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	Workplace Bulletin: Labour Program - Human Resources and Social Development Canada
	The Workplace Bulletin keeps you apprised of ongoing developments and provides access to timely customized information on industrial relations and collective bargaining in Canada. You can be updated on topics such as: negotiated wage data, benefits, working conditions, work stoppages, labour organizations, union membership, innovative workplace practices, labour standards, occupational safety and health, labour management partnerships, employment equity, and international and intergovernmental labour affairs.
	Association of Canadian Ergonomists
	The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) is an association of persons who have human factors/ergonomics interests, be they research workers seeking to expand knowledge in the field, practitioners endeavouring to apply existing knowledge, or members of the public and clients in need of human factors/ergonomics expertise and services.
	Association of Canadian Ergonomists: Directory of Consultants
	This directory of consultants includes contact name and address, a biography of the consultant plus a description of services, area(s) of expertise and language proficiency. Since listings contained herein have been compiled from information submitted directly from the consultants, no guarantee can be made by ACE as to their absolute correctness or completeness.
	Association of Labour Relations Agencies
	ALA is an association of impartial government agencies in the United States and Canada responsible for administering labor-management relations laws or services.
	Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada
	AWCBC was formed to facilitate the exchange of information among Workers' Compensation Boards and Commissions in Canada. The mission of the association is to achieve excellence through data analysis, shared knowledge, education and networking.
	Authorized First Aid Organizations under the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
	The following organizations have submitted first aid course material that has been approved by the Minister of Labour in accordance with Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. These organizations, or companies authorized by these approved organizations, are approved to deliver first aid courses listed below. Users should consult the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part XVI, First Aid for information on the course category applicable to a specific workplace.
	Board of Registered Canadian Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
	The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) is the registering body of choice for occupational health and safety professionals.
	Bringing Health to Work
	Offers workplace health information, tools and resources to help employees, employers and practitioners participate in making workplaces healthy and safe.
	Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety
	The mandate of the Appeals Office is to receive, hear and dispose of appeals of decisions [ss.129(7)] and directions [s.146] issued under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, in all sectors under federal jurisdiction, such as the Air, Rail, Marine and Oil and Gas sectors, the federal Public Service and businesses like road transportation, ferries, and grain elevators.
	Canada Employment and Immigration Union: Health and Safety Page
	This section provides information aimed at developing these qualities and is directed at all CEIU members. The purpose of this site is to provide a starting point for members on their rights to a healthy and safe work place. It is in no way a substitute for training courses or the knowledge that comes from practical work on health and safety issues in your CEIU office.
	Canada Industrial Relations Board
	The Canada Industrial Relations Board's mandate is to contribute to and promote effective industrial relations in any work, undertaking or business that falls within the authority of the Parliament of Canada.
	Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health and Wellness
	The Government of Canada created a new permanent program to establish 2000 research professorships titled Canada Research Chairs. Canadian universities both nominate Canada Research Chairs and administer their funds. Each eligible degree-granting institution receives an allocation of Chairs. For each Chair, a university nominates a researcher whose work complements its strategic research plan and who meets the program's high standards.
	Canada Safety Council (CSC)
	CSC is an independent national non-profit membership safety organization. The web site offers information about the organization its mission training programs publications and activities. CSC programs help the Canadian public prevent accidents and injuries by enhancing safety awareness.
	Canada's Chemicals Management Plan
	Web site for the Canadian Federal government Chemicals Management Plan. The plan takes immediate action to regulate chemicals that are harmful to human health or the environment.
	Canada's Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM)
	Canada's Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) is designed to introduce workplace health to Canadian organizations and to support those who are already on the journey. CHWM is managed by the National Quality Institute (NQI) in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and is presented by The Great-West Life Assurance Company.
	Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program
	The Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program (CAISP) is a national program of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). CAISP was established in 1995 in response to the need for better information about fatal and hospitalized agricultural injuries. CAISP has partners in each of the ten Canadian provinces. It is coordinated from a national office at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
	Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
	CASA was established in 1993 in response to an identified need for a national farm safety networking and coordinating agency to address problems of illness, injuries and accidental death in farmers, their families and agricultural workers. Since then, its mission has been to improve the health and safety conditions of those that live, and or, work on Canadian farms.
