Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada, accounting for 80% of chronic disease diagnoses. While the disease can be effectively managed, it can be fatal if left untreated.
May 16, 2013
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5th-11th 2013, is a Canada-wide initiative to help raise awareness and prepare individuals, families, businesses, and communities for an emergency.
May 03, 2013
Canadians are paying more than ever for a health care system that is under strain and in need of transformation. Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada, will speak to the need for change and the critical role that workplace prevention programs can play in the transformation of Canada’s ailing health care system – on Tuesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. as part of the Partners in Prevention 2013 Health & Safety Conference and Trade Show, at the International Centre, Mississauga, ON.
Apr 22, 2013
Public voting on original "It's Your Job" videos created by Canadian high school students and young Canadians 18-24 will take place during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 5-11.
Apr 19, 2013
A just-released CSA standard for managing occupational health and safety training offers workplaces their first practical guide to managing an effective OHS training system.
Apr 19, 2013
Facing significant economic pressures and a transforming workforce, successful CEOs have recognized the correlation between health and safety leadership and business outcomes.
Apr 12, 2013
Emerging trends and issues in workplace hazards, risk management, and occupational health and safety legislation are the focus of this year’s Partners in Prevention 2013. As Canada’s largest health and safety event, the annual conference plays host to over 4,500 leading health and safety experts and delegates from across Canada. It takes place this year from April 30 to May 1, at the International Centre, Mississauga , Ontario.
Apr 02, 2013
The Ontario government has moved the date on which a repeal of the “industrial exception” for engineering work performed on production machinery or equipment would have taken effect. The repeal will now come into effect on September 1, 2013 instead of March 1.
Mar 11, 2013
Sign up for or support one of 34 walks taking place on May 5, on behalf of Threads of Life, a national Canadian charity providing support programs and services to families affected by a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. Twenty of these 5-km walks take place in Ontario alone.
Mar 11, 2013
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has proposed new or revised occupational exposure limits (OELs) for nine hazardous chemicals listed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Jan 28, 2013
Shirley Hickman, founder and executive director of Threads of Life, and Eleanor Westwood, manager of communications for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), were recently awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals for their contributions to workplace health and safety.
Jan 28, 2013
Ontario Chief Prevention Officer George Gritziotis has assigned two new task groups to consult and provide advice on vulnerable workers and about small business. Each task group has 12 members: six worker representatives and six employer representatives. They will study the issues, gather information, and report back over a period of not more than 30 months.
Jan 28, 2013
Today’s release of a new national standard for mental health in the workplace, adds a vital psychological dimension to the health and safety factors that impact Canadian workers and workplaces.
Jan 16, 2013
CSA has released for review and comment a revised edition of CSA Z460, Control of Hazardous Energy — Lockout and Other Methods.
Oct 18, 2012
Provincial and federal labour ministers have launched a national contest — “It's Your Job!” — that invites secondary school students as well as young workers ages 18 to 24 to create short videos demonstrating the importance of workplace safety and rights.
Oct 18, 2012
Last week, the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) provided an update on the first Prevention Council meeting and announced his intention to reach out to stakeholders in the development of the prevention strategy for the province. The CPO and the 11-member Prevention Council are expected to deliver the strategy update process for consultation.
Oct 16, 2012
This symposium, hosted by the Institute for Work & Health will provide a forum for researchers, students, policy-makers, injured worker communities, employer organizations, worker organizations and other stakeholders to discuss the social, economic and policy implications of using financial incentives as a mechanism for preventing workplace injuries.
Sep 24, 2012
On September 19, Dr. Andrew McCallum, Chief Coroner for Ontario released the Office of the Chief Coroner’s Pedestrian Death Review. This report was undertaken to examine the circumstances of 95 pedestrian deaths that occurred in 2010. The review was led by Dr. Bert Lauwers, Deputy Chief Coroner who consulted with community members and stakeholders.
Sep 24, 2012
On August 9, the Ministry of Labour announced the names of nine members of the 11-member Prevention Council, which will help protect workers and improve workplace health and safety across the province. The individuals selected are leaders and health and safety experts who come from a broad range of backgrounds.
Aug 10, 2012
Two related development companies have been handed fines of more than $2.4 million for unsafe working conditions that led to the death of a contract truck driver.
Jul 20, 2012
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has nominated former labour minister Elizabeth Witmer as chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
May 15, 2012
Several research studies are already underway using health information provided by Ontarians who have already volunteered for the Ontario Health Study. As of March 26, 185,000 Ontarians have signed up. However, researchers urge more Ontarians to participate.
Apr 17, 2012
The Labour OHCOW Academic Research Coalition (LOARC) seeks participants for a 10-15 minute online survey, part of a research project funded by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s Research Advisory Council.
Apr 02, 2012
Small to medium-sized manufacturers in southern Ontario may be eligible for funding under CME SMART Prosperity Now, a federal program administered by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) on behalf of Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).
Apr 02, 2012
Research conducted by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) suggests that banning cell phone use while driving has reduced traffic fatalities and injuries.
Apr 02, 2012
Have you ever wondered how the Ministry of Labour (MOL) investigates incidents that result in a critical injury or fatality?
Mar 16, 2012
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed an e-course to help new agricultural workers understand their health and safety responsibilities.
Mar 15, 2012
This past November, 33 senior executives including WSPS President and CEO, Elizabeth Mills, participated in Excellence Canada's Thought Leaders Roundtable, hosted at the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation in Mississauga, Ontario.
