Archived News Releases
2004 Archived News Releases
December
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Brampton on Dec. 6 (39k, pdf)
TORONTO, December 3, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Brampton on Monday, December 6. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at Central Peel Secondary School at 10:00 AM. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend the presentation. |
November
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WSIB Names New Research Advisory Council Chair (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 18, 2004 - The WSIB Board of Directors has confirmed Dr. JeanYves Savoie as the new chair of the Research Advisory Council (RAC). This appointment is effective December 1, 2004 until the end of 2007. JeanYves who is internationally known in the field of occupational health and safety replaces Dr. Robert Norman whose term formally expires at the end of this month.
Solutions for Workplace Change Conference Highlights Workplace Health and Safety Research (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 16, 2004 - Cutting edge research developed to keep Ontario's workers healthy and safe will be the focus of the Solutions for workplace Change conference being held in Toronto on November 18. Key leaders from Ontario's occupational health and safety system will learn how research funded by the Research Advisory Council (RAC) of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is providing evidence based solutions for workplace change.
WSIB welcomes students on Take Our Kids to Work Day Nov. 3 (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 2, 2004 - To celebrate the 11th annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will show its student guests a range of career opportunities on Wednesday, November 3. The WSIB's primary aim will be showing the students the importance of staying safe, no matter what the job or workplace. |
October
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WSIB funds 20 new projects in sixth annual research grants competition (54k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 28, 2004 - The WSIB Board of Directors has approved funding for 20 new research projects in the WSIB's 2004 competitive research grants program, "Solutions for Workplace Change." The WSIB's decision was based on the recommendations of the WSIB Research Advisory Council (RAC).
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to the RBC/Shad Entrepreneurship Cup, Oct. 28 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 26, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the RBC/Shad Entrepreneurship Cup at the Ontario Science Centre on Thursday, October 28. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To McMaster on Oct. 26 (39k, pdf)
HAMILTON, October 25, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to McMaster University's Healthy Workplace Week on Tuesday, October 26. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB Wins International Recognition for Health & Safety 101 eLearning Program (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 14, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has won both national and international awards for Health and Safety 101, an eLearning program for young workers.
ConDrain Assessed Fines and Surcharge Totaling $500,000 for WSIB Violations (41k, pdf)
RICHMOND HILL, October 8, 2004 - ConDrain Company (1983) Limited has pleaded guilty to 10 charges under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act on October 8, 2004. ConDrain was fined a total of $400,000 and ordered to pay a Victim Fine Surcharge of $100,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice in Richmond Hill. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission as to Sentence.
Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Burlington (41k, pdf)
BURLINGTON, October 5, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Robert Bateman High School on for two presentations to students on Thursday, October 7 He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Chatham Oct. 5 (39k, pdf)
CHATHAM, October 4, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message students at Chatham's Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School on Tuesday, October 5. He'll be available for media interviews and reporters are invited to attend the presentation. |
September
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Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Niagara on the Lake (39k, pdf)
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, September 28, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Vintage Inns Safety Forum and Niagara District High School on Thursday, September 30. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations.
WSIB Public Consultations on Occupational Disease in Toronto Sept. 27 and 28 (36k, pdf)
TORONTO, September 24, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be holding a public meeting on the Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel. A copy of the document has been posted on the WSIB's website at www.wsib.on.ca.
WSIB Public Consultations On Occupational Disease In Windsor Sept. 23 (35k, pdf)
WINDSOR, September 22, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be holding a public meeting on the Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel. A copy of the document has been posted on the WSIB's website at www.wsib.on.ca.
WSIB Public Consultations on Occupational Disease in Hamilton Sept. 24 (36k, pdf)
HAMILTON, September 22, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be holding a public meeting on the Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel. A copy of the document has been posted on the WSIB's website at www.wsib.on.ca.
WSIB Public Consultations on Occupational Disease in Sarnia Sept. 20 (35k, pdf)
SARNIA, September 17, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be holding a public meeting on the Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel. A copy of the document has been posted on the WSIB's website at www.wsib.on.ca.
