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Submission on the Discussion Paper to Develop an Integrated Occupational Health and Safety Strategy 5 Jun 2013 | 05:53 pm
Ontario’s occupational health and safety strategy is of great importance to the members and industries represented by WSPS, who collectively employ more than 3.8 million people. To that end, WSPS subm...
Health & Safety Snapshot of Ontario 30 Apr 2013 | 04:25 pm
This helpful infographic provides a snapshot of health & safety within Ontario: how big is Ontario's problem; where are the injuries happening; most common characteristics; what it means in benefit co...
Workplace safety can relieve pressure on an overburdened health care system 23 Apr 2013 | 04:25 pm
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 Ca...
Canadian CEOs exchange views on the economics of a healthy workforce 12 Apr 2013 | 09:00 pm
Facing significant economic pressures and a transforming workforce, successful CEOs have recognized the correlation between health and safety leadership and business outcomes.
Safety experts shed light on workforce changes at Partners in Prevention Conference, 2013 2 Apr 2013 | 09:00 pm
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 an...
Partners in Prevention 2013 - Early Bird Extended to April 10 2 Apr 2013 | 03:44 pm
Partners in Prevention 2013 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show is Canada’s largest health and safety event and the flagship of the Partners in Prevention Conference Series.
Partners in Prevention Sault Ste Marie - Early Bird March 20, 2013 12 Mar 2013 | 03:16 pm
Blind River | Chapleau | Thessalon | Wawa April 10-11, 2013
Two task groups appointed to study prevention among vulnerable workers, small business 4 Feb 2013 | 04:24 pm
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 wo...
Hazard Management Tool 31 Jan 2013 | 02:55 pm
The purpose of this tool, developed by the WSIB in collaboration with the HSO members, is to provide workplaces with a step-by-step approach to recognizing, assessing and controlling hazards, and moni...
MOL proposes changes to occupational exposure limits 30 Jan 2013 | 04:27 pm
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.