Mar 15, 2012
Health & Safety Ontario (HSO) and the Ministry of Labour (MOL) have teamed up to bring you a practical, information-packed workshop.
Mar 08, 2012
An updated version of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) comes into effect May 1.
Feb 14, 2012
A U.S. expert in health economics has concluded that the economic burden of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities — estimated at US$250 billion annually — equals the economic burden of cancer.1 The analysis takes into account medical and productivity costs.
Feb 14, 2012
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies go out to all of the family members and loved ones of those who were killed in yesterday’s tragic motor vehicle incident. We ask that you keep in your prayers those who have been hospitalized, the first responders to the scene and the community which has been so deeply affected.
Feb 07, 2012
Between 55% and 70% of people with a mental disorder have jobs, says the report. This makes promoting mental well-being a workplace issue, says the report.
Jan 24, 2012
Effective January 3, the US Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prohibits commercial vehicle drivers who travel in the United States from using handheld cell phones while driving.
Jan 24, 2012
To help visitors who have difficulty reading information online, the websites for Health & Safety Ontario (HSO) and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) now offer BrowseAloud, an assistive technology.
Jan 24, 2012
Health and Safety Ontario (HSO) and the four health and safety associations operating under the HSO banner have teamed up with BrowseAloud to provide an online text-to-speech solution to ensure that its websites are accessible to all online visitors.
Dec 14, 2011
In early January 2012, CSA will release a second version of CSA Z462, Workplace Electrical Safety. It contains practices that would enable workers to work safely around electrical equipment as it is being installed, operated and maintained.
Dec 09, 2011
A recent study conducted by Queen’s University concludes that employees who come to work sick cost employers twice as much in productivity losses than employees who stay home. Taking into consideration both indirect (lost productivity) and direct (doctor visits and medicine) costs of colds, the researchers estimate the annual productivity loss at US$40 billion.
Dec 07, 2011
On November 22 WSPS received a certificate from SAI Global in acknowledgment of our ISO 9001:2008 Certification achievement.
Nov 24, 2011
With the cold and flu season in full effect, employers have the chance to educate and make their employees aware of the preventative measures available to them.
Nov 24, 2011
Help develop health and safety leading indicators in Ontario by participating in the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and Health & Safety Ontario 5,000 Firms Study.
Nov 17, 2011
The first edition of the CSA Z1003 standard has been posted on the CSA website for public review. Deadline for comments: December 31, 2011.
Nov 16, 2011
On October 4, Ontario’s Court of Appeal granted Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd. the right to appeal an earlier decision determining that all fatal and critical injuries occurring at a workplace – whether involving a worker or someone else – should be reported to the Ministry of Labour.
Nov 16, 2011
Baxter Corporation (Mississauga, ON) and Ceridian Canada (Markham, ON) have each earned silver recognition under the Canada Awards for Excellence program.
Oct 07, 2011
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has released it's annual sector-specific enforcement plans, based on its fatality and critical injury data, as well as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's lost-time injury (LTI) data. The plans describe and outline what inspectors will be looking for in the industrial, health care, construction, and mining sectors during an inspection.
Jul 28, 2011
CSA Standards has issued an award of merit to Eva F. Gudgin, an adjunct associate professor at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, and defence scientist for Defence Research and Development Canada. The award recognizes Dickson's expertise and commitment to developing and advancing standards for personal protective equipment.
Jul 28, 2011
Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 183 and the Ontario Road Builders' Association (ORBA) are promoting road safety with Safety: A Two Way Street campaign.
Jun 29, 2011
Help develop a culture of health and safety standards across Ontario by participating in the Institute for Work and Health (IWH) and Health & Safety Ontario 5000 Firms Study. This online questionnaire, which takes only 20 minutes to complete, will establish best practices in preventing workplace injury and illness and inform future studies.
Jun 29, 2011
Elizabeth Mills, President and CEO of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, sat down with Canadian Occupational Safety during the Partners in Prevention 2011 Health & Safety Conference and Trade Show, to discuss the evolving health & safety system and provide her view for what's on the horizon for Health & Safety Ontario.
Jun 23, 2011
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services has a long-standing history of supporting the efforts of Habitat for Humanity to build safe, decent and affordable housing for low-income families. In this video, Elizabeth Mills, President & CEO of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, encourages Habitat for Humanity associates to be safety leaders in the communities where they build. She encourages Canadians and Canadian companies to donate to the 360 Built Smart Program, placing special emphasis on the safety pillar component.
Jun 23, 2011
As Japan confronts the devastation and ongoing challenges inflicted by the recent earthquake and tsunami, we extend our deepest sympathy and hope, symbolized by this origami crane, to its citizens and families in Japan and across Canada.
Japan is a world leader on many counts, including achieving enviable standards of health and safety performance through systematic workplace safety management.
Mar 18, 2011
Risk, Opportunity, Investment (ROI) - What You Need to Know About Workplace ROI
Thursday, March 24, 2011 (7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.)
Mississauga Grand, 35 Brunel Road, Mississauga
Mar 07, 2011
This new Small Business Health and Safety Program is a partnership between the WSIB and the health and safety associations (HSAs). The purpose of this program is to provide critical health and safety information to small businesses as they start-up their operations and to help them learn how to effectively and easily integrate health and safety practices into daily work activities.
Jan 24, 2011