WSIB: Belleville businesses earn health and safety rebate (45k, pdf)
BELLEVILLE, September 15, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has distributed a total of $42,209.03 in rebates to 50 Belleville area firms through its Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP). At a ceremony held September 14 at the Ramada Inn Belleville, 16 of those firms current members of the Greater Belleville Safe Community Safety Group were presented with a rebate representing its share of the total rebate.
Speak up, listen up: workplace safety" theme drives fourth annual WSIB Student Video Awards Contest (46k, pdf)
TORONTO, September 15, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labour, is challenging students to think about workplace safety with the fourth annual WSIB Student Video Awards contest. To participate, students must create and submit a video based on this year's theme: "Speak up, listen up: workplace safety."
WSIB Public Consultations on Occupational Disease in Thunder Bay Tomorrow (36k, pdf)
THUNDER BAY, September 15, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be holding a public meeting on the Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel. A copy of the document has been posted on the WSIB's website at www.wsib.on.ca.
WSIB public consultations onoccupational disease in Timmins today (37k, pdf)
TIMMINS, September 14, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be holding a public meeting on the Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel. A copy of the document has been posted on the WSIB's website at www.wsib.on.ca.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Peterborough Sept. 15 (41k, pdf)
PETERBOROUGH, September 13, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School in Peterborough on Wednesday, September 15. Mr. Ellis will address two assemblies of cooperative education students from seven local high schools. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either of his presentations. |
June
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WSIB: How Safe is Your Job? (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 14, 2004 - WSIB launches sixth annual Young Worker Safety Campaign As many young workers start their summer jobs and careers, the
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today launched its sixth annual Young Worker Awareness Campaign. The campaign asks youth to consider: "How safe is your job?" |
May
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WSIB: Be Safe. Be informed. (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 31, 2004 - WSIB launches new workplace safety campaign The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today launched a new workplace health and safety campaign. The WSIB is building on the message of past campaigns that all workplace injuries and illnesses are preventable and that the way to "Be safe" is to "Be informed."
WSIB Holds Outreach for Workers Injured Before 1990 (41k, pdf)
WINDSOR, May 31, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is holding two information sessions on WSIB benefits and services that are available to workers injured before January 2, 1990. The sessions are being held on June 3, 2004 and are also open to employers, health care providers
and other stakeholders.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Tottenham, May 17 (40k, pdf)
TOTTENHAM, May 14, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Tottenham on May 17. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Bruce County, May 11 and 12 (41k, pdf)
BRUCE COUNTY, May 10, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Bruce Power on May 11 and he'll also visit two local schools on May 12. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Ottawa May 6 (39k, pdf)
OTTAWA, May 4, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Brookfield High School on Thursday, May 6. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB links up with Link Up Employment Services for Disabled Community (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 3, 2004 - Thousands of people with disabilities, visible and nonvisible, in Toronto seek employment each year but receive little or no workplace health and safety awareness training prior to getting a job. That is why the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has partnered with
Link Up Employment Services of Toronto to launch SafeAbility: Safe and Able to Work, a health and safety awareness program for persons with disabilities.
Ontario High School Students Winners in WSIB Video Competition (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 3, 2004 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today presented four teams of Ontario high school students with their prizes as part of the third annual WSIB Student Video Awards Contest. Video entries, which were received from students across the province, demonstrate a growing awareness among Ontario's youth of the importance of workplace health and safety.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Bolton May 5 (39k, pdf)
BOLTON, May 3, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Humberview School on Wednesday, May 5. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation. |
April
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Hamilton May 3 (40k, pdf)
HAMILTON, April 30, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to McMaster University on Monday, May 3. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation Employing Young Workers.