	Canadian Association for Physicians for the Environment
	CAPE is a group of physicians, allied health care practitioners and citizens committed to a healthy and sustainable environment. As an organization composed mostly of physicians, CAPE brings its health expertise to environmental issues and is an important voice for environmental health in Canada.
	Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health
	To enhance and promote research on work health, safety, and well being in Canada and to advocate for research on how work and work environments can be altered to improve health, safety, and wellness among Canadians. The association also works to represent the community of occupational health researchers and facilitates collegial, scholarly links among researchers.
	Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation (CAALL)
	Established in 1938, CAALL is an association of federal-provincial-territorial departments of labour and heads of occupational safety and health agencies. It provides a continuous forum for federal, provincial and territorial senior officials. CAALL provides governments with an opportunity to develop strong and cooperative working relationships.
	Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
	The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is the national public service association dedicated to reducing the loss of life and property from fire, and advancing the science and technology of the fire and emergency service in Canada.
	Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals
	This organization represents a diverse group of professionals involved in the research, management, and delivery of road safety programmes in Canada.
	Canadian Association of Technical Accident Investigators and Reconstructionists (CATAIR)
	The aim of this association is to to organize into one body specialists in the field of technical accident investigation and reconstruction; to support and maintain a high standard of ethics, integrity and credibility in the field of technical accident investigation and reconstruction; to research and communicate matters of mutual interest; to foster a spirit of camaraderie among the Association members; and to promote traffic safety across Canada.
	Canadian Auto Workers: Health, Safety and Environment Page
	The health and Safety page of this national union's web site. Local union discussion leaders and national representatives conduct training programs on health and safety. The department fights for better laws and information on substances found in the workplace. This office also helps local unions set up programs to eliminate hazardous conditions in the workplace. The department publishes the Health, Safety & Environment Newsletter.
	Canadian Best Practices System for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
	The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention is a central and early component of the Canadian Best Practices System. Finding and using best practices is one part of delivering effective initiatives. The Population Health Approach (learn more) provides a systematic approach to planning.
	Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine
	The Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (CBOM) is a national organization of physicians who have distinguished themselves in the practice of occupational medicine through study and experience. The CBOM members believe that an incentive for attaining higher qualifications in occupational medicine will lead to higher standards of professional service to workers and the public. The organization was established to “encourage the study, improve the practice and elevate the standards of occupational medicine throughout Canada.”
	Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness
	The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is a not-for-profit organization based in Burlington, Ontario devoted to the promotion of emergency risk management to individuals, communities and organizations, in both government and the private sector, with the aim of reducing the risk, impact and cost of natural, human-induced and technological disasters.
	Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA)
	Formerly the Institute of Agricultural Rural and Environmental Health; the Canadian Centre will continue to focus its resources on addressing public health issues related to the agricultural rural ecosystem and bridge gaps that occur between the spectra of basic research, applied research, the community and policy.
	Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
	Canada's national Occupational Health & Safety Resource. CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
	Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
	The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) is Canada's national addictions agency. Their mission is to provide objective, evidence-based information and advice that will help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions.
	Canadian Council of Occupational Hygiene
	The Canadian Council of Occupational Hygiene (CCOH/CCHT) is a not-for profit organization that has been established to provide a formal, coordinated, perspective on Occupational Hygiene amongst Canadian Occupational Hygiene Associations. Each provincial association or geographic area is represented by one director at the meetings of the council. The official languages of the Council are French and English.
	Canadian Discussions
	Lists message-based discussion occupational health and safety groups that are hosted by Canadian organizations, and/or are intended for discussions of interest to Canadians.
	Canadian Farmers with Disabilities Registry
	The Canadian Farmers with Disabilities Registry (CFWDR), formed in January 1997, is a national organization that promotes farm safety and provides resources and encouragement to disabled farmers and their families. The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan are represented.
