The 2016-2017 fiscal year has been one of collaboration and achievement, building on the momentum of our
previous year as we set out to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones; address current and emerging
issues; and reach more Canadians than ever before.
Our efforts to address health and safety in high risk sectors have forged new relationships in the mining,
construction and transportation industries, further expanding the reach and impact of the work of CCOHS. Among
the efforts, CCOHS hosted an inaugural meeting of mining health and safety groups across Canada, engaged
new partnerships with the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association, and
extended agreements with several jurisdictions to deliver important safety information. For these initiatives
CCOHS developed customized web and mobile apps, portals and e-learning that make information and guidance
related to occupational health and safety legislation readily available and accessible to Canadians.
CCOHS continued to respond to current workplace issues, adding a national perspective to round table
discussions on, for example, the potential impacts in the workplace from the proposed legalization of cannabis,
and how to prevent injuries that could result from impairment.
To promote positive action around workplace mental health, CCOHS partnered with the Government of Canada
on a national social media campaign. As a result of this initiative, visits to the CCOHS Mental Health portal and
resources increased significantly.
In expanding our partner network, we also increased our public profile. Over the past year, CCOHS participated
in a record number of 52 speaking and conference engagements across the country, listening to and exchanging
ideas and perspectives on current occupational health and safety issues.
For the third year, CCOHS sponsored the national Youth Focus on Safety video contest, and vigorously promoted
the viewing of the submissions to raise awareness of health and safety in workplaces and among youth in Canada.
In the coming year CCOHS will remain focused on building partnerships that continue to extend the reach
and impact of the information, advice, and knowledge shared so that workers, employers, and workplaces can
introduce positive change that helps create safe and healthy workplaces in Canada.
Finally, we would like to extend our appreciation to the Council of Governors for their guidance, commitment, and
continued support, and to the CCOHS team for their contributions to the success of the organization. These efforts
help enable the growth of the Centre’s impact, and most importantly, make a difference in the lives of workers.
Gary Robertson,Chair of the Council of Governors
Gareth Jones, President and CEO