CCOHS

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is a Canadian federal agency based in Hamilton, Ontario. It was established in 1978 by the Canadian government to promote the total well-being—physical, psychosocial, and mental health—of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems, and solutions that support health, safety, and wellness programs.

History

The CCOHS was created through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act in 1978. The establishment of CCOHS was a response to the growing awareness of occupational health and safety issues in the workplace. The agency was designed to be a national resource for information and advice on workplace health and safety.

Mandate

The mandate of CCOHS is to promote workplace health and safety, and the physical and mental well-being of working Canadians. This is achieved through the provision of information, training, and education, as well as the development of management systems and solutions that support health, safety, and wellness programs.

Services

CCOHS offers a variety of services to help improve workplace health and safety, including:

• Information services: Providing access to a wide range of occupational health and safety information through publications, databases, and online resources.
• Training and education: Offering courses, workshops, and webinars on various health and safety topics.
• Management systems: Assisting organizations in developing and implementing health and safety management systems.
• Solutions: Providing tools and resources to help organizations address specific health and safety issues.

Publications and Resources

CCOHS publishes a wide range of materials on occupational health and safety topics, including:

• Fact sheets
• Guides
• Manuals
• Research reports
• Online databases

Partnerships and Collaborations

CCOHS collaborates with various national and international organizations to promote workplace health and safety. These partnerships help to enhance the reach and impact of CCOHS's programs and services.

Governance

CCOHS is governed by a tripartite Council of Governors, which includes representatives from government, employers, and labour organizations. This structure ensures that the perspectives of all stakeholders are considered in the development and delivery of CCOHS's programs and services.

Related Pages

• Occupational safety and health
• Workplace health promotion
• Canadian Labour Congress
• Employment and Social Development Canada
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health