	Canadian Fire Safety Association
	The Canadian Fire Safety Association is a non-profit organization established in 1971, to promote fire safety through the use of seminars, safety training courses, informative newsletters, scholarships, and regular meetings.
	Canadian General Standards Board
	The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centred, comprehensive standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of their stakeholders — government, industry and consumers.
	Canadian Health Network (CHN)
	A national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease and injury. CHN does this through a unique collaboration - one of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks anywhere in the world. This network of health information providers includes the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations.
	Canadian Healthy Workplace Council
	The Canadian Healthy Workplace Council consists of a number of leading Canadian organizations and practitioners, whose members are dedicated to fulfilling the Council's mission: "To promote a comprehensive and integrated approach to workplace health in order to improve and sustain the health of Canadian organizations, their work environments and their employees."
	Canadian Human Rights Commission
	The Canadian Human Rights Commission administers the Canadian Human Rights Act and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Both laws ensure that the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination are followed in all areas of federal jurisdiction.
	Canadian Human Rights Commission: Case Law Information
	This site provides access to a variety of sources that are available for those seeking information about human rights complaints and how they have been resolved.
	Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
	To provide Canadians with an improved quality of life and an assurance of equal access to the opportunities that exist in our society through the fair-minded and equitable interpretation and enforcement of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act.
	Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence
	The Canadian Initiative assembles and distributes current and pertinent research which focuses on workplace behaviour. They share this vital information with interested individuals and concerned organizations by bringing together the work of Canadian researchers who are committed to a better understanding of workplace violence. Their partners in research are from Canada 's top universities, labour unions, progressive employers and international organizations committed to the study of workplace conduct.
	Canadian Injured Workers Alliance
	The Canadian Injured Workers Alliance (CIWA) is a national network of injured workers groups that aims to support and strengthen the work of local, provincial, and territorial injured workers groups by providing a forum for exchanging information and sharing experiences.
	Canadian Injured Workers Society
	The CIWS addresses unfairness in the workers compensation system in Canada. It promotes fair workplace injury compensation, addresses the mistreatment of injured workers and voices their common concerns. It is a registered non-profit society.
	Canadian Institute for Health Information
	Mandated by Canada's health ministers, the Institute is a national, not-for-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining the country's comprehensive health information system. The Institute delivers the knowledge and develops the tools to advance Canada's health policies, improve the health of the population, strengthen the health system and assist leaders in the health sector make informed decisions.
	Canadian Labour Congress: Department of Health, Safety and Environment
	The Department of Health, Safety and Environment services two Standing Committees of the Congress: The Environment Committee and the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. These committees are comprised of officers, staff and members of CLC affiliates and Federations of Labour. They exist to coordinate labour movement activities in the areas of workplace health & safety, environmental protection and workers' compensation.
	Canadian Law List
	Site provided by the firm of Canada Law Book provides a directory of Canadian law firms, lawyers, judges and Government departments. Searchable by name or area of practice and by province.
	Canadian Legal Information Institute: collection of Canadian court and tribunal decisions
	The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) is a not-for-profit organization initiated by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make primary sources of Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet. CanLII seeks to gather legislative and judicial texts, as well as legal commentaries, from federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions on a single Web site.
	Canadian LifeQuilt
	The Canadian LifeQuilt is a unique and permanent memorial dedicated to the thousands of young women and men between the ages of 15 and 24, who have been killed and injured on the job. The quilt commemorates 100 young workers killed on the job with individual, personalized quilted blocks. One hundred injured young workers are recognized on the centre panel. You can support this project with your sponsorship and donations.
	Canadian Network of Substance Abuse and Allied Professionals
	The Canadian Network of Substance Abuse and Allied Professionals is the first national website developed specifically for Canada’s substance abuse workforce. This resource aims to facilitate the adoption of evidence-informed practice across the continuum of care and to encourage and support ongoing learning with particular emphasis on emerging trends, quality assurance and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
	Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres
	CNTC was allocated five year startup funding from Canada's Green Plan to implement the National Toxicology Program, as envisaged in the plan. General objectives were set as follows: to address Canada's national and regional needs in the understanding of toxic substances in the most efficient and coordinated manner; to facilitate communication between toxicology centres in the areas of management, research and education; to encourage the establishment of joint, cooperative research and educational projects between network members, federal and provincial government research establishments and industry; to develop and maintain the highest standards of scientific research and education in toxicology; to transfer information and achieve toxicological literacy among all Canadians.
	Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
	The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is best described as the nuclear energy and materials watchdog in Canada.
	Canadian Occupational Health Nurses Association
	COHNA/ACIIST represents Occupational Health Nurses from across Canada. Website includes information about upcoming events, employment opportunities, awards, certification, etc.
	Canadian Public Health Association
	The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national not-for-profit association incorporated in 1912. CPHA is composed of health professionals from over 25 health disciplines and is active in conducting and supporting health and social programs both nationally and internationally.
	Canadian Radiation Protection Association
	The Canadian Radiation Protection Association is a professional organization that supports the development and implementation of radiation safety programs in industry, medicine, research and the environment through scientific inquiry, public involvement and interaction with local, provincial, federal and international authorities.
	Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists
	"The CRBOH is a national, not-for-profit organization, which sets standards of professional competence for occupational hygienists and occupational hygiene technologists in Canada. "The site provides information about ROH and ROHT certification, exams, maintenance, plus information about CRBOH itself.
	Canadian Society Of Safety Engineering
	The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) is the leading health, safety and environmental organization for professionals in Canada. They work with industry, governmental agencies and other safety organizations to promote a greater awareness of health, safety and environmental issues in workplaces and communities across the nation and around the world. Their vision is to be the voice of safety in Canada.
	Canadian Standards Association
	The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.
	Canadian Union of Public Employees: Health and Safety
	Protecting workers' health and safety is fundamental to a union's role. CUPE is committed to an active, militant program of action that will defend members' rights and change their lives for the better.
	CanOSH
	Enabling Canadians to easily and independently locate occupational health and safety information provided by the federal, provincial and territorial governments of Canada and by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
	CANUTEC: Emergency Response Guidebook 2004
	The 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) was developed jointly by Transport Canada (TC), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Secretariat of Transport and Communications of Mexico (SCT) for use by fire fighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods.
	Centre for the Study of Living Standards
	The Centre for the Study of Living Standards is a non-profit, national, independent organization that seeks to contribute to a better understanding of trends in and determinants of productivity, living standards and economic and social well-being through research. Some of their research is related to workplace health and safety.
	CEO Health & Safety Leadership Charter
	Many Chief Executive Officers have already joined the Charter and the interest in this initiative from a broad range of sectors continues to grow. Members of this rapidly growing coalition have committed to work together to improve health and safety performance through sharing, mentoring and coaching.
	Chrysotile Institute
	The institute promotes the adoption and application of appropriate prevention and control measures, regulations, standards, work practices and techniques for the safe use of chrysotile.
	Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada: Health, Safety and Environment
	The right to participate is very important to this union and this forms the centrepiece of an effective workplace health and safety program. The CEP's predecessor unions fought for Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) so that those with the most knowledge of the hazards and who are directly exposed to the risks - the workers - would have a voice in health and safety conditions at work.
	Community and Hospital Infection Control Association-Canada
	CHICA–Canada is a national, multi-disciplinary, voluntary association of Infection Control Professionals (ICPs) dedicated to the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.
	Community of Injured Workers in Canada
	Online forum dealing with a variety of workers compensation related issues.
	Directory of Information and Resources on the Prevention and Resolution of Workplace Harassment
	The directory contains basic information on programs and courses aimed at developing the intervention skills of workplace harassment prevention and resolution coordinators. It also includes a list of investigators approved to investigate harassment complaints and a list of university experts who offer lectures and training on the subject. The directory ends with a bibliography of recent articles, books and videos on topics related to workplace harassment.
	Directory of Labour Organizations in Canada
	Online directory of labour organizations in Canada maintained by the Labour Program of Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Searchable by a variety of fields including affiliation, organization type and size of membership.
	EMPortal.ca
	Developed by the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness EMPortal.ca is designed to provide the public with a quick and efficient way of finding emergency preparedness information for their community.
