Archived News Releases
2007 Archived News Releases
December
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Penetanguishene Joins WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf)
TORONTO, December 20, 2007 – Penetanguishene mayor Anita Dubeau signed the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter yesterday, committing her town to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Mississauga Joins the WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf)
TORONTO, December 12, 2007 – Mayor Hazel McCallion today committed Ontario’s third largest city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities by signing on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter. |
November
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Sudbury Joins the WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 29, 2007 – Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez signed on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter last night at Sudbury City Hall, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
WSIB Chair Asks Perth to Join Him on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (70k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 21, 2007 – Steve Mahoney, Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), presented the WSIB’s Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter to the County of Perth’s Municipal Day this morning. The Charter commits municipalities to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Brampton Joins the WSIB on Road to Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities (36k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 14, 2007 – Brampton mayor Susan Fennell became the first mayor to sign on to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter this afternoon at Brampton City Hall, committing the city to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Ignoring Workplace Injuries and Fatalities a Recipe for Disaster for Ontario (51k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 5, 2007 – Last year in Ontario, 101 workers lost their lives due to traumatic injuries. This year, the number is already 73 at the end of October. We can’t allow this to continue. |
August
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WSIB Warns Against Buying its Posters from 3rd Parties (49k, pdf)
TORONTO, August 21, 2007 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has recently been informed that several individuals have been visiting businesses across the province aggressively attempting to sell what they claim are WSIB posters by providing incorrect information about legal requirements and potential fines.
WSIB Enlists AMO to Join Workplace Safety Fight (51k, pdf)
TORONTO, August 20, 2007 – Steve Mahoney, Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), launched a new Municipal Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter at the AMO Board meeting yesterday. |
July
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WSIB Releases Final Premium Rates for 2008 (303k, pdf)
TORONTO, July 27, 2007 – The WSIB has announced 2008 premium rates for Schedule 1 employers. |
June
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WSIB Releases Mask Up! and Live Firefighter Video (55k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 14, 2007 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will release the video “Mask Up! and Live”, produced in partnership with the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA), this morning at the 10th Annual OPFFA conference in Kingston, Ontario.
WSIB releases preliminary average premium rate for 2008 (50k, pdf)
Toronto (June 8, 2007) – The WSIB has announced the 2008 preliminary average premium rate for Schedule 1 employers. |
May
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WSIB Establishes Safety Awards for Young Entrepreneurs (38k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 25, 2007 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will begin a workplace safety award program for young entrepreneurs - the WSIB Chair’s Awards - in 2008.
WSIB Launches Young Worker Safety Campaign and Awards Winners of the 2007 Student Video Contest (53k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 17, 2007 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today launched its newest safety campaign that provides incentives to young workers for learning about workplace safety. |
April
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WSIB Holds Day of Mourning Ceremony at Workers Memorial (1.4mb, pdf)
TORONTO, April 27, 2007 – To mark the national Day of Mourning, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) honoured the 101 Ontario workers who died in 2006 due to traumatic injuries, and the many more who lost their lives at work and suffered from workplace injuries and illnesses, in a solemn ceremony today. |
February
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Zero is the Only Acceptable Number of Workplace Injuries and Fatalities (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, February 12, 2007 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Kingston on Tuesday, February 13 to meet with local employers and workers.
Zero is the Only Acceptable Number of Workplace Injuries and Fatalities (34k, pdf)
TORONTO, February 5, 2007 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in London on Wednesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 8 to meet with local employers and workers. |
2006 Archived News Releases
November
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WSIB Chair Visits North Bay after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 28, 2006 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in North Bay on Thursday, November 30 for a meeting with local employers hosted by the North Bay Chamber of Commerce.
WSIB Chair Visits Guelph after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 27, 2006 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Guelph on Wednesday, November 29 to meet with local employers and workers.
WSIB Chair Visits Ottawa after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 17, 2006 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Ottawa on Wednesday, November 22 to meet with local employers and workers.
