Ontario's official health & safety training centre. Training for what matters most.
Ontario, Canada
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For 40 years, WHSC has equipped Ontarians with knowledge, skills and training to build safer, healthier work. Over last 5 yrs, we've provided more than 1.8 million person/hrs of training to 298,742 learners. Celebrate with us and read our annual report - ow.ly/f4Qu50ZW0qz
Occupational disease is Ontario’s leading cause of worker death, yet its causes often go undetected. WHSC training helps workers, reps, supervisors and employers spot hazards and strengthen prevention. Eligible training is just $25 until Dec. 18. More - ow.ly/YuWO50ZSOuR
Queen’s University researchers looked at mental health stress of public safety personnel (PSP) in Ontario. Excessive workloads, bullying, inadequate resources to do the work, and role conflict are among hazards in need of addressing. Training can help. ow.ly/oMJZ50ZSOvU
The tragic suicide of Jordan Heffern, a novice hospital nurse, put the spotlight on the immense pressure, systemic hostility and harassment that those new to the industry face and the need for change
Study shows 41% of new hospital nurses thought about suicide since working. "They're breaking under unsafe patient ratios, workplace violence... and constant trauma with almost no structural support," says Dr. Laurie Reitze, one of the study's leaders - ow.ly/N2IF50ZQjGh
Women in construction suffer higher rate of workplace violence. Sudbury Women in Construction, an advocacy group that empowers and uplifts women across all trades and roles, is driving change so women can keep contributing with their unique abilities - ow.ly/tB0n50ZQis5
We're #hiringa new WHSC Health and Safety Training Instructor in London, Ontario. Apply today or share this post with your network.
- Evaluating contract Instructors on delivery of WHSC programs according to provided metric.
- Availability to travel, stay overnight and work weekends to facilitate instruction of programs.