	Enable Link: Disability Organizations in Canada
	EnableLink, is the Canadian Abilities Foundation's new website resource for persons with disabilities with over 5,000 organizations from across Canada listed in the Directory of Disability Organizations. There are two ways to find a disability organization in this directory: browse by topic or by community.
	Enform
	Enform was created in 2005 by the merger of the Petroleum Industry Training Service (incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1961) and the Canadian Petroleum Safety Council (established in 1998). The goal of Enform is to coordinate an organized approach to achieve continuous improvement in health and safety for everyone involved in or affected by the Petroleum Industry. Continually strive to eliminate the number and magnitude of work-related injuries and illnesses through the promotion of health and safety principles, processes and practices for everyone in the industry. Promote improved and standardized petroleum industry health and safety practices that meet regulatory requirements throughout Canada. Promote worker safety and their right and responsibility to refuse to perform unsafe work.
	Fair Air Association of Canada
	The Fair Air Association of Canada is involved in a number of research projects that provide advice on a range of issues of interest to the hospitality industry. From studying the economic impact of smoking bans to testing effective ventilation solutions in a wide variety of locations, they are committed to providing scientifically sound information to help inform those in the decision-making process.
	Fire Prevention Canada
	FPC is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to increase visibility and awareness of fire prevention nationally through education to the public directly and through the Fire Service. It is the primary Canadian supplier of educational materials and promotional awareness programs in support of fire prevention.
	FM-CFS Canada
	FM-CFS Canada (formerly known as Compassion in Action) is dedicated to advancing Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) education, research and treatment. The organisation received its national charity registration status on February 27, 1996.
	getprepared.ca (Public Safety Canada)
	getprepared.ca is a national program that provides Canadians with practical self-help advice designed to increase awareness of emergency preparedness.
	Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health
	The Roundtable is an instrument of information analysis and ideas concerning the linkage between business, the economy, mental health and work. The Roundtable consists of business, health and education leaders who have undersigned the proposition that mental health is a business and economic issue.
	Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission
	The Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission (HMIRC) is an independent agency accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Health. They work with stakeholders—industry, labour and governments—to help safeguard both workers and trade secrets in Canada’s chemical industry.
	HazMat Management Buyers' Guide
	The HazMat Management Buyers' Guide with over 1,000 suppliers is part of the esource™Network, North America's most comprehensive online industrial directory and buyers' guide. This guide is part of HazMat Management Magazine. The Buyer’s Guide appears in the December/January issue and is seen by over 25,000 environmental professionals.
	Health Canada: Environmental and Workplace Health Site
	This site offers information and advice on some of the most common environmental factors that affect human health: air, noise, soil and water pollution, climate change, environmental contaminants, occupational health and safety, pest control and radiation.
	Health Canada: Radiation Protection Bureau
	The Radiation Protection Bureau is Canada's national centre of excellence for environmental and occupational radiation protection.
	Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP)
	The Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP) is a not-for-profit organization that catalyzes action on Canadian indoor environmental issues through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
	HS-Canada
	HS-Canada is a means of distributing messages to a group of individuals with interests in occupational health and safety in a Canadian context. Although the list is intended primarily for Canadians, anyone with an interest in Canadian occupational health and safety issues is welcome to subscribe. Messages may be sent in English or French
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada: Labour Program
	The objective of the Labour Program is to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative and productive work environment, which contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians.
	Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc.
	The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) was established in 1995 to promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the Indoor Air Quality industry. Committed to education and research, the association serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas within the emerging IAQ industry.
	Inquiries & Client Services (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
	The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the many health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. The Inquiries Service is available to all Canadians in English and French and is accessible by telephone, fax, mail and e-mail. The information is provided free-of-charge and the service is confidential - we do not reveal the names of our inquirers to anyone or any agency. This service is primarily for Canadians, however, since it is funded by government agencies across Canada.
	JobOne
	This site is about linking together all of the new and young worker information in Canada to help everyone - whether it is your first job, or if you are a parent, employer, or teacher - understand why it is important to work safely.
