August 13th, 2024
Overcoming Health and Safety Obstacles in Large Organizations
With large organizations, we know it can be difficult or near impossible to have your foot in the door of every department and every team....
March 13th, 2024
Unlocking Workplace Safety: Navigating WHMIS Training in Ontario
Canadian workers are exposed to hazardous materials in the workplace or at home nearly every day. Even seemingly common products like household cleaners can be harmful if used in the...
March 8th, 2024
Women at Work: International Women’s Day 2024
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March 6th, 2024
How to Protect Yourself and Your Workers During a Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipses are rare and exciting events that inspire worldwide awe, drawing millions of eyes. But they're also quite dangerous and even potentially harmful if certain precautions aren't taken....
May 16th, 2023
Advocacy for the Modern Workplace: A Blog on Young Workers Rights
Did you know that workers aged 15 – 24 are three times more likely to be injured on the job than experienced workers? Protecting the health and safety of all...
November 29th, 2022
"Falling" for Safety
Did you know November is fall prevention month? No matter what kind of work you do, there’s most likely going to be a situation with the potential for injury due...
October 11th, 2022
Knowing the Signs of Burnout and How to Prevent it From Happening
Did you know yesterday, October 10, was World Mental Health Day? Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and more specifically, burnout, have become an increasingly discussed topic,...
July 22nd, 2022
Encouraging Self-Care On and Off the Job
Did you know June 24 is International Self-care Day? No matter your work environment or the type of work you do, always remember your employees are just as important as...
June 24th, 2022
PRIDE 365
Here at PSHSA, we strive to create safe and healthy workplaces for everyone, no matter who you love or how you identify. As we near the end of Pride Month,...
June 21st, 2022
Taking Time to Disconnect
New policies regarding disconnecting from work came into play earlier this month. How can you look after your mental health away from the office?...
May 24th, 2022
Findings from Paramedic Services Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis Project to Inform Future Prevention Efforts for the Paramedic Sector
The two-part, industry-led project supports the sector in preventing workplace injury and illness by identifying the high-risk hazards workers are most exposed to and developing solutions to mitigate risk....
May 19th, 2022
This National Police Week, Consider OHS in Your Police Agency
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) applies to police agencies and their workers (police officers) although they are bound by the provisions of the Police Services Act. Both are...
April 27th, 2022
Walking Side by Side with Tragedy and Hope
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April 26th, 2022
Say What? Investigating the Long-Term Impacts of Noise
April 27 is International Noise Awareness Day! Established in 1996 by the Center for Hearing and Communication, INAD was created to raise awareness and educate the public about the harmful...
February 28th, 2022
Happy Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day!
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February 22nd, 2022
Black History Month – A Time to Reflect
As we near the end of Black History Month, we wanted to provide an opportunity for reflection on all we have learned, and all we intend to learn outside of...
February 3rd, 2022
Updated: “Assessing the Risk: The Occupational Stress Injury Resiliency Tool”
PSHSA and the Conference Board of Canada developed an Occupational Stress Injury Resiliency tool to understand risks and prevention strategies for occupational stress injuries....
January 26th, 2022
Mental Health in the Workplace: #BellLetsTalk 2022
Today (January 26, 2022) is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Over the years, you’ve likely seen the campaign across social media platforms, on TV and wherever you receive your news. Bell...
January 10th, 2022
JHSC Certification Refresher, Refreshed
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." –Henry Ford...
December 21st, 2021
Working in a Winter Wonderland
Do you work outside in cold temperatures, like roadwork or emergency services? What about moving care recipients between locations, or simply driving to and from work in icy conditions? Consider...
October 28th, 2021
Posture Check! Ergonomics Matter 365 Days A Year
Did you know that October is Global Ergonomics Month? One in every ten Canadian adults have had a repetitive strain injury (RSI) serious enough to limit normal activities. Is this...
October 4th, 2021
Supporting a Harassment-Free Workplace during Vaccine Policy Implementation
The province has officially introduced vaccine policy requirements for high-risk settings across the province and is now requiring proof of vaccination to enter certain businesses....
September 30th, 2021
Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, September 30, 2021 is the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which also falls on Orange Shirt Day. With the last of 140 federally run Indian Residential Schools...
September 8th, 2021
Back to School: COVID-19 Information and Resources for Educators and Employers
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July 27th, 2021
Beat the Heat: Preventing Heat Stress and Heat-Related Disorders
While we may be thankful that the weather has turned warmer and we can spend our free days out for hikes or at the beach with our friends and family,...
July 13th, 2021
Less Can Be More with Microlearning
When hungry and on the go, people gravitate towards quick fixes like a slice of pizza or a smoothie versus a large meal with all the fixings. The same can...