WSIB Invites Workers And Employers To Support NAOSH Week May 28 (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, APRIL 30, 2004 - The goal of North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week is to focus the attention of employers, employees, the general public, and all partners in occupational health and safety on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace. NAOSH Week runs May 28, 2004. The theme for NAOSH week 2004 is Build a Safe Beginning, Safety and Health: A Foundation for Excellence.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Ottawa April 30 (41k, pdf)
OTTAWA, April 28, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to The Ottawa Construction Association and the OttawaCarleton Home Builders' Association in Ottawa on Friday, April 30, 2004. Mr Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: How Safe Are Your Kids at Work? (47k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 28, 2004 - WSIB launches first safety campaign aimed at parents The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) launched its first Public Awareness Campaign aimed at the parents of young workers on April 26, 2004. For the next five weeks, the WSIB is getting out the message about workplace safety, and rights and responsibilities to parents and asking: "How safe are your kids at work?"
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Arnprior, April 29 (44k, pdf)
ARNPRIOR, April 27, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to industries and commercial establishments, large and small, in the City of Arnprior on Thursday, April 29. The presentation is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Cornwall and the United Counties, April 28 (43k, pdf)
CORNWALL, April 26, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to industries and commercial establishments, large and small, in the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry on Wednesday, April 28. The presentation is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation and supported by the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Eastern Ontario Training Board. Mr Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Cornwall, April 28 (41k, pdf)
CORNWALL, April 26, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School on Wednesday April 28, 2004. Mr Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Rob Ellis brings workplace safetymessage to Burlington April 20 (41k, pdf)
BURLINGTON, April 19, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Employing Young Workers event in Burlington on April 20. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation, which is sponsored by the Hamilton Wentworth and Halton Divisions of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) in conjunction with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's (WSIB) Hamilton Office.
Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Brantford April 15 (41k, pdf)
BRANTFORD, April 13, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Brant Human Resources Network and an event for local high school students on April 15. While in Brantford, Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either of his presentations. |
March
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Stratford, March 27 (40k, pdf)
STRATFORD, March 25, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Festival Hydro Inc. Annual Employee Banquet on Saturday, March 27. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Brampton March 26 (40k, pdf)
BRAMPTON March 25, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Bramalea Secondary School on March 26. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to St. Catharines March 24 (40k, pdf)
ST. CATHARINES, March 23, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Dennis Morris Secondary School on
Wednesday, March 24. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Clinton, March 25 (40k, pdf)
CLINTON, March 23, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Central Huron Secondary School on Thursday, March 25. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation. |
February
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Haliburton Feb. 27 (39k, pdf)
HALIBURTON, February 25, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Haliburton Highlands Secondary School on Friday, February 27. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to St. Catharines Feb. 25 (39k, pdf)
ST. CATHARINES, February 23, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. Catharine's West Park Secondary School on Wednesday, February 25. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Sarnia Feb. 12 (41k, pdf)
SARNIA, February 10, 2004 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Educational Cooperative Safety Forum and St. Christopher Secondary School on February 12. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either or both of his presentations. |
2003 Archived News Releases
December
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Ontario Firms Earn More Than $16,000,000 By Improving Health And Safety (48k, pdf)
ONTARIO, December 9, 2003 - This fall, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) distributed a total of $16,624,930.14 in rebates to Ontario firms through the Safety Groups program. The participating companies received the rebate for collectively improving their workplace health and safety performance in 2002.
Brockville Businesses Earn Health and Safety Rebate (44k, pdf)
BROCKVILLE, December 1, 2003 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) distributed a total of $507,710 in rebates to Brockville and district businesses at a ceremony held today at the Brockville Country Club. The businesses, which are members of the Safe Community Coalition of Brockville and District, received the rebates through participation in the WSIB's Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP). Each firm was presented with a rebate representing its share of the total rebate. |
November
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WSIB to Present Brockville and District Businesses with Financial Rebate (42k, pdf)
BROCKVILLE, November 28, 2003 - Small businesses from the Safe Community Coalition of Brockville and District will receive Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP) rebates from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) on Monday, December 1. The amount of the total rebate will be announced at a 3:30 p.m. ceremony at the Brockville Country Club. Each firm will be receiving a rebate representing its share of the total WSIB premium rebate.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Hamilton Nov. 27 (39k, pdf)
HAMILTON, November 25, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to 750 Grade 11 and 12 students at Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School on November 27. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safetymessage to Stratford Nov. 26 (39k, pdf)
STRATFORD, November 24, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Stratford Central Secondary School on November 26. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB Lauds Launch Of Passport To Safety Program (44k, pdf)
OTTAWA, November 24, 2003 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) gives its full support of the Passport to Safety program. The nationwide young worker safety program was launched today at an event held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ottawa.
