WSIB - Ontario Nurses' Association

Ontario Nurses’ AssociationSECTION HRESOURCESThe Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is dedicated to providing all memberswith the information and support they need in the important area of occupationalhealth and safety.Here’s what we offer:• ONA provides support to each bargaining unit’s occupational health andsafety representative when there is a perceived violation to the OHSA.Through Local activities, the bargaining unit is the primary provider of occupationalhealth and safety services to membership. That includes ensuringthere is a functioning JHSC at the bargaining unit level when requiredby the legislation. Resource support is provided to bargaining units by theLROs on the WSIB Team, which includes planning and coordinating theoccupational health and safety services provided in ONA’s five regions.• Additionally at the provincial level, support is provided to staff and membershipby the provincial Vice-President who holds the portfolio for occupationalhealth and safety, the LROs that specialize in occupational healthand WSIB matters, and the professional practice specialists.CONTACT USIf you have any questions about this booklet, your WSIB claim orother WSIB issues, contact the ONA WSIB Intake Line:8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri.:(416) 964-8833, ext. 77211-800-387-5580, ext. 7721After hours:(416) 964-8833; enter ‘0’ for Toronto office; enter ext. 77211-800-387-5580; enter ‘0’ for Toronto office; enter ext. 7721Ext. 7721 is monitored by the ONA WSIB Intake Officerand your call will be returned within 48 hours41