WSIB Chair Visits Kitchener after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 10, 2006 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Kitchener on Wednesday, November 15 to meet with local employers and workers.
WSIB Awards $2 Million for Workplace Safety Research (36k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 3 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) recently awarded University Health Network’s (UHN) Rehabilitation Solutions funding to establish the Centre of Research Expertise in Improved Disability Outcomes (CREIDO). |
October
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WSIB Chair Visits Windsor after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (18k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 26, 2006 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Windsor on October 30 and 31 to meet with local employers and workers.
WSIB Chair Visits Thunder Bay after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 19, 2006 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Thunder Bay on October 23 and 24, to meet with local employers and workers.
WSIB Chair Visits Sudbury after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 5 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Sudbury on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 10 and 11, to meet with local employers and workers.
WSIB Chair Visits Timmins after Launching New Public Awareness Campaign (48k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 5 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will be in Timmins on Thursday, October 12.
Zero is the Only Acceptable Number of Workplace Injuries and Fatalities (36k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 3 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) boldest social marketing campaign ever will launch today. |
September
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There Really Are No Accidents: WSIB Challenges Workplace Safety Attitudes (36k, pdf)
TORONTO, September 29 – Last year in Ontario, just under 350 workers lost their lives due to injuries and illnesses, and just over 277,000 suffered from injuries or illnesses in the workplace. People call these accidents. But they weren’t.
WSIB releases final premium rates for 2007 (49k, pdf)
Toronto September 28, 2006 – The WSIB has announced 2007 premium rates for Schedule 1 employers. The WSIB will maintain the average premium rate for 2007 at $2.26 per $100 of insurable earnings. |
August
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WSIB Launches Firefighter Safety Campaign (46k, pdf)
TORONTO, August 29 – The Hon. Steven W. Mahoney, P.C., Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), today unveiled the WSIB’s campaign promoting firefighter safety at the 48th Biennial International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) conference. |
July
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WSIB Releases Preliminary Aggregate Premium Rate for 2007 (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, July 31, 2006 - The WSIB has announced the 2007 preliminary aggregate premium rate for Schedule 1 employers. The WSIB plans to maintain the aggregate premium rate for 2007 at 2.26 per $100 of insurable earnings. This is unchanged from the 2006 aggregate premium rate. This decision comes after careful financial analysis, and numerous meetings and discussions with employers, workers and their representatives.
WSIB Appoints New Research Advisory Council Chair (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, July 14, 2006 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's (WSIB) Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Tony Culyer as the new Chair of the Research Advisory Council (RAC). |
June
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Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Courtright on June 6 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 2, 2006 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the employees of Ontario Power Generation Lambton GS on Monday, June 6. |
May
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WSIB Media Advisory: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to London on June 1 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 31, 2006 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Westminster Secondary School on Thursday, June 1.
Partnership Between WSIB and CRA Wins 'Best Practices' Award (38k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 9, 2006 - Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have been awarded the 2006 Canadian Project Excellence (CPEX) "Best Practices" Award for their joint employer registration program.
WSIB: Think This Couldn't Happen to You? Think Again (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 8, 2006 - WSIB Launches Young Worker Safety Awareness Campaign Workplace safety may not be top of mind for the many young people across Ontario who will soon begin summer jobs. But it should be. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) hopes its newest marketing campaign targeted at young workers, their parents and employers will help to get the message out.
WSIB to Unveil New Young Worker Campaign and Screen Winning Videos from the 2006 Student Contest (36k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 5, 2006 - Members of the media are invited to attend as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) unveils its new Young Worker Campaign and screens the top three winning videos in the 2006 Student Video Contest. The first place award for the video contest will also be presented.
