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This evening during rush hour, a black-wrapped streetcar will run empty in honour of those who never made the commute home. April 28 is the Day of Mourning - the day we honour all who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
In 2017, 227 people died as a result of a work-related injuries or illness. On April 28 we remember. So what happened to them, never happens again.
#DayOfMourning
The
#DayOfMourning
streetcar is currently running. We are paying tribute to those who never made the commute home because of a workplace tragedy. Learn more at
In 2020, 245 people in Ontario died because of work-related injuries or illness, and 28 of these deaths were caused by COVID-19. Behind that number are 245 stories of grief and loss for families and friends whose lives are forever changed. Today we remember them.
#DayofMournig
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In 2018, 228 people died as a result of a work-related injury or illness in Ontario. Today, on the National
#DayofMourning
we remember. So what happened to them, never happens again.
In 2017, 227 people died from work-related injuries or illnesses. on April 28,
#DayOfMourning
, we’re called to remember those we lost and reinvigorate our commitment to workplace health and safety.
In 2021, 319 people died as a result of a work-related injury or illness in Ontario. Behind that number are 319 different stories of grief, loss, and families and friends whose lives that have been tragically changed forever.
Today we remember them.
#DayofMourning
Every year millions of Ontarians go to work. And every year, too many of them never make the commute home. On April 28 we remember those workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
#DayofMourning
Every year millions of Ontarians go to work. And every year, too many of them never make the commute home. April 28 marks the National
#DayofMourning
. A day dedicated to remembering those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
Every year on April 28, we take a moment to remember the people who died, were injured or suffered illness because of work and the families and communities they've left behind.
#DayofMourning
In 2019, 190 people died as a result of a work-related injury or illness in Ontario. Today, we remember. So what happened to them, never happens again.
#DayofMourning
Every year millions of Ontarians go to work. And in 2017, 227 never made the commute home. April 28 marks the National
#DayofMourning
. A day dedicated to remembering those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
On April 28, we remember. Last night we filmed our special Day of Mourning video – which included these streetcars. They’ll be running throughout April to help bring awareness to this important day.
If you’re in Toronto tonight, be sure to stop by the CN Tower and the Toronto sign at city hall. They're both shining yellow in honour of the
#DayofMourning
.
Every year millions of Ontarians go to work. And every year, too many of them never make the commute home. April 28 marks the National
#DayofMourning
. A day dedicated to remembering those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was also Chair of the WSIB from 1980-1985, back when we were called the Worker's Compensation Board.
#LincolnAlexanderDay
Spare a moment to remember that this is
#LincolnAlexanderDay
in Canada. "Linc" was born 99 years ago today. He was our 1st Black MP, cabinet minister, and Ont. lieutenant-governor. And beyond that, a thoroughly fabulous guy. A true pioneer from the
@cityofhamilton
.
#BlackHistory
Over the weekend we were honored to receive the 2018 Public Service Award by
@ONPsych
for our collaborative Community Mental Health Program. The program works to improve the access to
#mentalhealth
services for first responders and people requiring psychological services.
In 2022, 242 people died as a result of a work-related injury or illness in Ontario.
Behind that number are 242 different stories of grief, loss and heartache for the families, friends and coworkers whose lives have been forever changed. Today we remember them.
#DayofMourning
Join us on April 28 to honour those who have suffered a workplace death, injury or illness. On this day, we support the families, friends & colleagues whose lives have been forever changed by these events. Ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. on our YouTube channel.
#DayofMourning
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Proud moment today at the WSIB. After traveling around the province to be signed, the Jerseys of Courage are hanging on our walls as a reminder of our commitment to opposing unsafe work.
@mysafework
Last year in Ontario, 269 people died because of a work-related injury or illness. That’s 269 too many. Today, we honour them. Every day, we remember them.
#DayOfMourning
We’re hoping to change the conversation around
#mentalhealth
by working with people with work-related chronic mental stress get the support and help they need. To learn more visit our website.
Today we honoured those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace in a very special ceremony to commemorate the National
#DayOfMourning
.
We hope you take a moment to watch some powerful moments from the ceremony.
Don't just wing it when it comes to workplace safety - you're only human. Learn more about how you can play a role in keeping yourself safe at work this summer at
#PracticeSafeWork
In 2018, 228 people died from work-related injuries or illnesses. Today, on the
#DayOfMourning
, we’re called to remember those we lost and reinvigorate our commitment to workplace health and safety.
A huge thank you to our WSIB nurses! They may not wear scrubs, but everyday through their care, encouragement & expertise they help hundreds of Ontarians who were injured at work get through recovery & return to work. Sounds like a hero to us!
#NationalNursingWeek
#AVoiceToLead
Today we celebrated our health and safety partners and their commitment to bringing our Health and Safety Excellence program to the community. With their leadership and support, we’ll work together to provide better workplace safety education & access to employers across Ontario.
With our new policy in effect, we’ve put together a helpful list of examples outlining the considerations of work-related chronic mental stress.
#WorkplaceMentalHealth
We care about the communities we work and live in, so today we're joining
@AccessNowApp
in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility in the workplace.
#MapMission
It’s never too early to learn about the importance of workplace health and safety. It was a pleasure spending the day with the all the students who joined us for
#TakeOurKidsToWorkDay
.
To recognize International Women’s Day this year, we sat down to learn more about the extraordinary women we work with. In careers ranging from STEM to health care - each narrative is different, each woman unique. We’ll be sharing their stories over the next few days
#IWD2019
We remember them. On April 28, we honour all those who have died, been injured or suffered illness at work so what happened to them, never happens again.
