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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.
	African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety
	This newsletter, which is published by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, covers occupational health and safety topics from an Africian perspective.
	Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
	The ATSDR mission is to serve the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances.
	Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (AEII)
	The mission of AEII is to contribute to Alberta's economic prosperity and productivity by providing information and services to support the development of a skilled and productive labour force; fostering fair, safe, healthy and productive workplaces, and helping improve the well being of Albertan's.
	Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry: Approved Training Courses
	Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires training programs for these activities must be approved by AEII, Workplace Health and Safety. AEII approved training courses include: Asbestos Worker Training; Audiometric Technician Training; Explosives Safety Training and Blaster’s Permit; First Aid Training; Pulmonary Function Training.
	Alberta Labour Relations Board
	The mission of the Alberta Labour Relations Board is to administer, interpret and enforce Alberta's collective bargaining laws in an impartial, knowledgeable, efficient, timely and consistent way.
	Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Audio Visual Collection
	This extensive collection covers all aspects of workplace health and safety. Videos and DDS can be used to enhance safety meetings or for specific safety training. The Alberta Government Library Audio Visual collection consists of audio visual material from Canadian, American, British and other sources. Although some of these videos are based on legislation in jurisdictions other than Alberta, the effectiveness of the material is rarely diminished. The Audio Visual Service is part of the Labour Building Site Library which provides information and publications on occupational health and safety issues to Alberta's.
	Alberta Workplace Health and Safety
	Alberta Workplace Health and Safety is the primary government department responsible for administering workplace health and safety in Alberta. "Our priorities are clearly focused on breaking down barriers for all Alberta's so they can achieve greater independence in a workplace climate that promotes innovation, productivity, and worker safety."
	Alberta Workplace Health and Safety "Ask an Expert"
	Alberta government site and if you have a question or concern about workplace health and safety, or would like to report unsafe working conditions, please complete and submit the form below. Experts can provide one, free of charge, with information on; how to identify and control workplace hazards; the Partnerships in Health and Safety programs; the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and how to get an Occupational Health and Safety Officer to visit your worksheet.
	Appeal Commission: Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba
	The Mission is to ensure workers and employers continue to receive a full and impartial hearing of appeals in accordance with the rules of natural justice and that decisions by the Appeal Commission are a fair reflection of the facts of the case and the governing legislation.
	Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers' Compensation
	A transparent, open and accessible appeals process is one part of an effective workers' compensation system. Clear communication and easily accessible information are essential elements of the appeals process. This web site is one way to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is available in a format that is easy to find and use.
	Appeals Tribunal: Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission (New Brunswick)
	The Appeals Tribunal, under the legislative authority of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act, the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is mandated to hear appeals. At arm's length from the WHISK, the Appeals Tribunal is a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal, which respects the rules of natural justice. If a worker, their dependent or an employer is dissatisfied with a decision made by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, they can appeal it through the Appeals Tribunal.
	Asian-Pacific Regional Network on Occupational Safety and Health
	Asian-Pacific Regional Network on Occupational Safety and Health Information is a part of the global network of the ILO International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS). The Network was initiated by different agencies, institutions, and organizations from 24 countries of the Asia-Pacific Region, in 1993.
	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.
	Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety
	The Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety (BSN) is a regional network of ten countries around the Baltic Sea. The Network facilitates the exchange of information among the participating countries and offers easy and immediate access to country information in the Baltic Sea region also for users in other countries.
	BC Nurseline
	BC NurseLine provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice. Anywhere in the province, call BC NurseLine to speak to a registered nurse 24-hours or a pharmacist from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. every day. Specially trained nurses answer questions about health topics and procedures, identify symptoms, and help you decide when to see a health professional. Information and referrals are also provided to other services.
	BC Occupational Health and Safety List of Education & Training Providers
	The WCB of B.C. receives many calls from people requesting information about companies who provide training and consultation services on various workplace health and safety topics. In response, the WCB has prepared this list of B.C. Occupational Health and Safety
	British Columbia Safety Authority
	The British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) is a not for profit corporation that administers the service delivery components of the Safety Standards Act. The Authority delivers services which apply to work and products related to passenger ropeways, amusement devices, boilers and boiler systems, electrical equipment, elevating devices and passenger conveyors, gas systems and equipment, pressure vessels and piping, railways and refrigerator systems and equipment
	Calgary Regional Health Authority: Occupational Health and Safety Division
	The Occupational Health and Safety division, Human Resources Service of the Calgary Health Region is committed to providing the leadership and coordination for activities which support the common goal of working together to prevent illness and injury from occurring in the workplace and fostering health promotion.
