HAMILTON, ON -The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free e-course, Business Case for Health and Safety, to help organizations learn the benefits that can be gained from having a health and safety program in the workplace.

Business Case for Health and Safety will introduce participants to many positive reasons for adopting a proactive approach to health and safety. This course is offered free of charge by CCOHS to promote awareness of this important issue, and is recommended for managers, supervisors, business owners and anyone who wants to learn about the value of organizational health and safety. It will provide an overview of what health and safety is and will outline the benefits for employers and organizations. More information is available at www.ccohs.ca.