	LawyerLocate.ca
	LawyerLocate.ca Inc. was incorporated in early 2002. The company is comprised of a small professional staff who's common interest is in providing an easily accessible venue for connecting people to the professional legal services that you need. Site allows one to search for Canadian lawyers by areas of interest to the occupational health and safety practitioner.
	Liaison Bulletin
	Periodic publication produced by Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Labour Program, National Labour Operations Directorate Occupational Health and Safety Operations and Compliance Unit, and Occupational Health and Safety Policy Unit. Please note that the Liaison Bulletin is published as required only, i.e. when occupational health and safety regulations are published in Part I or II of the Canada Gazette. This site provides access to current and past issues.
	Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Infectious Substances
	Public Health Agency of Canada presents these MSDS "for personnel working in the life sciences as quick safety reference material relating to infectious micro-organisms." Data sheets are available in English and French.
	Minerva Canada
	Minerva is a not for profit corporation dedicated to improving business effectiveness through Safety Management Education. We target tomorrow's leaders by encouraging colleges and universities to embed safety management education into the Core Curricula of business and engineering programs.
	National Day of Mourning
	Observed annually on April 28th, the National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have been injured, killed or suffer illness as a result of occupational accidents and hazards. This day of observance was instituted upon the passing into legislation of the Workers Mourning Day Act in December 1990. Since that time, various events are organized each year by labour organizations across the country are to express remembrance for the family, friends and colleagues who have suffered in carrying out workplace duties.
	National Institute of Disability Management and Research
	The Institute is a labour - management initiative established by by the Disabled Workers Foundation of Canada. Its mandate is to promote integration of disabled people into the workplace.
	National Joint Council
	The National Joint Council includes 17 public service bargaining agents, Treasury Board and a number of "separate employers" as official members. Partnership and co-development are keys to the modernization of public service labour relations. At the National Joint Council, government and union representatives demonstrate that partnership and co-development improve the workplace and provide important benefits.
	National Quality Institute
	NQI is Canada's leading authority on the development and sustainability of excellence through quality and healthy workplace environments.
	National Union of Public and General Employees: Health and Safety
	Health and safety page from the NUPGE web site. The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is a family of 12 component unions. Taken together they are the second largest union in Canada. Most of the 340,000 members work to deliver public services of every kind to the citizens of their home provinces.
	North American Occupational Health and Safety Week
	NAOSH Week is an annual initiative led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), in concert with North American partners in Mexico and the United States.
	Occupational and Environmental Medical Association Of Canada
	This website has been designed to help members and non-members alike learn more about the OEMAC organization, keep abreast of the latest news and breakthroughs in occupational and environmental medicine, and match job seekers with positions in their area.
	Occupational Stress Injury Clinic
	A specialized outpatient program that exclusively serves veterans of the Canadian Forces, current Forces members, and eligible members of the RCMP. The goal is to help people improve their quality of life through a better understanding of the impact of severe stress.
	OH&S Events
	Icludes information on various opportunities for people interested in Occupational Health and Safety to learn about developments in health and safety and to share their perspectives on OSH issues. Includes weekly connferences, courses and seminars; a list of events in which CCOHS is scheduled to participate; conferences, courses and seminars around the world; and, on-going courses and training programmes.
	OHS Canada Buyers’ Guide
	The OHS Canada Buyers' Guide with over 600 suppliers of OHS products and services is part of the esource™Network, North America's most comprehensive online industrial directory and buyers' guide. Extend your search by clicking on "All Industries" below to query over 550,000 companies and 34,000 products, or visit www.esourcecanada.com for a broader selection of business-to-business information.
	Open Medicine
	Canada's first peer-reviewed, independent, open-access and non-profit medical journal. Open access to this journal allows for free and unrestricted online availability to the journal via the Internet.
	Operation Lifesafer
	Operation Lifesaver is a national public education program sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada and works in co-operation with the Canada Safety Council, provincial safety councils/leagues, railway companies, unions, police, public and community groups. The goal is to reduce the needless loss of life, injuries and damages caused by highway/railway crossing collisions and train/pedestrian incidents.