	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 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'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/European Union Cooperation on Workplace Safety and Health
	The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work are working together to promote sharing of information on current safety and health topics of common interest. This web site provides links to occupational safety and health (OSH) information available from Canadian government agencies that have OSH responsibilities.
	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 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 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 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 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 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 Nuclear Safety Commission
	The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is best described as the nuclear energy and materials watchdog in Canada.
	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.
	Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR)
	Part of the US National Toxicology Program this web site is a resource for the latest information about potentially hazardous effects of chemicals on human reproduction and development.
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
	Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)
	The CSB is an independent United States agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents.
	CIS National Centres Information Network
	This Network is the product of the ongoing co-operation of the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) and its National and Collaborating Centres all over the world. The goal of this Network is to help its members and the rest of the world to find information from the participating countries on subjects related to occupational safety and health (OSH).
	Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
	The CSST is the organization mandated by the Government of Quebec to adminsiter the province's occupational health and safety plan.
	Department of Labour: Health and Safety Section
	Provides best practice information and guidance to assist New Zealand businesses with health and safety in the workplace. The Department of Labour also inspects workplaces to check on safety and health arrangements, investigates accidents at work, and makes sure employers and employees comply with health and safety legislation.
	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.
	Electrical Safety Authority
	Ontario’s Electricity Act and the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act and Regulations established the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) responsibility for regulating the safe use of electricity and equipment in Ontario, enforcing the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and appointing Inspectors.
	Employers' Advisers Office: Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services (B.C.)
	Employers' Advisers provide independent advice, assistance, representation and training to employers, potential employers and employer associations concerning workers' compensation issues.
	Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
	The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.
	Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis
	This site was established for the purpose of making railroad safety information readily available to a broad constituency which includes FRA personnel, railroad companies, research and planning organizations and the public, in general.
	Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
	Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, also known as FIOH, is a research and specialist organization in the field of occupational health and safety. The Institute’s goal is to promote the work ability, functional capacity and health of working population in Finland, and to enhance their quality of life. To this end, the Institute produces, compiles and disseminates research-based information on the interaction between work and health, and promotes the practical application of this information.
	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.
	Government of Alberta Approved Occupational Hygiene Consulting Firms
	A list of occupational hygiene consulting firms prequalified by the Alberta Personnel Administration office, to conduct occupational hygiene work in Alberta Government worksites.
	Guide to Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Information in British Columbia
	This is a directory of government agencies, libraries, associations, and other institutions with varying degrees of expertise in or containing information on occupational health and safety, including such areas as workers’ compensation, rehabilitation, and environmental health, among others.
	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.
	Health and Safety Executive (UK)
	The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
	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.
	Health & Safety Laboratory
	The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility with over 30 years of research experience across all sectors.
	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.
	Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (UK)
	The Council is a non-departmental public body whose primary purpose is to advise on the the prescription of diseases concerning the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Scheme.
	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.
	Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
	The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) is a scientific research organization known for the quality of its work and the expertise of its personnel.
	Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ)
	The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) is a government organization founded in 1998 to improve the coordination, development and use of expertise in public health. Its creation involved uniting the province's principal public health laboratories and centres of expertise and transferring and assigning staff from a number of regional public health departments and from the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
	Labour Relations Board of British Columbia
	The Labour Relations Code (the "Code") establishes the Labour Relations Board. The statute grants the Board exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine applications and complaints under the Code and to make orders under the Code that it deems appropriate.
	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.
	Manitoba Farm Safety
	The Workplace Safety and Health Division in conjunction with Manitoba Agriculture and Food administer the provincial farm safety. Currently, agriculture accounts for a significant portion of reported workplace deaths and injuries. As with most of the other workplaces in Manitoba, the Workplace Safety and Health Act does apply to farm workplaces, affording all workers the same right to protection of their safety and health while at work.
