Public Services Health & Safety Association

10/07/2026

Every workplace in Ontario has a story—moments of , , and lessons learned. The annual Partners in Prevention (PIP) conference brings those stories to the forefront, showing how real experiences shape practical strategies that protect both people and businesses.

Join us at this year's conferences! Registration closes soon for Kitchener, so don't miss out!

Kitchener (October 14): https://ow.ly/SO5J50ZV7Kl
Thunder Bay (October 28 and 29): https://ow.ly/sfkr50ZV7Kk
Niagara Falls (November 13): https://ow.ly/7uue50ZV7Kj

09/30/2026

In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has 94 calls to action. They list specific actions to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation through all levels of government, organizations, as well as individuals, to make concrete changes in society.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/T56i50ZT8lo

Overview The Calls to Action are an appeal to mobilize all levels of government, organizations, as well as individuals to make concrete changes in society. They list specific actions to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation. The Calls to Action....

09/30/2026

At 12 pm ET, APTN will be hosting their annual "Remembering the Children" event in Ottawa and on live on broadcast, recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and honouring survivors, families and communities or residential schools. We also recommend you continue to listen to more stories throughout the day to learn more on the path to reconciliation.

Learn more: https://www.aptntv.ca/ndtr/rtc/

09/30/2026

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and ( ) and . Today we recognize and honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and the ongoing impacts of these institutions while on the path to reconciliation.

Every Child Matters.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/tGH850ZT85E

09/17/2026

Join us on October 7 and 8 in Markham at the annual Schedule 2 Employers Group Conference!

This year's theme is "From Insight to Action: Advancing ". PSHSA is a proud sponsor and will be presenting twice at this year's conference:
- Morning of Day 1 (October 7): " -Escalation: Best Practices and Tactics" with Kim Fossum, PSHSA Consultant
- Morning of Day 2 (October 8): "From to Better Outcomes: Leveraging to Improve and Return-to-Work" with Tegan Slot, PSHSA Director of Workplace , and

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/mVNs50ZOJW7

09/03/2026

With the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program, you can build or improve your health and safety program—and earn financial rewards.

From January to July 2026, 79 businesses earned $4.1 M in WSIB rebates through the program with Ontario’s four sector-based health and safety associations. 👏

These associations—including PSHSA, IHSA - Work Safe for Life, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, and Workplace Safety North—are all approved program providers for our members.

Together, we’re helping more businesses access health and safety resources designed for the work they do every day.

➡️Learn more about the Health and Safety Excellence program: https://ow.ly/6qMo50ZHHnJ

08/28/2026

On October 1, 2026 from 9 am - 4:30 pm, join CRE-MSD at their "Tech @ Work: the Future of Prevention" !

This conference will explore how , such as , data-driven tools, and , are reshaping MSD . The conference aims to provide a balanced perspective, highlighting both the opportunities and the real-world challenges organizations face when adopting these technologies.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Ab7m50ZGAL1

08/25/2026

It's almost back to school, which means there is a new group of students on the hunt for work and co-op programs. Be prepared to keep them safe as they enter the working world!

Our toolkit contains several guides designed to help have a safe, positive, and meaningful experience during their work placement. They help students, , and understand potential , recognizing and assessing them, and responding appropriately to each role.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/O4Sx50ZzV9L

08/24/2026

The Workplace Information System ( ) helps employers and workers recognize , understand their , use them safely, and is a key part of workplace .

Learn more in our : https://ow.ly/W7U450ZzVB6

08/21/2026

Protect yourself from this season with our tick safety guide!

Our guide provides information on how to remove ticks safely, when to seek care, the risks related to ticks and how to reduce them.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/hcnx50ZzVro