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 WSN Announcements

Ontario workplaces are invited to take part in the 5,000 Firms Study, an exciting research project that is developing health and safety leading indicators.
May 15, 2012
District mine rescue competitions took place across Ontario, May 10 to 13, with the top team and top technician of each district securing a spot at this year’s provincial competition.
May 14, 2012
In 2010, the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety recommended the development of health and safety awareness materials for Ontario workplaces.  In the winter of 2011/12, a draft awareness poster, and worker workbook with employer guide were developed and posted on the Ministry website for public consultation. We appreciated your feedback.
May 10, 2012
About 50 relatives, union members and politicians gathered in New Glasgow Wednesday morning for a vigil and march to mark the 20th anniversary of the Westray Mine explosion that killed 26 coal miners in Nova Scotia on May 9, 1992.
May 10, 2012
Minister of Labour Linda Jeffrey released a statement responding to Professor Harry Arthurs' report on the WSIB. The report includes a series of recommendations aimed at improving the financial health of the system.
May 04, 2012