	Manitoba Heavy Construction Association Inc
	Founded in 1943, the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) is a non-profit organization advocating the positive relationship between sustainable investment in infrastructure and our quality of life, the economy and the environment. The Association promotes a safe workplace for industry employees, by providing an integrated Safety, Health and Environment Program (SHEP).
	Manitoba Labour Board
	The Labour Relations Act establishes the mandate of the Manitoba Labour Board as an independent and autonomous specialist tribunal responsible for the fair and efficient administration and adjudication of responsibilities assigned to it under this Act and sections of any other acts.
	Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Division: Audio Visual Lending Library
	Health and safety audio visual collection that is available for loan to residents of Manitoba. This site provides access to the collection along with guidelines for the borrowing of materials.
	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.
	Mine Safety and Health Administration (USA)
	The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation's mines.
	Ministry of Labour: Ontario
	The Ministry of Labour's mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario.
	National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD)
	US national database of agriculturally related health and safety information contributed by safety professionals and organizations.
	National Association of Government Labor Officials
	NAGLO is a professional association consisting of the chief official in each state and territory of the United States responsible for overseeing the laws that protect and serve working men and women throughout the nation.
	National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)
	The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) strives to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases or deaths that result from interactions between people and their environment.
	National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (EPA)
	This US Environmental Protection Agency laboratory "is the agency's focal point for scientific research on the effects of contaminants and environmental stressors on human health and ecosystem integrity."
	National Institute for Occcupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
	The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services.
	National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
	The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is one of 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is a component of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The mission of the NIEHS is to reduce the burden of human illness and disability by understanding how the environment influences the development and progression of human disease.
	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 Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee
	NOHSAC is responsible for providing independent advice directly to the Minister of Labour on major occupational health and safety issues in New Zealand.
	National Toxicology Program
	The NTP is an interagency program whose mission is to evaluate agents of public health concern by developing and applying tools of modern toxicology and molecular biology.
	National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
	The NTSB is an independent agency charged with determining the probable cause of transportation accidents and promoting transportation safety.
	Naval Safety Center
	United States Navy site which deals with all aspects of health and safety.
	Newfoundland and Labrador WHSCC: Certified Training Providers for OH&S Committees
	List of Certified Training Providers for OH&S Committees, Worker Health & Safety Representatives and Worker Health and Safety Designate as recommended by the Prevention Services section of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador.
	Nova Scotia Environment and Labour
	Nova Scotia Environment and Labour is responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of our environment and the health and safety of Nova Scotians. One goal of the department is to establish and enforce clear standards to reduce occupational injury and illness.
	Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board and Construction Industry Panel
	The Labour Relations Board and Construction Industry Panel help to resolve disputes between labour and management that relate to the Trade Union Act. This web site provides information about the Board's services.
	NT WorkSafe
	NT WorkSafe is the administrative and regulatory arm of the Northern Territory Work Health Authority the statutory body established under the Work Health Act. NT WorkSafe is resonsible for the Territory-wide regulation of occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and workers' compensation.
	Occupational Health and Safety Branch: Department of Government Services (Newfoundland & Labrador)
	The mandate is to maintain and improve health and safety standards in the workplace through the administration of: the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations; the Mines Safety of Workers Regulations; the Radiation Health and Safety Act and Regulations and, other associated Regulations, Codes of Practice and specified standards.
	Occupational Health and Safety Division: Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour
	The goal of the deapartment is to establish and enforce clear standards to reduce occupational injury and illness. As a key part of Nova Scotia's Workplace Safety and Insurance System. This department enforces the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
	The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health.
	Office of the Employer Advisor (Ontario)
	The OEA is an independent agency of the Ministry of Labour and has been helping Ontario employers manage their workplace safety and insurance costs, since 1985. They provide expert advice to any size employer; including mediation, negotiation, and representation throughout the workplace safety and insurance system to employers who primarily employ fewer than 100 employees.
	Office of the Worker Advisor (OWA)
	The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is an independent agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour. The OWA provides free services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors in workplace insurance matters (formerly called workers' compensation).
	Ontario Labour Relations Board
	The Ontario Labour Relations Board is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal mandated to mediate and adjudicate a variety of employment and labour relations-related matters under a number of Ontario statutes.