June 25th, 2021
By First Responders, for First Responders: Boots on the Ground Offers Anonymous Peer Support
The mental health and well-being of first responders and front-line workers is more important than ever as they face unprecedented stress and pressure while dealing with the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic...
June 22nd, 2021
Take PRIDE in Your Workplace: Tips on Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Work
A lot has changed in our workplaces lately, but the importance of diversity and inclusion remains constant. As we near the end of Pride Month, we know it is important...
May 6th, 2021
Mental Health of Northern Ontario Nurses Working During Covid-19 Study: Invitation To Participate
This study aims to understand the perspective and experiences of nurses, their support needs to cope with the COVID-19 crisis, and its consequences....
May 5th, 2021
Happy Occupational Safety & Health Professionals Day!
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week occurs every year during the first full week of May. While it is crucial to focus on the importance of preventing injury...
April 26th, 2021
Conducting an Infectious Disease Risk Assessment
During the COVID-19 pandemic many things have changed in our society, but when it comes to occupational health and safety, not much is new....
March 15th, 2021
Free Online Infection Prevention and Control Training (IPAC) Available to Ontario Workers
IPAC Basic Awareness Training will help workers familiarize themselves with infectious hazards, including COVID-19, and help workplace parties prevent them as more workplaces reopen....
January 13th, 2021
A Guide to Preventing Visual Strain in the Workplace
In an era of great advancements in technology, many of us are spending a significant amount of time in front of screens without acknowledging the effects on our body. It's...
August 12th, 2020
Increase Your Awareness of Occupational Stress Injury
You're invited to participate in the testing of a new screening tool evaluating the risk of OSI among Ontario's First Responders....
April 15th, 2020
We Remember Adam Sura
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April 15th, 2020
We Remember Leo Pitruzzella
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April 15th, 2020
We Remember Darcy Cromwell
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March 26th, 2020
Tips for Setting Up Your Home Office
Since many organizations have now made the move to becoming a virtual organization, we wanted to share a few ergonomic tips for setting up your home office workspace....
March 25th, 2020
Consider Ergonomics When Making The Transition To Working From Home
We are all going through a great deal of change right now. Many of us have made the transition to a work from home arrangement, and are learning how to...
November 20th, 2019
Your Questions Answered: WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence Program
We are pleased to announce that PSHSA is an Approved Provider of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s new Health and Safety Excellence Program!...
October 24th, 2019
Small Business Health and Safety Q&A: Dental Practices
PSHSA reached out to Ontario dentist offices to get an inside look on implementing workplace health and safety programs in their workplaces....
October 22nd, 2019
Small Business Health and Safety Q&A: Child Daycare Centre
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October 1st, 2019
40 Years of Healthier Workers & Safer Working Environments
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July 4th, 2019
How can Paramedics Stay #ReadyForDuty?
Each and every day, paramedics work tirelessly to provide care and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals across our country....
February 6th, 2019
The Potential for MSD in Childcare Workers
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September 17th, 2018
Asbestos and Occupational Health
When discussing workplace injuries, the issues that come to mind might be an accident or a fall, but workers may not think about the ones that could affect their health...
August 20th, 2018
Workplace Harassment Investigations – Will you Panic or be Prepared?
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July 5th, 2018
Ergonomics is Everyone’s Concern
When most people hear the word ergonomics, they often think of office environment and equipment, but ergonomics is much more than chairs, computers and keyboards with wrist pads. Ergonomics is...
May 24th, 2018
PSHSA Takes On Workplace Violence in Education
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May 9th, 2018
7 Reasons Why We Love Nurses
National Nursing Week is May 7-13, 2018. In recognition of this important occasion, we wanted to share a list of the top reasons we appreciate the nursing profession and all...
May 2nd, 2018
What Are You Doing to Address Counterproductive Behaviours?
In 2017, the Government of Canada surveyed Canadians to determine the prevalence of harassment in the workplace. According to the results, 50% of respondents experienced harassment from an individual with...
April 11th, 2018
Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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April 10th, 2018
Wildlife and the Workplace
April 8-16 is National Wildlife Week and the focus of this year is on our connection with wildlife. Since the Canadian Wildlife Federation is interested in celebrating positive engagements...
April 9th, 2018
April 7-13 is National Dental Hygienists Week
National Dental Hygienists Week is a time to reflect on what dental hygiene means to those of us in the profession....
March 26th, 2018
5 Tips for Keeping Your Workplace Safe AND Green
Earth Hour first began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 when 2.2 million individuals and 2,000 businesses all went dark to take a stand against climate change....