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WHAT'S NEW

July 16, 2026

Working at Heights training: Required by law, now 50% off

Falls from heights continue to cause serious worker injuries, reinforcing the need for greater access to proper training and effective fall protection.
July 08, 2026

WHSC offers first aid training meeting new WSIB standards

Ontario's updated first aid program is here, bringing new standardized first aid requirements across the province for employers, workers, and training providers.
June 30, 2026

Meet new rules for JHSC Certification training AND save 50%

Requirements for joint health and safety committee (JHSC) training are changing. But WHSC commitment to providing the highest quality JHSC training possible remains constant.
Extreme heat causing harm to workers' health.
June 23, 2026

Extreme heat is a growing workplace safety issue. Training can help.

Summer heat is no longer something workplaces can treat as a short seasonal inconvenience.
June 18, 2026

50% off WHSC in-person training: Book now, train all year

For a limited time, Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) is offering 50% off eligible in-person health and safety training courses when you book by August 31.
Worker suffering from mental fatigue, stress and burnout.
June 11, 2026

Work stressors a major drag on productivity, report

A growing body of research confirms significant productivity losses because of work-related mental fatigue, stress, and burnout and calls for action on psychosocial hazards now.
June 05, 2026

Share your MSD prevention solutions in new Ontario ergonomics competition

Has your workplace found a practical way to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)? If so, the 2026 Ontario Ergonomics Case Study Competition wants to hear from you.
May 28, 2026

Working at heights can be made safe! WHSC training can help.

Why is working at heights (WAH) training essential? For many, it’s because the law demands it. For all, without it, this dangerous work can be deadly.
May 26, 2026

Employers have a duty to train new workers, summer workers included

Across Ontario, summer hiring is about to pick up. Students will step into new jobs. Seasonal workers will join busy teams. Is your workplace ready to ensure their safety?
May 13, 2026

Strengthening Workplace Safety for Small Business Workers

Small businesses often experience higher worker injury and fatality rates than large organizations in the same sector due to limited health and safety knowledge and resources.
May 06, 2026

Poor planning, inadequate supervision and a family left to mourn

The death of Joaquim (Jack) Silva, 54, on December 2, 2022, reminds us of the tragic consequences when the duty to plan for safe work and ensure competent supervision is ignored.
April 29, 2026

CALL FOR APPLICANTS! WHSC student scholarship contest now open

Do you know a high school senior who might benefit from gaining insight into workplace health and safety and could use some cash towards their post-secondary education?

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