Report from the OH&S Canada magazine (Spring 2025)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a free Workplace Mental Health Toolkit to help Canadian organizations create a supportive environment for mental health at work.
The online toolkit aims to empower business owners, managers, and supervisors to build a workplace culture where employees feel safe, respected, and valued. It includes informative videos, practical checklists, infographics, posters, and podcasts to help develop a strong mental health program, address hazards and risks, and hold meaningful conversations about mental health with colleagues. It also makes the connection between mental health and other human rights issues. Together, the resources in the toolkit can help organizations create a psychologically safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
“Creating an environment where employees feel supported and valued not only improves their well-being but also strengthens organizations. This toolkit can help employers start their journey toward a mental health program in the workplace,” said Anne Tennier, president and chief executive officer of CCOHS.
For more information and to access the Workplace Mental Health Toolkit, visit www.ccohs.ca/workplace-mental-health-toolkit.
My opinion
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), is one of my favorite associations/agencies to look for help when dealing with health and safety concerns.
I am an Ontario instructor in JHSC, part 1, and was a long-time trainer in Basic Certification Part I and II that was established by the WSIB. The WSIB thought enough of the CCOHS to include them as a reference for training purposes.
Please consider the CCOHS for questions you may have on health and safety in the workplace.
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Daniel L. Beal
CHSEP – Advanced Level
CEO & Senior Trainer
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