Workers Health & Safety Centre

WHAT'S NEW

September 29, 2026

Prevent occupational disease before it starts

Occupational disease is Ontario’s leading cause of worker death. For workers who survive disease treatment life has its challenges too. The experience leaves no one unscathed.
September 23, 2026

Improved working conditions, not coping, key to mental wellness, study

To reduce psychological harm and support mental health among first responders and other public safety workers, efforts must address actual conditions of work.
September 15, 2026

WHSC’s 50% off training offer ends Sept. 18

Effective health and safety training should do more than check a box. The work of creating safer, healthier workplaces for all is more than a paper exercise.
September 08, 2026

WHSC seeks instructors certified to deliver First Aid/CPR training

Are you certified by another WSIB-recognized provider to deliver First Aid and CPR training? If so, are you interested in also qualifying to deliver newly approved WHSC programs.
September 01, 2026

JHSC Certification training. Proven effective and 50% OFF NOW!

Is your Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) functioning as well as it could? New research points to training as a key factor that can help committees work more effectively.
August 25, 2026

Five types of workplace training you shouldn’t delay this year

Most workplaces understand the importance of health & safety training. Still, essential courses can be postponed when workloads increase, staffing is tight or budgets are strained.
Participants taking part in WHSC in-person training
August 18, 2026

Our 50% off summer training offer has been extended!

Our summer sale has been so successful, we’re extending it! Book eligible WHSC in-person training by September 18, save 50%, and complete your training anytime this year.
August 13, 2026

Support safer, healthier work with upcoming free WHSC instructor training

Health and safety knowledge and skills shared in a training room can change what happens on a worksite, a shop floor, in an office or any workplace where hazards exist.
August 11, 2026

Lack of progress on workplace harassment and violence demands action, study

Workers continue to experience unacceptably high rates of workplace harassment and violence, and most who report incidents say it makes no difference or worsens the situation.
August 06, 2026

Mandatory OHS Supervisor Training – Half Off!

Did you know? Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), supervisors have the next greatest responsibility after employers for worker health and safety.
July 30, 2026

Prepare for infectious diseases before they strike. WHSC can help!

Recent international and local headlines remind us of the need to implement effective workplace measures to address potentially deadly biological hazards and infectious diseases.
July 23, 2026

Traffic control training key to safe road work! Get 50% off now!

Road construction and maintenance crews are often just feet away from hazardous traffic. Proper traffic control training, clear planning and adherence to legal standards can help.

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