WSIB Announces Winners of the 2006 Student Video Contest (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 5, 2006 - On Monday, May 8, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will present eight Ontario high school students from Collingwood, Hanmer and Russell with their awards for the fifth annual WSIB Student Video Contest. |
April
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WSIB Observes Day of Mourning to Honour Fallen Workers (40k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 27, 2006 - Reaffirms Commitment to Reduce Injuries, Ensure Safe Workplaces. April 28th brings the dawning of the 2006 Day of Mourning and a renewed commitment that all workplace parties must work together to find new ways to prevent injuries and deaths on the job.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Kingston on April 11 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 10, 2006 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Frontenac Secondary School on Tuesday, April 11. |
March
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The WSIB's Guelph Office is Moving (40k, pdf)
TORONTO, March 23, 2006 - The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today that its Guelph office is relocating. The Agriculture Sector team will move to a new location in Guelph effective April 3, and the Automotive team will be relocated to the WSIB Kitchener office effective March 27. |
February
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Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Mississauga on February 28 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, February 27, 2006 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Port Credit Secondary School on Tuesday, February 28.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Sault Ste Marie on February 21 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, February 20, 2006 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School on Tuesday, February 21. |
January
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WSIB: Be Safe. Be Informed. (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, January 30, 2006 - WSIB Launches Workplace Safety Campaign. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today launched a multimedia workplace health and safety campaign. The WSIB is building on the message of past campaigns that all workplace injuries and illnesses are preventable, and is using advertising to keep that message foremost in the minds of target audiences. |
2005 Archived News Releases
December
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Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Brampton on December 7 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, December 5, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School on Wednesday, December 7. |
November
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Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Whitby on November 17 (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 16, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Sinclair Secondary School on Thursday, November 17.
The WSIB's Sarnia Liaison Office is Moving (38k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 14, 2005 - The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today that its Sarnia Liaison Office is relocating to the Lambton Shared Services Centre (LSSC).
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Odessa on November 4 (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, November 3, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Ernestown Secondary School on Friday, November 4. |
October
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Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Waterloo on October 27 (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, October 26, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the students of Shad Valley at the RBC/Shad Entrepreneurship Cup on Thursday, October 27. |
September
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WSIB Announces Final Premium Rates For 2006 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, September 20, 2005 - The Board of Directors of Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has approved the final average premium rate for 2006. The 2006 average rate will be $2.26 for every $100 of insurable earnings a three per cent increase compared with the current rate of $2.19. This is only the second time in the last 10 years that the WSIB has raised the average premium rate. For the 10 year period from 1995 to 2004, the average rate paid by Ontario's employers declined 27 per cent, from $3.00 to $2.19. |
July
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WSIB Releases Preliminary Average Premium Rate For 2006 (46k, pdf)
TORONTO, July 21, 2005 - The Board of Directors of Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has set the 2006 preliminary average premium rate, approved a funding framework and changes to the WSIB's Experience Rating Programs. |
June
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WSIB Addresses Financial Challenges Final Stakeholder Information Session Concludes (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 23, 2005 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) today concluded a comprehensive schedule of information sessions with its stakeholders. Today's meeting was the 17th session in an extensive series first announced in November 2004.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Hamilton (41k, pdf)
HAMILTON, June 21, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the National Conference of the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) in Hamilton on Friday, June 24, 2005. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend.
WSIB: How Safe Is Your Job? (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, June 20, 2005 - WSIB launches annual youth safety campaign. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) launched its seventh Awareness Campaign targeted to young workers on June 20, 2005. As young people begin summer jobs, the WSIB is urging them to consider the importance of occupational health and safety by posing the question: "How safe is your job?" |
May
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Media Advisory: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Mississauga on June 1 (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 31, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Mississauga on Wednesday, June 1. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at Lorne Park High School at 12:00 PM. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend the presentation.
WSIB: How Safe Are Your Kids? (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 24, 2005 - WSIB Launches Annual Safety Campaign Aimed At Parents. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) launched its second Awareness Campaign aimed at the parents of young workers on May 23, 2005. For the next five weeks, the WSIB is sending out an important safety message to parents, asking them to consider: "How safe are your kids?"
