SPRING EDITION Issue #47

Welcome to our spring edition of WSIB@work. In this issue, you'll find information about:

• Honouring families through the Day of Mourning and Steps for Life
• 2025 Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards winners
• How we can help you build a safer workplace
• WSIB account management made easy
• A free health and safety resource for you!

Honouring families through the Day of Mourning and Steps for Life

On Tuesday, April 28, we commemorate the National Day of Mourning as a day to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. 

The Day of Mourning gives us time to reflect on those whose lives have been forever changed by workplace tragedies. We encourage you to use these free resources to share the importance of the Day of Mourning with your employees, customers and networks.  

You can also show support for families devastated by workplace tragedy by volunteering, donating to, or walking in Steps for Life. Fundraising walks are held in cities across the province and support Threads of Life, a national charity that helps families in Canada who have been affected by workplace tragedies.

The results are in...

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our 2025 Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards: 

• Gold winner: DESO Construction Limited, Caledonia ($10,000 prize)  
• Silver winner (tied): Bayside Geoscience Inc., Thunder Bay ($6,000); Ottawa Home Care Associates Inc., Ottawa ($6,000) 
• Bronze winner: Simple Strokes Painting Solutions Inc., St. Marys ($4,000)

Join us in congratulating the winners on LinkedIn and Instagram.  

We can help you build a safer workplace

Our Health and Safety Excellence program helps you make your workplace safer, while you also earn rebates on your WSIB premiums. Plus, you’ll receive an extra $1,000 once you get started. Through our program, you can:

• reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses
• support employee confidence, productivity and psychological well-being
• get advice from leading health and safety professionals 
  

For small businesses or those new to health and safety, we have tailored support to give you confidence you’re taking the right steps. Sign up for an information session to learn about the program and how investing in health and safety can boost your bottom line.

WSIB account management made easy

We’ll soon be updating our online services to make it easier than ever to manage your WSIB account and claims online. You’ll be able to access key account information in one place, as soon as you log in, and have greater control over account access to ensure the right people can access the services you need.

Log in to your account now to review users and confirm or update your admin contact details to ensure a smooth and secure transition when our online services updates go live.

Free health and safety resources for you!

Looking to make your workplace safer? As a WSIB-registered business, you can access the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety’s Business Safety Portal for free!  

Join the thousands of businesses using the portal and save up to $1,700 a year on your subscription. Simply log in to or sign up for a WSIB online services account and click "access free health and safety resources" and follow the prompts to access the Business Safety Portal. You'll be able to start using industry-specific resources like templates, online courses, and practical manuals right away to help you make your business safer. 

Making a difference in Ontario

At the WSIB, we’re proud to strengthen our communities and contribute to the economic prosperity of our province by easing the burden caused by workplace injuries and illnesses. You can learn more about how our recent efforts have made a difference for businesses, people who experienced a workplace injury or illness and contributed to a more sustainable future. 

"What's New"

A newsletter by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Stay updated on current news from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development by subscribing to What's New. Delivered monthly to your inbox, this newsletter features the latest on occupational health and safety, employment standards and labour relations that could affect you and your workplace.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario.

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