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Independent, representational, quasi-judicial tribunal

• responsible for the interpretation and application of the Canada Labor Code, Part I, Industrial Relations, and certain provisions of Part II, Occupational Health and Safety.
• responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part II (Professional Relations) of the Status of the Artist Act.

Part of Ontario's occupational health and safety system

• facilitates return to work, and provides insurance for injuries and illnesses incurred by workplaces covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
• provides full and complete service to employers on registration and insurance premiums

First aid, water safety and wellness programs

• Instructor Courses
• Conferences
• Babysitter and Children Safety
• First Aid and CPR
• Swimming and Water Safety
• Psychological First Aid
• Lifeguarding
• Respect Education
• Occupational Health and Safety

Visit website to find courses that are offered online and in your community.

Offers a comprehensive package of health and safety training solutions

• range from ready-made packages to customized versions adapted for individual workplaces

Community based organization

• diverse communities and individuals
• to create safer physical and social environments in our neighborhoods, parks, workplaces, recreational pathways, and schools
• aims to prevent and end violence against women and empower
• provides effective safety strategies and support through safety workshops and resource documents

Provides industry-specific health and safety products, training and consulting services

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 national leadership in safety through information, education and collaboration

Courses:

• Babysitting Training Course
• Home Alone Course
• Defensive Driving Course
• Professional Driver Improvement course
• the 55 Alive Mature Driver course
• Gearing Up Motorcycle Training Course
• Courses on ATV, UTV, ARGO and snowmobile

Online learning:

• Green Defensive Driving Courses
• Motorcycle Safety
• Extensive catalogue of Occupational Health and Safety Courses: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), including:
  • Fire Safety
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Workplace Violence and Harassment

Public Awareness Campaigns: Annual campaigns with vital preventive information on:

• farm safety
• summer safety
• road safety
• school safety
• community safety and crime prevention
• seniors' safety
• home fire safety
• safe driving

Health and safety training

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

COVID-19 (3 May 2021): Many services have been modified. See website for full list of changes. Meals on wheels and medical transportation are still offered. Diner's club is cancelled.


Access to support at home or in the community

• elder abuse prevention
• Workplace Occupational Health and Safety
• wellness clinics
• respite care
• palliative care programs - visiting and day program
• Going Home Program
• hospice-palliative
• homemaking
• home care program
• supportive housing
• assisted living/high risk elderly
• attendant care/outreach services

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

COVID-19 (10 Apr 2020): Visit the Program and Service Interruptions information page on the website for up-to-date details. Any events that include large groups of people have been suspended until further notice.

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.

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

• 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

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

• Operates as one of the four health and safety associations in Ontario

Provides the following services to businesses:

• Advice and information
• Classroom and online training programs
• Ergonomic assessments
• Health and safety audits
• Industrial hygiene testing
• On-site consultations

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

COVID-19 -- Closed to in-person service until further notice; call office to inquire about programs and services offered virtually

For information and resources for employers to ensure safety of workers during the pandemic, click here https://covid19.wsps.ca

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

Provides occupational health and safety training and information services.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, this organization is working remotely without telephone service. To contact please visit the website to access options to contact staff with your health and safety questions, or for assistance with our products and services. They have also put a hold on physical product purchases and shipments but there is access to search fact sheets, access pandemic resources, and browse online products and services.

Advances workplace health and safety by providing information, training, education, and management systems that support health and safety programs and the prevention of injury and illness. Safety InfoLine is a free, confidential, person-to-person information service about workplace health and safety available to all Canadians.