Rob Ellis, an outspoken activist for workplace safety, is bringing his message to the St. Lawrence Parks Commission and to SDS Kerr Beavers Dental on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. (43k, pdf)
MORRISBURG, May 9, 2005 - Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend both presentations.
WSIB: Think This Couldn't Happen to You? Think Again (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 8, 2006 - WSIB Launches Young Worker Safety Awareness Campaign. Workplace safety may not be top of mind for the many young people across Ontario who will soon begin summer jobs. But it should be.
Ontario high school students winners in WSIB video competition (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 5, 2005 - On Friday May 6, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will present four Ontario high school students in Ottawa and Toronto with their prizes as part of the fourth 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.
Ten Corporate Presidents and Senior Executives join Workplace Safety Advocate Rob Ellis to bring their message to students in the Toronto District School Board on May 6th, 2005 (45k, pdf)
TORONTO, May 4, 2005 - Presidents and Senior Executives from 10 companies will join outspoken advocate for workplace safety, Rob Ellis who will inspire and raise awareness of this issue among thousands of High School students in Toronto this Friday May 6th. |
April
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Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Kitchener/Waterloo On May 3, 2005 (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 29, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Kitchener/Waterloo on Tuesday, May 3rd. Mr. Ellis will be speaking in the Kitchener City Hall Council Chambers from 9:00 AM 10:00 AM. Later the same day Mr. Ellis will address students at Sir John A. MacDonald Secondary School at 12:40 PM.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Sarnia On May 2nd, 2005 (40k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 29, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Sarnia on Monday, May 2. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at St. Clair Catholic Secondary School at 1:20 PM.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Perth on April 28 'Day of Mourning' (46k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 26, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Perth on Thursday, April 28. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to employees at OMYA Canada Inc. at 8:00 AM. On the same day, he will also be speaking to students at Perth & District Collegiate Institute at noon.
Sudbury Construction Company Guilty Of Making False Statements To The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 25, 2005 - A Sudbury construction company, Pioneer Construction Inc. pleaded guilty to 4 counts of making false statements to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in connection with a worker's claim for benefits. These are violations under section 149(1) of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Ottawa area Construction Company and two Employees Guilty of Making False Statements to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (42k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 20, 2005 - An Ottawa area construction company and two company officials have been found guilty of making false statements to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Findings of guilt were registered in relation to a total of 18 charges under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to London on April 18 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 15, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to London on Monday, April 18. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School at 9:50 AM.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Georgetown on April 12 (43k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 8, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Georgetown on April 12, 2005. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at Christ the King Catholic Secondary School at 9:45 A.M.
Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Renfrew On April 6 (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, April 4, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Renfrew on Wednesday, April 6. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to employees at Scapa North America at 8:00 AM. On the same day, he will also be speaking to students at St. Joseph's High School at 10:30 AM. |
March
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message To Kingston On March 22 (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, March 21, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Kingston on Tuesday, March 22. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at Regiopolis Notre Dame Catholic High School at 8:45 AM. On the same day, he will also be speaking to members of the Kingston Partners for a Safe Community Safety Group at 1:00 PM.
WSIB Charges: Employers and Workers Fined (44k, pdf)
TORONTO, March 3, 2005 - Three employers and two workers have been fined for offences under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. |
February
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WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Red Rock on February 23 (41k, pdf)
TORONTO, February 21, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Red Rock on Wednesday, February 23, 2005.
WSIB: Rob Ellis Brings Workplace Safety Message to Oakville on February 9 (39k, pdf)
TORONTO, February 7, 2005 - Rob Ellis, an outspoken advocate for workplace safety, is bringing his message to Oakville on Wednesday, February 9. Mr. Ellis will be speaking to students at Holy Trinity Catholic High School at 1:20 PM. Mr. Ellis will be available for media interviews and media are invited to attend the presentation. |
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