Links and Resources
The system is there to serve everyone in the workplace – employers, supervisors and workers. These organizations are part of Ontario’s health and safety system. Another place you can go for information is the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. They have information and fact sheets on their website. If you are having trouble finding information, you can ask questions by telephone at 1-800-668-4284 or through their website at www.ccohs.ca.
Accessibility at HR Associates
HR Associates strives at all times to provide high-quality services in a way which holds true to the principles of dignity, independence, integration and quality of opportunity as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
To find out more about accessibility at HR Associates, please refer to https://hrassociates.ca/about-us-accessibility/
Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Supervisors
To find out more information about training requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety regulations, please refer to http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/training/index.php
Ministry of Labour
Develops, communicates and enforces occupational health and safety requirements and employment standards. Develops, coordinates and implements strategies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and can set standards for health and safety training. 1-877-202-0008 www.labour.gov.on.ca
Workers Health & Safety Centre
An occupational health and safety training centre for workers, representatives and employers.
1-888-869-7950 www.whsc.on.ca
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
Six medical clinics located across Ontario that provide occupational health services and information.
1-877-817-0336 www.ohcow.on.ca
Health & Safety Ontario
Four health and safety associations that provide sector specific consulting, training, products and services. www.healthandsafetyontario.ca
• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – serves electrical, construction and transportation sectors. 1-800-263-5024
• Public Services Health and Safety Association – serves health, education and municipal sectors. 1-877-250-7444
• Workplace Safety North – serves mining, pulp and paper and forestry sectors. 1-888-730-7821
• Workplace Safety and Prevention Services – serves industrial, farming and service sectors. 1-877-494-9777
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Administers Ontario’s no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers.
1-800-387-0750 www.wsib.on.ca
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety Act sets out the rights and duties of all parties in the workplace. It establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and it provides for enforcement of the law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily by workplace parties.
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/index.php