MOL blitzes on PPE and Mine Vent
Proceedings of the Mining Health and Safety Conference are now available.

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Welcome

Welcome to Workplace Safety North!

WSN provides occupational health and safety resources, training and consulting to companies involved in forestry, mining, smelting, refining, paper, printing and converting.

We also serve companies in any sector across northern Ontario.

WSN was formed when three safety associations amalgamated:

Let us help you achieve the vision we all share:

Every worker, home safe and healthy.

News and Updates

CEO Panel Confirmed for WSN Mining Conference

WSN is pleased to bring together leaders of Ontario's mining industry to discuss the effects of rapid growth on health and safety programs.

February 09, 2012

WSN Congratulates Innovative Safety Barrier Maker on Dragon’s Den Success

Mining Health and Safety innovations came to CBC’s TV show the Dragon’s Den last week.

February 08, 2012

Attention WSN Clients! Ministry of Labour MSD Blitz is Now Underway

MSDs continue to be the number one cause of lost-time injuries in Ontario. This February, the Ministry of Labour will conduct a month-long inspection blitz on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This MSD blitz will concentrate on manual material handling, especially in the industrial, construction, mining, and health care sectors.

February 02, 2012

WSN Mourns the Death of Sudbury-area Miner

WSN regrets to inform its clients a 47-year-old miner was fatally injured at Vale’s Coleman Mine in Sudbury, Ontario. The fatal incident took place on January 29, 2012.

January 30, 2012

2011 In Review – A Look Back at the Cases and Legislative Changes that Impacted Your Workplace

Looking for a list of this year’s legislative changes? Crawford, Chondon and Partners LLP have compiled a list of the top legislative changes of 2011.

January 26, 2012

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