Workplace violence and harassment, “is a concern when working with students in general, and particularly for educational assistants and teachers who work with special needs students.” 
(Education sub-sector, Industrial Sector Plan 2012-2013, Ministry of Labour)

This awareness training will lay the foundation for building a strong occupational health and safety culture in the province of Ontario. 
George Gritziotis, Chief Prevention Officer, Province of Ontario

Safe workplaces mean safe learning environments for students. 
Sam Hammond, ETFO President

A strong safety culture is dependent upon demonstrating a commitment to safety by the senior management of an organization. 
Council of Ontario Directors of Education

Ensuring health and safety in schools is an essential part of any supervisory officer’s responsibilities. 
Council of Ontario Directors of Education

Accidents, deaths, and injuries have far reaching effects on students, educators, families and communities. The fact is they are preventable, and everyone has a role to play in that prevention. 
Sam Hammond, ETFO President

To help ensure that students have acceptable, suitable environments to learn in, the Ministry of Education should develop an ongoing process to identify and address urgent capital renewal needs before schools become prohibitive to repair. 
School Renewal and Maintenance, 2010 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario

Schools with better physical conditions show improved academic performance. 
(Environmental Protection Agency, USA)

Workplace complaints to the ministry about exposures to chemicals and a lack of proper ventilation are often associated with larger-scale maintenance activities or renovations. 
(Education sub-sector, Industrial Sector Plan 2012-2013, Ministry of Labour)

Worker health issues include seasonal infections. 
(Education sub-sector, Industrial Sector Plan 2012-2013, Ministry of Labour)