safety@work Theme Drives Third Annual WSIB Student Video Awards Contest (37k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 19, 2003 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labour, is challenging students to think about workplace safety with the third annual WSIB Student Video Awards contest. The WSIB is offering three cash prizes for the best submissions: $1,000, $750, and $500. Each school will also receive a Certificate of Recognition naming its participating students.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to OttawaGatineau Hotel Association (OGHA) November 18 (42k, pdf)
OTTAWA, November 17, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association on Tuesday November 18, 2003. Mr Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Kanata November 18 (41k, pdf)
KANATA, November 17, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Kanata on Tuesday November 18, 2003. Mr Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To North Dundas District High School November 17 (42k, pdf)
CHESTERVILLE, November 14, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to North Dundas District High School on Monday November 17, 2003. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB Moving Its Timmins Office In November 2003 (42k, pdf)
TIMMINS, November 10, 2003 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be moving to new offices in Timmins on Monday, November 17, 2003. The move to the new facilities is expected to offer significant advantages to employers and workers in Timmins.
WSIB's Take Our Kids to Work Day message emphasizes safety (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 5, 2003 - For the 10th annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, more than 200 Grade 9 students in 13 locations across Ontario visited the offices of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Beyond showing the visitors the many career opportunities at the WSIB, the goal of the WSIB was to demonstrate to students the importance of staying safe, no matter what the job or workplace.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Simcoe Nov. 5 (41k, pdf)
SIMCOE, November 3, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Haldimand and Norfolk Career & Volunteer Fair at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Simcoe on November 5. Every Grade 10 student in Haldimand and Norfolk will be taking part in one of the two presentations.
WSIB Welcomes Students On Take Our Kids To Work Day Nov. 5 (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 3, 2003 - On November 5, the 10th annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will show its student guests a range of career opportunities. The WSIB's primary aim, however, will be showing the students the importance of staying safe, no matter what the job or workplace. |
October
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to London Nov. 3 (43k, pdf)
LONDON, October 31, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to students at Fanshawe College and Catholic Central High School in London today in presentations sponsored by London Hydro. Mr. Ellis will be available for interviews and media are invited to attend either presentation.
WSIB funds 10 new projects in fifth annual researchgrants competition (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 28, 2003 - The WSIB Board of Directors has approved funding for 10 new research projects in the 2003 competition of the WSIB's competitive research grants program, "Solutions for Workplace Change." As in previous years, the Board's decision was based on the recommendations of the WSIB Research Advisory Council (RAC).
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to North Toronto Collegiate Institute Oct. 28 (39k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 27, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to North Toronto Collegiate Institute students on Tuesday, Oct. 28. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Barrie Oct. 24 (40k, pdf)
BARRIE, October 22, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to students at Barrie Central Secondary School on Oct. 24 in a presentation sponsored by Barrie Hydro. Mr. Ellis will be available for interviews and media are invited to attend the presentation.
Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada: Canadian Survey on Youth Health and Safety in the Workplace (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 20, 2003 - YOUTH NEED MORE INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO STAY SAFE AT WORK Young workers want more information and training about health and safety at work and they will use this information if it is provided to them in the workplace. These are the main conclusions of a national IpsosReid survey conducted this summer among 1,018 youths aged 15 to 24 currently in the workforce across Canada.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Gravenhurst and Huntsville Oct. 8 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 6, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Gravenhurst High School and Huntsville High School on October 8. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either or both of his presentations.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safetymessage to National Silicates (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 1, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to National Silicates on October 3. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation. |
September
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WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safetymessage to Timmins Sept. 30 (40k, pdf)
TIMMINS, September 29, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Timmins High & Vocational School on Tuesday, September 30. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to St. Paul's Secondary School September 24 (41k, pdf)
TRENTON, September 22, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. Paul's Secondary School in Trenton on Wednesday, September 24. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To City of Quinte West September 24 (42k, pdf)
QUINTE WEST, September 22, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to The City of Quinte West on Wednesday September 24, 2003. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to the Niagara Home Builders' Association September 9 (40k, pdf)
ST.CATHARINES, September 8, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Niagara Home Builders' Association Annual Meeting at St. Catharines Golf & Country Club on September 9. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation. |
June
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WSIB Reaches Out To Youth With Launch Of Safety Awareness Campaign (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 16, 2003 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) launched its fifth annual Safety Awareness Campaign aimed at young workers on June 16. Throughout the summer right up until Labour Day, the WSIB is getting out the message about workplace safety rights and responsibilities to young workers and their parents and employers.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safetymessage to Lakeshore Collegiate Institute June 5 (40k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 3, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Etobicoke's Lakeshore Collegiate Institute on Thursday, June 5. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation. |
May
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To St. Marys May 30 (42k, pdf)
ST. MARYS, May 28, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Norampac and two local schools on May 30. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations to the company and schools.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Guelph School May 26 (40k, pdf)
GUELPH, May 23, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. James Catholic High School in Guelph on Monday, May 26. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation, which is sponsored by EllisDon.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Hearst May 23 (40k, pdf)
HEARST, May 21, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Hearst on Friday, May 23. He'll speak to the students of Hearst High School as well as representatives in the forest, sawmill and veneer plywood industries at the Nordic Regional Safety Committee's annual Central Ontario Wood Product's Health and Safety Conference. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend both of his presentations.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To St. Mary's May 21 (39k, pdf)
ST. MARYS, May 20, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. Marys District Collegiate Vocational Institute on Wednesday, May 21. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation, which is being sponsored by Schneider Foods Inc.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Pembroke May 13 - 14 (45k, pdf)
PEMBROKE, May 12, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Pembroke on May 13 and 14. During his visit to the community, Mr. Ellis will speak at two local high schools, the Passport to Prosperity Appreciation Dinner and the County of Renfrew Council Chambers. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations.
Ontario High School Students Winners in WSIB Video Competition (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 8, 2003 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today presented three teams totalling 11 Ontario high school students with their prizes as part of the second annual WSIB Student Video Awards Contest. Video entries, which were received from students across the province, demonstrate a growing awareness among Ontario's youth of the importance of workplace health and safety.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To The Sears Canada Inc. Vaughan National Service Centre May 8, 2003 (41k, pdf)
VAUGHAN, May 6, 2003 - North American Occupational Health & Safety (NAOSH) Week Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Sears Vaughan National Distribution Centre on May 8. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation to Sears' associates and guests at 10:30 a.m. |
April
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WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Sacred Heart Catholic High School Apr. 30 (41k, pdf)
STITTSVILLE, April 28, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Sacred Heart Catholic High School on Wednesday, April 30. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message To St. Joseph Catholic High School Apr. 29 (42k, pdf)
OTTAWA, April 25, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. Joseph Catholic High School on Tuesday, April 29. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Barrie students, April 22 (43k, pdf)
BARRIE, April 17, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Barrie area high school students during two sessions on April 22. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations to approximately 1,400 grade 10 students from nine local high schools.
SCIP Information Session In Orillia On April 11 (44k, pdf)
ORILLIA, April 10, 2003 - The Orillia Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP) committee is hosting a "meet and greet" session for local area entrepreneurs who are either participating in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP) or interested in finding out more about the program. The meeting is being held at the Orillia City Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Local media are also invited to attend this informative meeting on SCIP.
