Health and Safety Partners 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. Standards for Designated Entities The WSIB has a legal responsibility to establish the governance, objectives, functions and operational standards that Designated Entities must meet in order to qualify for financial assistance from the WSIB. The WSIB is authorized under sections 4(1) and 6(1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA) as amended, to designate entities specializing in occupational health and safety matters. On September 20, 2006, the WSIB Board of Directors approved revised Designation Standards (93k, pdf). Health and Safety Associations Phone Fax Internet Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers 416-510-8713 1-877-817-0336 (Toronto, Hamilton, Sudbury, Windsor, Sarnia, London) 416-443-6323 www.ohcow.on.ca Workers Health and Safety Centre 416-441-1939 ext. 2002 416-441-0399 www.whsc.on.ca Sector Agriculture Farm 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 Automotive Industrial Accident Prevention Association 905-614-IAPA (4272) 1-800-406-IAPA (4272) 905-614-1414 1-800-316-IAPA (4272) www.iapa.on.ca Chemical Industrial Accident Prevention Association 905-614-IAPA (4272) 1-800-406-IAPA (4272) 905-614-1414 1-800-316-IAPA (4272) www.iapa.on.ca Construction Construction Safety Association of Ontario 416-674-2726 1-800-781-2726 416-674-8866 www.csao.org Education Education Safety Association of Ontario 416-250-8005 1-877-732-3726 416-250-9190 www.esao.on.ca Electrical Electrical & Utilities Safety Association 905-625-0100 1-800-263-5024 905-625-8998 www.eusa.on.ca Food & Beverage Industrial Accident Prevention Association 905-614-IAPA 4272) 1-800-406-IAPA (4272) 905-614-1414 1-800-316-IAPA (4272) www.iapa.on.ca Forestry Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association 705-474-7233 705-474-4530 www.ofswa.on.ca Health Care Ontario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare 416-250-7444 1-877-250-7444 416-250-7484 www.osach.ca Manufacturing Industrial Accident Prevention Association 905-614-IAPA 4272) 1-800-406-IAPA 4272) 905-614-1414 1-800-316-IAPA (4272) www.iapa.on.ca Mining Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association 705-474-7233 705-472-5800 www.masha.on.ca Municipal Municipal Health and Safety Association 905-890-2040 905-890-8010 www.mhsao.com Steel Industrial 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 Paper Pulp & Paper Health and Safety Association 705-474-7233 705-472-8250 www.pphsa.on.ca Services Ontario Service Safety Alliance 905-602-0674 1-888-478-6772 905-602-6517 1-877-250-9744 www.ossa.com Transportation Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario 416-242-4771 1-800-263-5016 416-242-4714 www.thsao.on.ca Back to Top 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 Back to Top Other Health and Safety Partners Asbestos News Asbestos News provides readers with up-to-date information on asbestos-related issues. 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. Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) The IRSST's scientific activities are concentrated in seven research fields: accidents, chemical substances and biological agents, musculoskeletal disorders, noise and vibration, protective equipment, occupational rehabilitation, safety of industrial tools, machines and processes. 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. Threads of Life This is a workplace tragedy family support association helping families affected by workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease along their journey of healing. Back to Top