Searching for Occupational Health And Safety

• Organizational Development, Management and Human Resource Services
• For the Non-profit and Government Sectors
• Uniquely experienced consulting group to the non profit, health, human services and business sector with core strengths in Change Management, Leadership, and Human Resources
• Work with non-profit organizations to analyze the organizational and human resource dimensions of their business and provide pragmatic, customized solutions

Organizational Development and Change Management

• Strategic Planning and Integration Management
• Needs Assessment
• Evaluation
• Proposal Development
• Project Development and Management
• Information Systems and Technology Consulting
• Team Building and Skill Training

Mediation and Conflict Resolution

• Investigations
• Mediation and Conflict Management
• Needs Assessment, Evaluation and Restructuring

Operations and Human Resource Management

• Employee Assistance Programs
• Human Resource Legislation and Policy Development
• Health and Safety
• Performance Management Programs
• Compensation and Benefits
• Human Rights
• Preparing for Labour Negotiations/Unions

Public Health Unit

Services include:

• direct care in community clinics for vaccinations, pregnancy screening, dental services, and cervical screening
• one-on-one counselling to clients regarding safer sexual health, communicable diseases, quitting smoking, and more
• information to residents about how their choices affect their health
• assistance to help make workplaces safer
• inspection and prevention services to control sources of disease in the environment
• advocacy - together with schools, municipalities, employers, and community groups - for change in public policy that enhances the well-being and health of our community
• protection of the public by continually monitoring and reporting on the safety of water supplies, beaches, restaurants, and the general health of the population
• education to clients about such subjects as prenatal care, infant and child care, nutrition, safe food handling, health hazard prevention, and more

Public Health Centre

Services include:

• direct care in community clinics for vaccinations, pregnancy screening, dental services, and cervical screening
• one-on-one counselling to clients regarding safer sexual health, communicable diseases, quitting smoking, and more
• information to residents about how their choices affect their health
• assistance to help make workplaces safer
• inspection and prevention services to control sources of disease in the environment
• advocacy - together with schools, municipalities, employers, and community groups - for change in public policy that enhances the well-being and health of our community
• protection of the public by continually monitoring and reporting on the safety of water supplies, beaches, restaurants, and the general health of the population
• education to clients about such subjects as prenatal care, infant and child care, nutrition, safe food handling, health hazard prevention, and more

Public Health Unit

Services include:

• direct care in community clinics for vaccinations, pregnancy screening, dental services, and cervical screening
• one-on-one counselling to clients regarding safer sexual health, communicable diseases, quitting smoking, and more
• information to residents about how their choices affect their health
• assistance to help make workplaces safer
• inspection and prevention services to control sources of disease in the environment
• advocacy - together with schools, municipalities, employers, and community groups - for change in public policy that enhances the well-being and health of our community
• protection of the public by continually monitoring and reporting on the safety of water supplies, beaches, restaurants, and the general health of the population
• education to clients about such subjects as prenatal care, infant and child care, nutrition, safe food handling, health hazard prevention, and more

Responsible for protecting the public from disease and promoting good health

• provides services in homes, communities, schools, nurseries, restaurants, recreational facilities, nursing homes, workplaces, etc
• not all programs available at all locations
• see separate program descriptions

Branch offices phone numbers:

• Napanee 613-354-3357
• Sharbot Lake 613-279-2151
• Cloyne 613-336-8989

Extreme Heat events: For information on coping with extreme heat, such as cooling centres, suggestions and general information, click here.

Prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses

• administers for employers a no-fault workplace insurance
• provides to workers the loss of earnings benefits, pays for and monitors the quality of healthcare, and helps in early and safe return to work
• provides benefits to most survivors of workers who die due to workplace injuries or illnesses

Public Health Unit

Services include:

• direct care in community clinics for vaccinations, pregnancy screening, dental services, and cervical screening
• one-on-one counselling to clients regarding safer sexual health, communicable diseases, quitting smoking, and more
• information to residents about how their choices affect their health
• assistance to help make workplaces safer
• inspection and prevention services to control sources of disease in the environment
• advocacy - together with schools, municipalities, employers, and community groups - for change in public policy that enhances the well-being and health of our community
• protection of the public by continually monitoring and reporting on the safety of water supplies, beaches, restaurants, and the general health of the population
• education to clients about such subjects as prenatal care, infant and child care, nutrition, safe food handling, health hazard prevention, and more

Provides enforcement and information on Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations made under the Employment Standards Act through call centre.

