News Releases October You Can Never be Too Safe - WSIB Launches New Workplace Safety Awareness Campaign (86k, pdf) TORONTO, October 20, 2008 – With today’s launch of its newest social marketing campaign, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) continues its efforts to build a societal belief that there really are no accidents, creating a national habit of safety on the Road to Zero. Welland Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, October 9, 2008 – Welland’s Mayor Damian Goulbourne has signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. September WSIB to Implement New Rules for Construction Sector (81k, pdf) TORONTO, September 18, 2008 – New rules that are part of an industry-led effort to help injured/ill construction workers get back to work came into force September 1, 2008. Owen Sound Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, September 10, 2008 – City of Owen Sound Mayor Ruth Lovell has signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. August WSIB Releases Average Premium Rate for 2009 (92k, pdf) TORONTO, August 14, 2008 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced the 2009 premium rates for Schedule 1 employers. The decision to keep the 2009 average premium rate at $2.26 – unchanged from 2007 and 2008 – is based on careful financial analysis, and an expectation that improvements will occur in health and safety and return to work outcomes consistent with the WSIB’s Road to Zero and Prevention Strategies. June WSIB Announces Special Advisory Committee for Experience Rating (72k, pdf) TORONTO, June 27, 2008 – Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Chair, Hon. Steven Mahoney, P.C. today announced a Special Advisory Committee for the Board of Directors that will work closely with WSIB management and a third-party expert to help make needed reforms to the Experience Rating system. The committee will be co-chaired by Vice-Chair Patrick Dillon and Board member Loretta Henderson. WSIB releases preliminary average premium rate for 2009 TORONTO, June 12, 2008 – The WSIB has announced the 2009 preliminary average premium rate for Schedule 1 employers. The WSIB Board of Directors’ decision to keep the 2009 average premium rate at $2.26 – unchanged from 2007 and 2008 – is based on careful financial analysis, and an expectation that improvements will occur in health-and-safety and return-to-work outcomes consistent with the WSIB’s Road to Zero and Prevention Strategies. May Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities Runs Through Every School and Workplace in Ontario - WSIB Awards Winners of the 2008 Student Video Contest (90k, pdf) TORONTO, May 20, 2008 – At an awards ceremony today, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) honoured the winners of its annual Student Video Contest, screening the winning videos for approximately 150 high school students and other invited guests. Ads from the WSIB’s new young worker safety campaign were also shown. Company fined for offenses under Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (111k, pdf) TORONTO, May 16, 2008 – Aecon Group Inc. of 20 Carlson Court, Suite 800 in Toronto has been ordered to pay $125,000 for offences under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) and a Victim Fine Surcharge in the amount of $31,250. Caledon Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, May 13, 2008 – Town of Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter today, committing the town to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. April Ontario’s Fallen Workers Honoured at Day of Mourning Ceremony (70k, pdf) TORONTO, April 28, 2008 – To mark the National Day of Mourning, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) held a solemn ceremony today and unveiled a Living Tribute to the millions of Ontarians whose lives have been forever changed by a workplace injury, illness or fatality. WSIB to Hold Day of Mourning Ceremony and Unveil Living Tribute to Honour Ontario’s Fallen Workers (84k, pdf) TORONTO, April 24, 2008 - April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning and is observed to commemorate those killed or hurt by workplace injuries or disease. Declared by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984, the Day is traditionally observed by holding candle-lighting ceremonies, flying flags at half-mast, wearing black ribbons and armbands, and pausing for a moment of silence at 11 a.m. March It Pays to be Safe: WSIB Pledges $10k for Young Entrepreneurs (74k, pdf) TORONTO, March 27, 2008 – The deadline for the 2008 WSIB Chair’s Health and Safety Excellence Award for Young Entrepreneurs has been extended to Monday, April 14, 2008. Halton Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, March 26, 2008 – Region of Halton Chair Gary Carr signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter yesterday, committing the Region to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Niagara Falls Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, March 18, 2008 – City of Niagara Falls Mayor Ted Salci signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter last night, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. County of Prince Edward Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (69k, pdf) TORONTO, March 11, 2008 – County of Prince Edward Mayor Leo P. Finnegan signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter last night, committing the County to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. WSIB Announces Review of Experience Rating Program (80k, pdf) TORONTO, March 10, 2008 – Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Chair Steven Mahoney, P.C., announced today that the WSIB is conducting a review of its Experience Rating program. Also, effective immediately, if a company is responsible for a workplace fatality, they won’t be eligible for a rebate from the WSIB. Peel Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, March 7, 2008 – Region of Peel Chair Emil Kolb signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter yesterday, committing the region to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Oshawa Joins the WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (82k, pdf) TORONTO, March 4, 2008 – City of Oshawa Mayor John Gray signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter yesterday, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. February Windsor Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, February 26, 2008 – City of Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter last night at Windsor City Hall, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Workplace Safety in the Spotlight for Young Entrepreneurs’ Award (107k, pdf) TORONTO, February 14, 2008 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is now accepting applications for the 2008 WSIB Chair’s Health and Safety Excellence Award for Young Entrepreneurs. January Guelph Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70K, pdf) TORONTO, January 29, 2008 – Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter last night at Guelph City Hall, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Sault Ste. Marie Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf) TORONTO, January 15, 2008 – Sault Ste. Marie Acting Mayor David Celetti signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter last night at Sault Ste. Marie City Hall, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Archives View our archived news releases: 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 WSIB Media Relations Contact Christine Arnott Telephone: 416-344-4202 Fax: 416-344-4800 E-mail: Christine_Arnott@wsib.on.ca