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Health and Safety Community

Health and Safety Associations
Ontario's Ministry of Labour
Other Health and Safety Partners

The Ontario health and safety associations, funded by the WSIB, provide training programs, products and services to the province's employers and workers. These partners include 12 industry-based safe workplace associations, the Workers Health and Safety Centre, and the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. You’ll find the contact information for these associations below.


Health and Safety AssociationsPhoneFaxInternet

Occupational Health Clinics
for Ontario Workers
416-510-8713
1-877-817-0336

(Toronto, Hamilton, Sudbury, Windsor, Sarnia, London)
(416) 443-6323www.ohcow.on.ca

Workers Health and
Safety Centre
(416) 441-1939
ext. 2002
(416) 441-0399www.whsc.on.ca
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AgricultureFarm Safety
Association Incorporated
(519) 823-5600
1-800-361-8855
(519) 823-8880

Confidential Fax:
(519) 823-0824
(Call & advise when sent)
www.farmsafety.ca
AutomotiveIndustrial Accident
Prevention Association
905-614-IAPA (4272)
1-800-406-IAPA (4272)
905-614-1414
1-800-316-IAPA (4272)
www.iapa.on.ca
ChemicalIndustrial Accident
Prevention Association
905-614-IAPA (4272)
1-800-406-IAPA (4272)
905-614-1414
1-800-316-IAPA (4272)
www.iapa.on.ca
ConstructionConstruction Safety
Association of Ontario
(416) 674-2726
1-800-781-2726
(416) 674-8866
www.csao.org
EducationEducation Safety
Association of Ontario
(416) 250-8005(416) 250-9190www.esao.on.ca
ElectricalElectrical & Utilities Safety Association(905) 625-0100
(905-212-7933
1-800-263-5024 ext. 7933
(416) 640-0117
www.eusa.on.ca
Food & BeverageIndustrial Accident
Prevention Association
905-614-IAPA (4272)
1-800-406-IAPA (4272)
905-614-1414
1-800-316-IAPA (4272)
www.iapa.on.ca
ForestryOntario Forestry Safe Workplace Association (705) 474-7233(705) 472-0207www.ofswa.on.ca
Health CareOntario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare(416) 250-7444416-250-7484www.osach.ca
ManufacturingIndustrial Accident
Prevention Association
905-614-IAPA (4272)
1-800-406-IAPA (4272)
905-614-1414
1-800-316-IAPA (4272)
www.iapa.on.ca
MiningMines and Aggregates Safety
and Health Association
(705) 474-7233(705) 472-5800www.masha.on.ca
MunicipalMunicipal Health and
Safety Association
905-890-2040905-890-8010www.mhsao.com
SteelIndustrial Accident
Prevention Association
905-614-IAPA (4272)
1-800-406-IAPA (4272)
905-614-1414
1-800-316-IAPA (4272)
www.iapa.on.ca
Pulp and PaperPulp & Paper Health and
Safety Association
(705) 474-7233(705) 472-8250www.pphsa.on.ca
ServicesOntario Service Safety Alliance(905) 602-0674
1-800-525-2468
(905) 602-6517
1-877-250-9744
www.ossa.com
TransportationTransportation Health &
Safety Association of Ontario
(416) 242-4771
1-800-263-5016
(416) 242-4714www.thsao.on.ca

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Ontario's Ministry of Labour and their employer and worker advisory services are also integral partners in our administration of the province's workplace safety and insurance system. Below, you’ll find the contact information for Ministry services.

Ministry of Labour

Office of the Employer Adviser

Office of the Worker Adviser

Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal

WorkSmartOntario


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Other Health and Safety Partners

Association of Canadian Ergonomists
The Web site for the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE), formerly the Human Factors Association of Canada, contains information about ergonomics and ergonomists throughout Canada, as well as links to international ergonomics societies.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS)
A valuable resource and a partner in providing health and safety information for small businesses.

Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
A partner in North American Health and Safety Week.

Canadian Standards Association International (CSA)
CSA is a not-for-profit, non-statutory, voluntary membership association engaged in standards development and certification activities.

Institute for Work and Health (IWH)
Funded in part by the WSIB to conduct research on what contributes to workplace health and disability, evaluate rehabilitation facilities, and provide information on workplace health and rehabilitation.

Ontario Kinesiology Association
The Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) is an incorporated not-for-profit association that exists to promote and protect the profession of kinesiology (the science of human movement). On the OKA's Web site you will find information regarding kinesiology and the role of a certified kinesiologist in the workplace.

The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is an independent, self-governing, national institute. The Institute focuses exclusively on radiation safety in the workplace, in the environment and in homes and schools.

Road Safety Partners
The Road Safety Partners was created to promote better road safety and help reduce the 70,000 + annual injuries from collisions in Ontario.

Safe Communities Foundation
Our partner in the Safe Communities Incentive Program.



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The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
200 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3J1
Phone: (416) 344-1000
Toll free: 1-800-387-5540
Ontario Toll free: 1-800-387-0750
TTY: 1-800-387-0050
Web site: www.wsib.on.ca