- WSIB Has New Way to Measure Workplace Health and Safety June 6, 2017
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has developed a new tool, the Health and Safety Index, to measure the overall health and safety of Ontario’s workplaces.
Continue reading → - Elizabeth Witmer re-appointed Chair of WSIB May 29, 2017
Tom Teahen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of Ontario (WSIB) is pleased to announce that our friend, colleague and leader Elizabeth Witmer has been re-appointed to a three year term as Chair of the WSIB Board of Directors – a position she has filled with distinction since 2012.
Continue reading → - MHCC releases implementation findings on National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace March 28, 2017
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has released the findings of its three-year Case Study Research Project that tracked 40 Canadian organizations from various industries and sectors as they successfully implemented the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard).
Continue reading → - WSCC launches new e-Services on WSCC Connect February 17, 2017
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) of Northwest Territories and Nunavut has announced the release of two new e-Services, added to WSCC Connect.
Continue reading → - WSIB Ontario’s board appoints new Fair Practices Commissioner January 24, 2017
The Board of Directors of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has passed a resolution appointing Anna Martins as its new Fair Practices Commissioner, Chair Elizabeth Witmer has announced. Ms. Martins has served as Acting Commissioner since August of this year.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s 10 most admired corporate cultures December 16, 2016
Waterstone Human Capital has announced that WCB Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2016 in the Broader Public Sector category. Winners demonstrate the importance of culture and how it impacts organizational performance.
Continue reading → - WCB Yukon’s Richard Mostyn named Minister of Highways and Public Works, Minister for the Public Service Commission December 15, 2016
Richard Mostyn, former spokesperson for the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Board was elected to the Yukon legislature in the territory’s December 2016 provincial election.
Continue reading → - WSIB CFO Pamela Steer recognized for professional achievement and contribution to community December 5, 2016
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) have announced the election of WSIB CFO Pamela Steer and 58 other members to the CPA Ontario College of Fellows.
Continue reading → - House committee presents report on operational stress injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder October 13, 2016
Ms. Pam Damoff, Member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, has tabled the Committee’s report after its study of Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Public Safety Officers and First Responders.
Continue reading → - Chief Executive Officer appointed to WorkplaceNL October 12, 2016
Dennis Hogan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of WorkplaceNL. His appointment followed the legislated merit-based appointment process carried out by the Independent Appointments Commission.
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