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September 20, 2023

Supervisor negligence leads to worker death AND prison sentence

A New Brunswick construction site supervisor will spend three years in prison after being convicted of criminal negligence relating to a 2018 workplace fatality.
September 13, 2023

Creating mentally safe and healthy workplaces

Across Canada and the world there is consensus on the need to create mentally safe and healthy workplaces, both from a workers’ wellbeing and employer economic benefits viewpoint.
September 07, 2023

Supervisor OHS training…ACT NOW to beat the registration rush

Are your workplace supervisors competent and confident to fulfill their significant legal duties to protect workers? WHSC training, scheduled this fall, can help ensure they are.
Without a fully trained and certified joint health and safety committee your workplace prevention efforts may not succeed. Has your committee received quality training?
August 17, 2023

WHSC JHSC Certification training. When quality counts.

Without a fully trained and certified joint health and safety committee your workplace prevention efforts may not succeed. Has your committee received quality training?
August 02, 2023

Workplace exposures linked with elevated risk of ovarian cancer

Identifying and preventing exposure to a range of chemical agents at work may reduce the risk of women workers developing ovarian cancer, a new Canadian study suggests.
July 27, 2023

Absence of fall protection led to worker death, employer conviction

A Chatham, Ontario employer who failed to comply with fall protection requirements leading to the death of a construction worker must pay $93,500 in fines and surcharges.
July 20, 2023

Specially priced training for H&S reps now offered in virtual classes

Small businesses have unique challenges. Providing trusted training for worker health and safety representatives needn’t be among them.
July 11, 2023

WHSC expands OHS training facilities to Hamilton and surrounding areas

Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) is proud to announce the recent expansion of our training facilities to meet the return of and growing demand for in-person learning.
July 10, 2023

ACT TODAY…application deadline for WHSC student scholarships nears

Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) is once again offering cash scholarships to graduating Ontario high school students heading for post-secondary education this fall.
June 21, 2023

Prioritize safety training this summer: Register with WHSC today!

While summer is a great time to schedule vacation, it’s also a great time to schedule health and safety training, especially as many businesses experience seasonal slowdowns.
The health effects of working in extreme temperatures are too often unknown and underestimated. Left unaddressed, the impacts can be deadly.
June 08, 2023

Heat & Cold Stress training now available in WHSC virtual classroom

The health effects of working in extreme temperatures are too often unknown and underestimated. Left unaddressed, the impacts can be deadly.
May 31, 2023

Need supervisor health & safety competency training? Register today.

Are you hiring extra summer staff? Are your supervisors prepared to provide proper instruction, supervision and training? Not sure? We can help.

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