Overcoming Health and Safety Obstacles in Large Organizations

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....

Unlocking Workplace Safety: Navigating WHMIS Training in Ontario

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...

Women at Work: International Women’s Day 2024

March 8th, 2024

Women at Work: International Women’s Day 2024

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How to Protect Yourself and Your Workers During a Solar Eclipse

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....

Advocacy for the Modern Workplace: A Blog on Young Workers Rights

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...

"Falling" for Safety

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...

Knowing the Signs of Burnout and How to Prevent it From Happening

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,...

Encouraging Self-Care On and Off the Job

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...

PRIDE 365

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,...

Taking Time to Disconnect

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?...

Findings from Paramedic Services Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis Project to Inform Future Prevention Efforts for the Paramedic Sector

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....

This National Police Week, Consider OHS in Your Police Agency

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...

Walking Side by Side with Tragedy and Hope

April 27th, 2022

Walking Side by Side with Tragedy and Hope

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Say What? Investigating the Long-Term Impacts of Noise

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...

Happy Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day!

February 28th, 2022

Happy Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day!

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Black History Month – A Time to Reflect

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...

Updated: “Assessing the Risk: The Occupational Stress Injury Resiliency Tool”

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....

Mental Health in the Workplace: #BellLetsTalk 2022

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...

JHSC Certification Refresher, Refreshed

January 10th, 2022

JHSC Certification Refresher, Refreshed

"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." –Henry Ford...

Working in a Winter Wonderland

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...

Posture Check! Ergonomics Matter 365 Days A Year

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...

Supporting a Harassment-Free Workplace during Vaccine Policy Implementation

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....

Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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...

Back to School: COVID-19 Information and Resources for Educators and Employers

September 8th, 2021

Back to School: COVID-19 Information and Resources for Educators and Employers

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Beat the Heat: Preventing Heat Stress and Heat-Related Disorders

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,...

Less Can Be More with Microlearning

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...

By First Responders, for First Responders: Boots on the Ground Offers Anonymous Peer Support

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...

Take PRIDE in Your Workplace: Tips on Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Work

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...

Mental Health of Northern Ontario Nurses Working During Covid-19 Study: Invitation To Participate

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....

Happy Occupational Safety & Health Professionals Day!

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...

Conducting an Infectious Disease Risk Assessment

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....

Free Online Infection Prevention and Control Training (IPAC) Available to Ontario Workers

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....

A Guide to Preventing Visual Strain in the Workplace

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...

Increase Your Awareness of Occupational Stress Injury

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....

We Remember Adam Sura

April 15th, 2020

We Remember Adam Sura

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We Remember Leo Pitruzzella

April 15th, 2020

We Remember Leo Pitruzzella

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We Remember Darcy Cromwell

April 15th, 2020

We Remember Darcy Cromwell

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Tips for Setting Up Your Home Office

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....

Consider Ergonomics When Making The Transition To Working From Home

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...

Your Questions Answered: WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence Program

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!...

Small Business Health and Safety Q&A: Dental Practices

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....

Small Business Health and Safety Q&A: Child Daycare Centre

October 22nd, 2019

Small Business Health and Safety Q&A: Child Daycare Centre

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40 Years of Healthier Workers & Safer Working Environments

October 1st, 2019

40 Years of Healthier Workers & Safer Working Environments

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How can Paramedics Stay #ReadyForDuty?

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....

The Potential for MSD in Childcare Workers

February 6th, 2019

The Potential for MSD in Childcare Workers

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Asbestos and Occupational Health

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...

Workplace Harassment Investigations – Will you Panic or be Prepared?

August 20th, 2018

Workplace Harassment Investigations – Will you Panic or be Prepared?

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Ergonomics is Everyone’s Concern

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...

PSHSA Takes On Workplace Violence in Education

May 24th, 2018

PSHSA Takes On Workplace Violence in Education

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7 Reasons Why We Love Nurses

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...

What Are You Doing to Address Counterproductive Behaviours?

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...

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 11th, 2018

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Wildlife and the Workplace

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 7-13 is National Dental Hygienists Week

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....

5 Tips for Keeping Your Workplace Safe AND Green

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....