Safety First: How Canada is Redefining Workplace Wellness
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Safety First: How Canada is Redefining Workplace Wellness
Workplace safety once meant hard hats and fire drills. Today, it means much more. During North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week in May, Canada shines a spotlight not only on physical safety but on the emotional and mental well-being of workers.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has expanded its scope, supporting both hazard prevention and psychological wellness. With mental health challenges responsible for nearly one-third of disability claims in Canada, employers are now expected to offer more than a first aid kit.
New technologies like real-time risk detection and VR-based training are enhancing safety protocols. Meanwhile, leaders are investing in mental health first aid training and support programs. Hybrid and remote work models also bring new safety challenges, such as isolation, burnout, and digital fatigue, requiring a different kind of vigilance.
The message is clear: wellness is foundational to productivity. By treating employees as whole people—body and mind—Canadian workplaces are becoming safer, more humane, and better prepared for the future of work.
References
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. https://www.ccohs.ca
Mental Health Commission of Canada. https://mentalhealthcommission.ca
NAOSH Canada. https://naosh.org
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