Public Services Health and Safety Association

COVID-19 UPDATE
Visit our COVID-19 Resource Centre for the latest information on how to protect yourself, sector-specific job guidance for employers and workers, provincial directives, recommendations, and more. Learn more.

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 adjust to our new working environment.

March 24th, 2020

How Can Your Workplace Assist in Mitigating PPE Shortages?

To mitigate any shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers due to COVID-19, we are asking for all workplaces in Ontario to assist as they are able.

March 19th, 2020

Taking care of yourself during uncertain times

As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, we are surrounded by a lot of uncertainty and stress.

February 10th, 2020

How do I protect myself from the 2019 Coronavirus?

The 2019- Coronavirus was identified in December 2019 originating in Wuhan, China. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

November 20th, 2019

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

PSHSA is an Approved Provider of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s new Health and Safety Excellence Program!

October 28th, 2019

Concussion in the Workplace

Take a minute to imagine a situation where you are at work and sprain your ankle. You are in such pain and your ankle is completely swollen. What is your natural response in this situation?

October 24th, 2019

Small Business Health and Safety Q&A: Dental Practices

This week, we’re reaching out to Ontario small businesses. Today, we’re profiling dental practices.

October 22nd, 2019

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

This week, we’re reaching out to Ontario small businesses. Today, we’re profiling a child daycare centre.

October 1st, 2019

40 Years of Healthier Workers & Safer Working Environments

On October 1, 1979, Ontario’s Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) came into effect.