	Operation Lifesaver
	Operation Lifesaver is a national public education program sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada and works in co-operation with the Canada Safety Council, provincial safety councils/leagues, railway companies, unions, police, public and community groups.
	OSH Answers
	This is a collection of frequently asked health and safety questions, presented by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
	Our Youth at Work
	Our Youth at Work is a charitable foundation to try to prevent any other young workers from dying or getting hurt at work. Its unique approach of linking up students, parents, educators and corporate executives and workers face-to-face to talk about workplace safety has impacted more than five million people across North America.
	Pandemic Influenza Portal
	This new web portal provides one stop access to online information from several Government of Canada departments and agencies about pandemic influenza, avian flu, seasonal flu and related matters.
	Pandemic Planning (CCOHS site)
	Browse the Pandemic Planning site for helpful documents and tools. Use the Links section to find out more information on various aspects of this situation.
	Passport to Safety
	A unique, not-for-profit, cross-Canada catalyst for change intended to help eliminate needless injuries and preventable deaths of young Canadians aged 24 and under. Passport to Safety supports the vision that our children enter and then return home from safe workplaces every day, which are therefore safe workplaces for people of all ages. Young people challenge a Passport to Safety "test", based on learning outcomes developed by health and safety curriculum experts from most provincial and territorial jurisdictions across Canada.
	Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
	Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), is the federal agency responsible for the regulation of pest control products in Canada.
	Power Workers’ Union: Safety Page
	The Power Workers' Union [PWU] is dedicated to work towards an accident free workplace for its membership. Even today, despite the concentrated efforts of unions everywhere, far too many workers are killed and injured on the job. The PWU has taken a strong leadership role in the health and safety of our membership. The elected representatives assisted by Staff Officers interface with employers on a regular and ongoing basis to discuss health and safety concerns.
	Provincial Safety Councils of Canada
	Web site of a number of Canadian Provincial Safety Councils. The emphasis is on providing a single gateway for a number of online training programs.
	Public Health Agency of Canada: Injury Section
	The mission of the Public Health Agency of Canada is to promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health. This site provides information and access to a variety of Canadian injury sites.
	Public Safety Canada
	Canada’s lead department for public safety. The department establishes and and implements national policies for emergency management and national security. They help ensure community safety by delivering crime prevention programs and developing federal policies for law enforcement and corrections.
	Public Service Alliance of Canada: Health and Safety
	The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), is one of Canada's largest unions. The Health and Safety Program includes: the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers; the prevention among workers of ill-health caused by their working conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from factors promoting ill-health and the placing and maintenance of workers in an occupational environment adapted to their physiological and psychological condition.
	Public Service Labour Relations Board
	Public Service Labour Relations Board, a quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for the administration of the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems in the federal public and parliamentary services. Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act (PSLRA), the Board is vested with a three-pronged mandate consisting of adjudication, mediation, and compensation analysis and research.
	Radiation Safety Institute Of Canada
	Founded in 1980, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is an independent, national organization dedicated to the promotion of radiation safety in the workplace, in the environment and in homes and schools.
	RFcom (formerly the Wireless Information Resource Centre)
	RFcom, formerly the Wireless Information Resource Centre, is based at the University of Ottawa McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment. RFcom provides up-to-date authoritative information about research on the health effects of wireless technology.
	Road Safety Educators' Association
	The Road Safety Educators' Association is a federally incorporated non-profit professional association designed for the individual road safety educator. Just as provincial driving school associations ensure professional standards for the school owners, RSEA ensures professional standards for the individual educator. RSEA is open to everyone who is involved in educating the public about the safe use of our roads.
	SafeCanada.ca (Public Safety Canada)
	SafeCanada.ca is a one-stop shop for public safety and security information and services in Canada. This site is organized in an intuitive subject-based manner that allows you to find what you are looking for easily.
	Safer Needles Now
	A campaign to pressure governments across the country to implement mandatory use of safety-engineered medical devices in all health-care facilities in Canada.