#DayofMourning
April 28 marks the National
#DayofMourning
, a day dedicated to remembering those we've lost and a time to reflect on how we can always do more to make our workplaces healthy and safe.
We chatted with our colleagues who shared with us their words of women empowerment. From personal reflections on what makes women amazing to confidence-building advice, Vicki, Liz and Abiola have us excited to celebrate International Women's Day
#IWD2020
This past year has been hard. We know.
Let’s mark
#BellLetsTalk
day by taking some positive steps at work. Take the time to check-in with colleagues, recognize stressors and talk openly about burnout. Mental health has always mattered, but now more than ever every action counts
Mental health was top of mind for our President and CEO Jeff Lang when he spoke to the members of
#PAOAGM2022
this morning. Thanks to
@PoliceAssocON
and
@PresidentPAO
Mark Baxter for the warm welcome at your AGM today.
We believe that good mental health is just as important as physical health. Let's change the conversation and promote healthy minds in the workplace.
#BellLetsTalk
In 2018 we:
✅Eliminated the Unfunded Liability
✅Saw a reduction in the average 2019 premium rate
✅Secured future of our health & safety programs and services
Look what we can do when we work together.
Today we celebrate the life of Lincoln Alexander.
He was an extraordinary man who served as Canada’s first Black MP, the federal Minister of Labour and Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor.
A true trailblazer!
Today we celebrated the launch of our new innovation lab in the
@Communitech
community. Stay tuned to learn more of where this innovation will take us!
Thanks to all the students, teachers and coaches who visited our
#SkillsON2018
booth. These are a couple of our favourite
#PracticeSafeWork
dolls. Look out for their video debut this summer!
Small businesses are the backbone of Ontario's economy. Did you know
#SmallBiz
makes up two thirds of private sector employment - representing over three million employees in Ontario.
#TooBig2Ignore
@OntarioCofC
Thanks to all of the participants in our Safety Groups program. It was a pleasure to attend some of your recent events to celebrate your success. We encourage you to continue to build upon your accomplishments through our new Health and Safety Excellence program.
"We would always kiss each other, say love you - have a good day. And he walked out the door and never came home." On April 28 we remember the men and women, like Virginia's husband who lost their life because of work.
#DayOfMourning
Today is
#BlueMonday
, reportedly the most depressing day of the year. Make an effort to brighten someone’s day. A small gesture can make a big difference.
Congratulations to WSIB Board member, Sari Sairanen, on being appointed governor representing workers for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety!
@CCOHS
Today we celebrate
#FirstRespondersDay
! Thank you to the women and men who consistently display their bravery and dedication by keeping Ontarians safe every day.
Meet Chad! Our in-house professional when it comes to visual communication and graphic design. As a proud member of the LGBT+ community, Chad ensures there is diverse representation of all people and their identities in the work that the WSIB does. More at
April 28 marks the National
#DayofMourning
. A day dedicated to remembering those we've lost and a time to reflect on how we can always do more to make our workplaces healthy and safe.
Today, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of women in the workplace who continuously make a difference and challenge the status quo. We support you every step of the way.
#IWD2021
#InternationalWomensDay
#ChoosetoChallenge
BREAKING: The WSIB will hold 2021 premium rates at the same rates businesses paid in 2020. We believe this is necessary to give Ontario businesses a year of stability as we all recover from the economic fallout of the pandemic.
#wsibAGM
#BREAKING
: Ontario businesses will see their premium rates reduced by an average of 29.8% for 2019. This is the third year in a row we’ve been able to lower premium rates for businesses.
#wsibAGM
Ontario’s workplaces are 1.6% safer compared to last year. Check out our Health and Safety Index to find out how this score was calculated and how your industry ranked.
Sprains and strains to soft tissues in the back, shoulder and wrist are among the leading causes of disability in Ontario's workforce. For tips and examples read the newly updated musculoskeletal disorder prevention guideline.
“My aunt was a bit of a radical in her time, a female accountant in aviation and part of a society that thought a women’s purpose could be found in the kitchen. 30 years later, I work for a company that champions women, but like my aunt, I know the journey isn’t over.”
#IWD2019
As we head into the last long weekend of the summer, do you know the history behind
#LabourDay
? It first became a national holiday in 1894 as day to to recognize workers’ rights and organized labour.
You are one of the lucky ones. You get to complain about the morning commute and spill coffee on your shirt. You are one of the lucky ones because you get to go to work today. April 28 is the
#DayOfMourning
. Visit for more information.
If you're working outside this summer, make sure to beat the heat! Learn the signs of heat stress and how to protect yourself this summer with this great resource from
@WSPS_NEWS
The Steps for Life walk, supports families of workplace tragedies. Find a walk in your community and learn more about the support services
@threadsoflifeca
offers.
Unlike cuts and bruises, workplace noise-induced hearing loss happens gradually, is rarely painful, and often takes years of exposure to develop. Take the quiz & find out how old your ears are.
#ToneItDown
#WorldHearingDay2018
What better way to dive into
#SmallBusinessWeek
than to announce our finalists for the Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards. Each day this week, we'll spotlight one of the top five finalists and share how they stepped up to keep their employees and customers safe.
Take this video as a cautionary tail.🦎Talk to your boss, supervisor or Health and Safety Representative about going over workplace safety protocols. You have the right to know about hazards and what to do about them.
#PracticeSafeWork