The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)-formerly the Workers' Compensation Board-oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system. The WSIB also administers the province's no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers. As part of this system, the WSIB provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of healthcare, and assists in early and safe return to work for workers who are injured on the job or contract an occupational disease. The WSIB is funded entirely by employer premiums.

Workplace health and safety

Safe workplaces mean better health and quality of life for workers. Safe and healthy workplaces also contribute to profitability and can result in lower insurance premiums for employers.

As an employer, you have several responsibilities in maintaining a safe workplace, including proper training and equipment, providing First Aid training and kits, and following proper procedures in case of injury. For more information on your responsibilities, visit the prevention section of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board web site.

There are several steps that you, as an employer, can take to manage the health and safety policy in your company, including setting standards, communicating these standards and expectations to employees, training employees, evaluating your policy on an annual basis, and acknowledging successes and making improvements.

The WSIB is committed to working with employers to eliminate all workplace related injuries and illnesses in Ontario.

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