	Ontario Workplace Gateway
	Developed by the Ministry of Labour, the Ontario Workplace Gateway provides employers, workers and others with one-stop access to information and services on a wide variety of workplace-related topics. Ranging from rights, responsibilities and resources respecting employment standards and health and safety laws, environmental protection and other legislated standards, the Ontario Workplace Gateway helps you find the information and answers you need to ensure safe, fair and harmonious workplaces.
	Ontario Workplace Tribunals Library
	Subject areas include labour relations law, employment law, workers' compensation, human rights, pay equity law, administrative law, medical issues pertaining to workers' compensation. Materials include decisions of the tribunals, law reports, government documents, books, journals, policy manuals.
	OSH for Everyone: Northwest Territories & Nunavut
	This collection of occupational health and safety (OH&S) resources is designed to help workers and employers prevent injuries and illnesses in their workplace.
	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.
	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.
	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 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.
	Queensland: Workplace Health and Safety
	Promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of Queensland.
	SAFE Work Manitoba
	SAFE Work is an injury and illness prevention strategy developed by the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and the Workplace Safety and Health Division (WSHD). The goal is to reduce time-loss injury rate in the workplace by 25 percent over five years with the participation of industry, labour and educational organizations.
	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.
	Safety Codes Council
	Working in partnership with industry, municipalities, labour, and government, the Safety Codes Council provides Albertan's with quality public safety systems for structures, facilities and equipment and provide competency-based training for Safety Codes Officers.
	Saskatchewan Farm Safety
	Saskatchewan Labour Farm Safety Program works with many partners to prevent injuries and promote safe work practices on the farm through: presentations for the schools and public; exhibits at trade shows; information for the media; resource information for the public; a statistical database on Saskatchewan farm fatalities.
	Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board
	The Board administers The Trade Union Act, The Construction Industry Labour Relations Act, 1992 and The Health Labour Relations Reorganization Act. These laws apply to most unionized employees in Saskatchewan. They do not generally apply to non-unionized employees or to employees, unionized or otherwise, of companies which fall under federal jurisdiction such as telecommunications companies or airlines.
	Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
	The mandate of the Department is to ensure that Saskatchewan workers are employed in safe, fair and productive workplaces. The Department carries out this mandate through labour legislation, prevention, education and training services, through promoting, developing and enforcing occupational health and safety and labour standards, providing support to injured workers and assisting in preventing and resolving workplace disputes.
	Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
	Serving injured workers and employers, their vision is to excel in the development and delivery of workers' compensation and injury prevention programs and services.
	Service du répertoire toxicologique of the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
	The mandate of the Service du répertoire toxicologique of the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST) is to provide information on chemical or biological products used in the workplace. This information allows Québec employers and workers to have a better knowledge of the health and safety risks associated with the products that they use, thereby promoting the putting in place of appropriate prevention methods. Only a portion of the contents of the Service du répertoire toxicologique site is available in English.
	Standards Council of Canada
	The Standards Council of Canada is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization.
	Student WorkSafe Planning 10 (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia)
	A recommended resource of The Ministry of Education, it has been significantly revised to support the new Planning 10 curriculum. Relevant materials from the existing Student WorkSafe 10, 11 and 12 have been combined to address the Ministry's new policy on Work Experience Requirements for Graduation and Workplace Safety. This resource includes six lesson plans, each designed to correspond to one or more prescribed learning outcomes from the provincially prescribed Planning 10 curriculum.
	Telehealth Ontario: Ask an Expert
	HealthyOntario.com's Ask An Expert service allows you to direct non-emergency medical inquiries regarding hot health topics to a health information expert. All inquiries and responses are processed by Prescient Digital Media Ltd. under the supervision of HealthyOntario.com's Chief Medical Editor. This service is operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and managed by Prescient Digital Media. Inquiries are currently being taken in regards to six issues crucial to the wellness of Ontarians: Arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, smoking cessation, and weight loss.
	Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program (TEHIP)
	This program is part of the Specialized Information Services (SIS) Division of the US National Library of Medicine (NLM). This site is an access point for all of the databases available on the Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET), as well as a Chemical Information page for additional information on drugs, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and other potential toxins.
	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.
	Tri-National Working Group of Government Experts on Workplace Safety and Health
	The North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC) is a supplemental agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed by the United States, Mexico and Canada, which entered into force on January 1, 1994. The objectives of the NAALC are, among other things, to improve working conditions and living standards, to promote a set of guiding labor principles, and to encourage cooperation to promote innovation and rising levels of productivity and quality.