WSIB CANCELLATION: Rob Ellis appearance at Guelph school for April 4 (37k, pdf)
GUELPH, April 3, 2003 - Due to unexpected circumstances, the appearance by health and safety advocate Rob Ellis at St. James Catholic High School in Guelph scheduled for Friday April 4 has been POSTPONED.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Guelph School April 4 (40k, pdf)
GUELPH, April 2, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. James Catholic School in Guelph on Friday April 4. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation, which is sponsored by EllisDon. |
February
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Midland (40k, pdf)
MIDLAND, February 21, 2003 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to two Midland high schools on Tuesday, February 25. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations at either St. Theresa's High School at 9:30 a.m. or Midland Secondary School at 1:00 p.m. |
2002 Archived News Releases
December
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WSIB: Ontario Firms Earn More Than $6,000,000 By Improving Health And Safety (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, December 4, 2002 - This fall, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) distributed a total of $6,152,404.33 in rebates to 633 Ontario firms through the Safety Groups program. |
November
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Perth And Smiths Falls Small Businesses Celebrate WSIB Rebate (45k, pdf)
PERTH and SMITHS FALLS, November 26, 2002 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) distributed a total of $106516.18 in rebates to Smiths Falls and Perth and district businesses at a ceremony held today at the Smiths Falls Legion. The businesses, which are members of the Smiths Falls Safe Community Committee and Safe Communities Partnership of Perth & District, received the rebates through participation in the WSIB's Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP).
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association RegionalConference (44k, pdf)
KINGSTON, November 25, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association (PPHSA) Conference at Donald Gordon Centre and LaSalle Secondary School on Nov. 27. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either of his presentations in Kingston.
WSIB To Present Smiths Falls And Perth Small Businesses With Rebate Cheques (44k, pdf)
SMITHS FALLS and PERTH, November 25, 2002 - Fortythree small businesses from the Smiths Falls Safe Community Committee and Safe Communities Partnership of Perth & District will receive Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP) rebate cheques from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) on Tuesday, November 26, 2002. The amount of the total rebate will be announced at a 1 p.m. ceremony at the Smiths Falls Legion. Each firm will be receiving a cheque representing its share of the total WSIB premium rebate.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Kemptville Nov. 20 (44k, pdf)
KEMPTVILLE, November 19, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Kemptville Guelph Agricultural College in Kemptville, Ontario on Wednesday November 20. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Manotick Nov. 19 (41k, pdf)
MANOTICK, November 19, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to St. Mark High School in Manotick, Ontario on Tuesday November 19. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board releases 2003 premium rates (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 15, 2002 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today released the average premium rate for 2003, which will increase by 3 per cent from $2.13 to $2.19 for every $100 of insurable earnings. This decision comes after extensive consultation and discussion with employers (who pay 100 per cent of the premiums) and other stakeholders.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To The University Of Guelph Nov. 12 (41k, pdf)
GUELPH, November 8, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to students at the University of Guelph on Tuesday, November 12. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB's Take Our Kids To Work Day Message Emphasizes Safety (46k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 6, 2002 - For the 9th annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, more than 200 Grade 9 students in 10 locations across Ontario visited the offices of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Beyond showing the visitors the many career opportunities at the WSIB, the goal of the WSIB was to demonstrate to students the importance of staying safe, no matter what the job or workplace.
WSIB's Windsor Office Hosts Special Take Our Kids to Work Day (43k, pdf)
WINDSOR, November 5, 2002 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is hosting a fun and interactive Take Our Kids to Work Day in Windsor on Wednesday, November 6. Local media are invited to cover the day's activities as local Grade 9 students learn about the importance of both planning for a career and learning to keep safe on that future job.
WSIB Welcomes Students On Take Our Kids to Work Day Nov. 6 (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 5, 2002 - As a participating organization in the Learning Partnership's 9th annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will show its student guests a range of career opportunities on November 6. The WSIB's primary aim, however, will be showing the students the importance of staying safe, no matter what the job or workplace.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Nepean Nov. 5 and 6 (42k, pdf)
NEPEAN, November 4, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Bell High School on Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either or both of his presentations.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To The OttawaCarleton Home Builders' Association Nov. 5 (43k, pdf)
OTTAWA, November 4, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the OttawaCarleton Home Builders' Association on Tuesday, November 5. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation. |
October
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WSIB 2001 Annual Report tabled (40k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 30, 2002 - The 2001 Annual Report of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has now been tabled. 2001 was a year of significant economic challenges. However, the WSIB continues to meet its goals of healthier and safer workplaces, better customer service, and continuing financial security.