	Safety Services Canada
	Safety Services Canada is Canada’s not-for-profit safety service provider, offering seamless, nation-wide training and education that reduces injuries, manages risk and improves the overall health and wellness of workers and workplace environments.
	Scented Products Education and Information Association of Canada
	The Scented Products Education and Information Association of Canada (SPEIAC) is a broadly-based, national coalition of organizations whose mandate is to disseminate information and provide public education about scented products including fine fragrances, cosmetics, toiletries and scented household products.
	SMARTRISK
	SMARTRISK is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. Founded in 1992, SMARTRISK has become one of the leading injury prevention groups in Canada and enjoys international recognition and support.
	Society of Toxicology of Canada
	a non-profit association whose objectives are to promote the acquisition, facilitate the dissemination, and encourage the utilization of knowledge in the science of toxicology.
	Standards Council of Canada
	The Standards Council of Canada is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization.
	The Health & Safety Report
	Monthly free, e-newsletter contains articles, events and resources with information that supports responsible decision-making and promotes safe and healthy workplaces. Offers current and back issues.
	Threads of Life
	Threads of life is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting families along their journey of healing who have suffered from a life-altering workplace injury or illness or who are living with an occupational disease. We help these families protect future generations of Canadian workers.
	Traffic Injury Research Foundation
	The mission of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is to reduce traffic related deaths and injuries. It achieves this mission by designing, promoting and implementing effective programs and policies, based on sound research.
	Transport Canada: Rail Safety Directorate
	The Rail Safety Directorate's mission is to develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best railway transportation system.
	Transport Canada: Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate
	The Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate is the focal point for the national program to promote public safety during the transportation of dangerous goods. The TDG Directorate serves as the major source of regulatory development, information and guidance on dangerous goods transport for the public, industry and government employees.
	Transportation Safety Board of Canada
	The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent agency created to advance transportation safety through the investigation of occurrences in the marine, pipeline, rail and air modes of transportation. Use our web site to learn more about the agency, our investigation process, and investigation reports.
	United Steelworkers (Canada): Health, Safety and Environment
	This section of the United Steelworkers of America-Canada site provides a wealth of occupational health and safety information.
	Web Information Service (formerly CCINFOWeb)
	This is the home page for the commercial OHS database service on the web, provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Databases include: MSDS, CHEMINDEX, CHEMINFO, RTECS, NIOSHTIC, HSELine and CISILO, plus environmental and occupational health & safety legislation from all Canadian jurisdictions. All databases may be searched for free. Access to the data itself is by subscription.
	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System: Official National Site
	The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labeling of containers of WHMIS "controlled products", the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and worker education and training programs.
	Agence de la santé publique du Canada: Section des blessures
	Un site interactif renfermant des données statistiques sur les blessures au Canada.
	Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada: santé et sécurité
	Le programme de santé et sécurité offre un éventail de service pour les membres tel que mandaté par les directives des congrès, du Conseil national d'administration et du Comité exécutif de l'Alliance.
	Association canadienne Air pour tous
	Nous appuyons les efforts entrepris par le secteur canadien du tourisme d’accueil pour promouvoir des solutions axées sur la ventilation.
	Association canadienne d'ergonomie
	L'Association canadienne d'ergonomie/Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) est une association dont les membres partagent un intérêt pour l'ergonomie, qu'il s'agisse de chercheurs se consacrant à élargir les champs de connaissances existantes, ou de praticiens s'efforçant d'appliquer les connaissances existantes, ou de membres du public ou de clients ayant besoin d'expertise et de services en ergonomie.
	Association canadienne d'ergonomie: Annuaire des consultants
	C'est en abordant les problèmes le plus tôt possible que les interventions ergonomiques entraînent de meilleures conséquences. Les bénéfices à long terme les plus remarquables se produisent lorsque le consultant travaille à titre de collaborateur et transfère une partie de son expertise au personnel de votre organisme ou élabore des méthodes et des principes directeurs pour assurer la continuité des réalisations initiales.
	Association canadienne de la médecine du travail et de l'environnement
	L’ACMTE est membre des Sociétés affiliées de l’Association médicale canadienne. Le Co