	U. S. Department of Labor
	The United States Department of Labor is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics. Many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by the United States Secretary of Labor.
	Work smart Ontario
	For new and young workers starting out in the workforce in Ontario, this site has the information you need to know about protecting your health and safety and understanding your employment rights.
	WorkCover ACT
	ACT WorkCover's core business is to administer, implement and enforce legislation covering occupational health and safety; workers' compensation; dangerous substances and labour regulation.
	WorkCover NSW
	WorkCover promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of NSW.
	WorkCover SA
	WorkCover SA is funded by employers to manage a balanced and financially sound system that rehabilitates, compensates and returns injured workers to safe workplaces and the community.
	WorkCover Tasmania
	WorkCover Tasmania promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of Tasmania.
	WorkCover WA
	WorkCover WA is the statutory authority responsible for the regulation and administration of the workers' compensation system in Western Australia.
	Worker Advisor Program: Prince Edward Island
	The Worker Advisor will assist injured workers and their families receive the benefits they are entitled to under the Workers Compensation Act and in particular with the appeals process.
	Worker's Compensation Board: Northwest Territories and Nunavut
	The site provides compensation and occupational health & safety information for workers in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
	Workers' Advisers Program: Nova Scotia Environment and Labour
	The Workers' Advisers Program is a legal clinic that is funded by the provincial government offering services to injured workers.
	Workers' Advisor Office: Northwest Territories & Nunavut
	This office assists with talking with the WCB about claims and trying to work out a solutions; explaining the WCB process and WCB decisions; helping to decide if any more information is needed in a case; reviewing file evidence; helping to prepare and present a case to all WCB decision-making levels; helping you and your family find other community services that you might need.
	Workers' Advocate: Government of Yukon
	The Workers' Advocate is appointed by the Minister of Justice to advocate on the behalf of injured workers. The main duty of the Worker's Advocate is to advise workers and the dependents of deceased workers on the workers' compensation process, and the meaning and effect of compensation claims.
	Workers' Compensation Administrators Directory
	The North Carolina Industrial Commission's list of United States and Canadian workers' compensation agencies is a separate document. It is updated daily, as they receive new information; and is probably the most complete and up-to-date listing of its type available anywhere.
	Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal of British Columbia
	This website is intended to help you with various aspects of the appeal process. The 'How to Appeal' section provides an explanation of how to initiate an appeal, access to various appeal forms, links to WCAT publications and other resources that may be helpful. The 'Research' section provides a searchable database of WCAT decisions and links to other sites that may assist you with the appeal process. The 'Publications' section provides access to publications that may also be of assistance.
	Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal: Prince Edward Island
	This tribunal is a body appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council established to hear appeals of Internal Reconsideration Officer decisions and any other matter referred to it by the Workers Compensation Board.
	Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal: Nova Scotia
	The Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal is an independent tribunal which hears and decides appeals from final decisions of the Workers' Compensation Board.
	Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
	The Workers´ Compensation Board of Alberta is a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers’ compensation system for the province. Through the payment of premiums, 117,000 employers fund this no-fault system to provide compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.5 million workers.
	Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
	Working with its partners, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba promotes safe and healthy workplaces, promotes recovery and return to work, provides compassionate and supportive compensation services for workers and employers, and ensures responsible financial stewardship.
	Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba: 24 Hour Distress Line
	If you or a member of your family is having trouble dealing with the effects of your injury, call the WEB Distress Line. Trained counselors from Klinic Community Health Centre are there to help you 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The service is totally confidential and free of charge.
	Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
	The WCB provides injury prevention information and education; protection from legal action; financial and health-care benefits; rate incentive programs; and co-ordination of the partners in the workplace safety and insurance system.
	Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island
	WEB exists to promote safe workplaces and to protect employers and injured workers through a sustainable accident insurance program.
	Working Partners for an Alcohol-and Drug-Free-Workplace
	Working Partners strives to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address drug and alcohol problems.
	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.
	Workplace Health Connect
	Workplace Health Connect is a free no obligation service set up in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive. We provide free, practical advice on workplace health and safety, working with both managers and staff. And our aim is to transfer knowledge and skills direct to