WSIB Sponsors Second Annual Ontario Workplace Safety Student Video Awards Contest (46k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 30, 2002 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labour, is challenging students to think about workplace safety with the second annual Ontario Workplace Safety Student Video Awards contest. The WSIB is offering three cash prizes for the best submissions: $1,000, $750, and $500. Each school will also receive a Certificate of Recognition naming its participating students.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To The IAPA's Ottawa Conference Oct. 30 (43k, pdf)
OTTAWA, October 28, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Industrial Accident Prevention Association's Ottawa Conference on Wednesday October 30. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Stittsville Oct. 30 (41k, pdf)
STITTSVILLE, October 26, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Sacred Heart Catholic High School on Wednesday October 30. He will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB To Appear At Bridges To Better BusinessTM Oct. 24 (41k, pdf)
WINDSOR, October 23, 2002 - A team of experts from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is presenting a seminar on managing WSIB costs at the Bridges to Better Businesstm show at the Casino Windsor on Thursday, October 24.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Bracebridge Oct. 15 (42k, pdf)
BRACEBRIDGE, October 11, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Muskoka Lakes Secondary School and St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School in Bracebridge on October 15. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either or both of his presentations.
WSIB: Thunder Bay Small Businesses Receive Ontario's Largest SCIP Rebate (44k, pdf)
THUNDER BAY, October 8, 2002 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) gave a total of $224,718 in rebates to Thunder Bay small businesses at a ceremony held today at the Valhalla Inn. The businesses, which are members of the Thunder Bay Safe Communities, received the rebates through participation in the WSIB's Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP). Each firm was presented with a cheque representing its share of the total rebate.
WSIB To Present Thunder Bay Small Businesses With Rebate Cheques (42k, pdf)
THUNDER BAY, October 7, 2002 - Seventyseven small businesses from the Thunder Bay Safe Communities will receive Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP) rebate cheques from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) on Tuesday, October 8, 2002. The amount of the total rebate will be announced at a 3:00 p.m. ceremony at the Valhalla Inn. Each firm will be receiving a cheque representing its share of the total WSIB premium rebate.
WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association Regional Conference (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 7, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association (PPHSA) Conference on Oct. 8. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To OAYEC Conference Oct. 7 (41k, pdf)
ALLISTON, October 4, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres (OAYEC) conference in Alliston on Monday, October 7. At The Path to New Beginnings event, Mr. Ellis will talk about young worker safety with youth employment experts from across the province. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Kirkland Lake Oct. 3 (42k, pdf)
KIRKLAND LAKE, October 1, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Kirkland Lake on October 3. In the morning he'll address the Porcupine Northeastern Ontario Safety Group, which represents mines in Northeastern Ontario. In the afternoon, Mr. Ellis will meet students from Kirkland Lake Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Ecole secondaire JeanVanier students at the Northern College Charlewood Auditorium. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend either or both of his presentations. |
September
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WSIB: Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Walkerton Sept. 30 (41k, pdf)
WALKERTON, September 27, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Sacred Heart Secondary School in Walkerton on Monday, September 30. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentations to 800 local students.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Hamilton's YMCA careerworx! Sept. 23 (42k, pdf)
HAMILTON, September 20, 2002 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to YMCA's careerworx! youth employment centre on Monday, Sept. 23. He'll be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend his presentation.
Local small businesses invited to Safe Communities Incentive Program Information Session in Barrie Sept. 24 (41k, pdf)
BARRIE, September 18, 2002 - The Barrie and Area Safe Community Committee, in partnership with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), is hosting an information session on the Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP). Representatives from local small businesses and entrepreneurs are welcome to attend the session, which will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) office at 4 Cedar Pointe Drive in Barrie. |
January
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WSIB's 'Safety Starts with You' Campaign Targets Workplace Health And Safety (58k, pdf)
TORONTO, JANUARY 16, 2002 - Everyone in Ontario must share responsibility for keeping our workplaces safe that's the key message of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's new ad campaign, launching today. The campaign's slogan is "Safety Starts with You." |
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