An occupational health and safety organization providing health and safety training and consultation in the area of:

• workplace assessments
• qualitative fit testing
• purchasing/leasing/renting (equipment, PPE, and tools)
• health and safety manual

Training courses

• confined space and lock out tag out
• elevated work platforms
• fall protection
• lift truck certification
• lift truck recertification
• overhead crane
• confined space
• propane handling and exchange
• propane construction heaters and torches
• propane cylinder filling
• working at heights
• working at heights refresher
• WHMIS GHS
• young worker awareness program
• visit the website for additional available courses

Offers online training using the resources offered by BIS Training Solutions:

• Chainsaw Safety (Ontario)
• Chainsaw Safety Awareness
• Due Diligence Awareness
• LOTO in the Workplace
• OH&S and the Law for Supervisors
• Propane Handling & Exchange
• Traffic Control Persons for Construction
• Violence & Harassment in the Workplace

NO WALK-IN SERVICE

Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000

For a guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 CLICK HERE

For information on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave CLICK HERE

Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:

• sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
• establishes the minimum wage rates
• General rates, Jan 1, 2022: $15.00 per hour, increasing to $15.50 per hour Oct 1, 2022
• Students under 18 years, Jan 1, 2022: $14.10 per hour, increasing to $14.60 Oct 1, 2022
• establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
• prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
• prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
• establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
• 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
• forbids lie detector testing
• obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
• obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
• permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
• protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers

NO WALK-IN SERVICE

Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000

For a guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 CLICK HERE

For information on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave CLICK HERE

Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:

• sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
• establishes the minimum wage rates
• General rates, Jan 1, 2022: $15.00 per hour, increasing to $15.50 per hour Oct 1, 2022
• Students under 18 years, Jan 1, 2022: $14.10 per hour, increasing to $14.60 Oct 1, 2022
• establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
• prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
• prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
• establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
• 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
• forbids lie detector testing
• obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
• obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
• permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
• protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers

Provides occupational health services and information meant to detect, prevent and eliminate work-related injuries and illnesses * network comprised of doctors, nurses, hygienists, ergonomists, researchers, and administrators

Services include:

• an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
• medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
• outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
• research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries

NO WALK-IN SERVICE

Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000

For a guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, CLICK HERE

For information on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave CLICK HERE

Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:

• sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
• establishes the minimum wage rates
• General rates, Jan 1, 2022: $15.00 per hour, increasing to $15.50 per hour Oct 1, 2022
• Students under 18 years, Jan 1, 2022: $14.10 per hour, increasing to $14.60 Oct 1, 2022
• establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
• prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
• prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
• establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
• 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
• forbids lie detector testing
• obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
• obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
• permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
• protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers

Community legal clinic

• advice and representation
• advocacy
• research and consultation for individuals
• community education
• law reform
• referrals to union organizers
• outreach, particularly to small workplaces with immigrant workforces
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

Enforces Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations including construction, industrial and mining health and safety, and health care and residential facilities workplace safety

• inspects work sites
• investigates refusals to work under unsafe conditions
• investigates fatalities and serious accidents
• promotes education and prevention

Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000

For a guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, CLICK HERE

For information on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave CLICK HERE

Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:

• sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
• establishes the minimum wage rates
• General rates, Jan 1, 2022: $15.00 per hour, increasing to $15.50 per hour Oct 1, 2022
• Students under 18 years, Jan 1, 2022: $14.10 per hour, increasing to $14.60 Oct 1, 2022
• establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
• prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
• prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
• establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
• 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
• forbids lie detector testing
• obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
• obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
• permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
• protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers

COVID-19 -- offices are open but call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you; call 1-800-387-0750 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm or use online services at wsib.ca/en/onlineservices

For Frequently Asked Questions about WSIB claims during COVID-19 CLICK HERE

For more information on WSIB's response to COVID-19 CLICK HERE

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Promotes workplace health and safety

• administers no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers
• disability benefits for workers who are injured on the job or contract an occupational disease, or who have sustained sudden, traumatic mental stress or chronic stress injury that is the result of a work-related stressor (conditions apply, call for details)
• facilitates return to work
• administers survivor benefits for spouse, child or other dependant of a worker who died as the result of workplace injury or disease
• financial incentives for safe employers

Investigations -- call 1-888-745-3237 or email sileads@wsib.on.ca to report suspected cases of fraud or non-compliance

Offers a workplace tour by occupational hygienists and ergonomists to identity any health and safety concerns * work stations, equipment, work tasks and general working environment is assessed * talks with workers to understand their concerns * provides recommendation on how to improve workplace conditions

Provides occupational health services and information meant to detect, prevent and eliminate work-related injuries and illnesses * network comprised of doctors, nurses, hygienists, ergonomists, researchers, and administrators

Services include:

• an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
• medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
• outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
• research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries

Services and Programs:

• Workplace Assessment

Advocacy to improve workers' rights.

Training for local and migrant agricultural workers on Health and Safety and Labour Rights.

Assistance in obtaining Open Work Permits for Vulnerable Workers, and in getting access to Workers' Compensation, Employment Insurance benefits and Canada Pension Plan.

Specialized service conducting health assessments for work-related health problems * assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims and occupational educational information

Health and safety training

• skills upgrading
• Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (Glazier) Apprenticeship Training
• pre-apprentice training

Advances safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices * responsible for occupational health and safety, employment rights and responsibilities, labour relations and internal administration * enforces the Employment Standards Act and its regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act * settles workplace disputes and assists in the settlement of collective agreements.

Comprehensive occupational health services and information

• inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
• medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
• group service for workplace health and safety committees and groups of workers
• outreach and education
• research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries

Provides information resources, consulting and expertise, training and industry-specific health and safety products to businesses in the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors

• health and safety programs, including workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee certification training, and online and self-paced learning for individuals and groups
• networking and conferences for health and safety professionals