Category: Health and Safety
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Government needs to stop treating heroes like zeroes
Many public service workers rush towards emergencies. Why do we abandon them when their courage causes them mental harm? By Wendy Lee, Local 575, InSolidarity Committee Violence. Extreme distress. Catastrophic injuries and wounds. For many front-line workers, these are an inevitable part of the job, taking an inevitable toll on their mental health. And yet,…
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A Safety Message from OPSEU/SEFPO Ambulance Division
Carbon Monoxide will hide. Protect what’s inside! Did you know? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is considered the leading cause of unintentional poisonings in Canada. A CO alarm must be installed in each of the following locations in a house: Adjacent to each sleeping area. On every storey of your home, including storeys that do not have…
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“We Are One”: Ontario Workers Unite at OFL’s 18th Biennial Convention
By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) held its 18th Biennial Convention from November 17-21, 2025, bringing nearly a thousand delegates from across the province to Toronto for a week of debate, strategy, solidarity, and movement-building. Representing 54 unions and one million workers, the OFL is Canada’s largest provincial…
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The Canadian Labour Congress is launching its second national survey on harassment and violence at work
Launching September 18th, 2025 On September 18th, 2025, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will be launching their second nationwide Respect at Work survey to gain valuable insights from workers across Canada. The first survey, launched in 2020, showed that eighty-eight percent of workers who experienced harassment and violence or sexual harassment and violence at work…
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Bearing Witness: Vicarious Trauma and Human Rights Violations in the Work
By Kris Weatherall, Local 304, Provincial Human Rights Committee Workers across Ontario’s public services—including paramedics, correctional officers, 911 operators, child protection workers—are regularly exposed to deeply disturbing events, many involving human rights violations. These professionals are tasked with protecting vulnerable populations and maintaining public safety, but in doing so, they often become second-hand victims of…
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The Worker Safety Engagement Tour – May 23 & 24, 2025
Download Flyer A team of our very own expert OPSEU/SEFPO staff from the areas of: Health and Safety WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) Pension and Insured Benefits Will be in your area to allow OPSEU/SEFPO members from every sector and Regional Staff to drop-in, meet and greet other members, ask questions of the visiting…
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Virtual Worker Safety Engagement Tour – Registration is now open!
You asked and we listened! Registration for Virtual Worker Safety Engagement Tour is now open. We will be available on April 8 at 12pm – 2pm or 6pm – 8pm. The Worker Safety Engagement Tour aims to introduce a boost of energy, bring information, and support the work of the Union, by providing more resources and…
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Worker Safety Engagement Tour – Windsor
A team of our very own expert OPSEU/SEFPO staff from the areas of: Health and Safety WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) Pension and Insured Benefits Will be in your area to allow OPSEU/SEFPO members from every sector and Regional Staff to drop-in, meet and greet other members, ask questions of the visiting staff, check…
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Webinar – Running on empty: Managing fatigue and burnout among first responders and other public safety personnel
The Canadian Institute for Public Research and Treatment hosts a series of webinars for first responders. The next webinar is on March 26 at 1pm: The demands of public safety work can significantly increase the risk of fatigue among first responders and other public safety personnel (PSP), which can contribute to occupational burnout and have…
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Webinar: First Responder Mental Health
Trillium Health Partners Insight Health Solutions hosts a First Responder Mental Health (FRMH) Speaker Series. The next session is on Wednesday, March 5th and will be hosted by Dr. Nadia Aleem. Webinar Details: Topic: FRMH Speaker Series: Are We Sacrificing Meaning for Biology in the Treatment of PTSI’s? The Importance of Maintaining a Balanced Clinical…
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Waiting for Paramedics: What you need to know
A Safety Message from OPSEU/SEFPO Paramedics Paramedics play a crucial role in emergencies and knowing how quickly they can reach you can make all the difference. On behalf of OPSEU/SEFPO Paramedics, we’re sharing important details on where you can find this life-saving information. Simply scan the QR code below to see what wait times are…
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Corrections and Youth Justice members elect new leaders and raise almost $28K for Badge of Life Canada
OPSEU/SEFPO Correctional Bargaining Unit delegates from every OPS Corrections and Youth Justice local elected their leaders at the biennial OPS Correctional Bargaining Unit Divisional Meetings October 26-27, 2024. (Scroll down for election results.) They also received reports from their Ministry Employee Relations Committee (MERC) teams, their health and safety committees and their bargaining team, as…
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Worker Safety Engagement Tour – Toronto
Printable PDF A team of our very own expert OPSEU/SEFPO staff from the areas of: Health and Safety WSIB (Worker Safety and Insurance Board) Pension and Insured Benefits Will be in your area to allow OPSEU/SEFPO members from every sector and Regional Staff to drop-in, meet and greet other members, ask questions of the visiting…
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Corrections Health and Safety Resources
Corrections Health and Safety 2024 – Re-thinking health and safety in Corrections 2019 Corrections Health and Safety Conference Material
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Worker Safety Engagement Tour – Kingston
Printable PDF A team of our very own expert OPSEU/SEFPO staff from the areas of: Health and Safety WSIB (Worker Safety and Insurance Board) Pension and Insured Benefits Will be in your area to allow OPSEU/SEFPO members from every sector and Regional Staff to drop-in, meet and greet other members, ask questions of the visiting…
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Worker Safety Engagement Tour – Ottawa
Printable PDF A team of our very own expert OPSEU/SEFPO staff from the areas of: Health and Safety WSIB (Worker Safety and Insurance Board) Pension and Insured Benefits Will be in your area to allow OPSEU/SEFPO members from every sector and Regional Staff to drop-in, meet and greet other members, ask questions of the visiting…
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Worker Safety Engagement Tour! Hamilton on Jan 22 and Guelph on Jan 23
Printable PDF A team of our very own expert OPSEU/SEFPO staff from the areas of: Health and Safety WSIB (Worker Safety and Insurance Board) Pension and Insured Benefits Will be in your area to allow OPSEU/SEFPO members from every sector and Regional Staff to drop-in, meet and greet other members, ask questions of the visiting…