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A large warehouse has a number of functioning loading docks which are operated in congested areas with pedestrians nearby. There are often many trucks in operation at once. There is a shipping/receiving office at the south end of the building and many workers are required to be in the yard.
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This guide helps you navigate through the rules and regulations that govern workplace health and safety. Includes a self-assessment tool to help you get started.
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Developed in partnership with the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), this guide helps you navigate through the rules and regulations that govern workplace health and safety. Includes a self-assessment tool to help you get started.
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Developed in partnership with Landscape Ontario, this guide helps you navigate through the rules and regulations that govern workplace health and safety. Includes a self-assessment tool to help you get started.
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Developed in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, this guide helps you navigate through the rules and regulations that govern workplace health and safety. Includes a self-assessment tool to help you get started.
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This guide helps you navigate through the rules and regulations that govern workplace health and safety. Includes a self-assessment tool to help you get started.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Les employeurs et les constructeurs ont l'obligation de protéger les travailleurs contre les dangers en milieu de travail, conformément à la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (LSST) et à ses règlements, ainsi qu'aux directives du médecin hygiéniste en chef.
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Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Tips and best practices to help employers and employees prevent the spread of COVID-19 and work together to reopen the province.
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Employers have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
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Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Les employeurs et les constructeurs ont l'obligation de protéger les travailleurs contre les dangers en milieu de travail, conformément à la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (LSST) et à ses règlements, ainsi qu'aux directives du médecin hygiéniste en chef.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Les employeurs et les constructeurs ont l’obligation de protéger les travailleurs contre les dangers en milieu de travail, conformément à la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (LSST) et à ses règlements, ainsi qu’aux directives du médecin hygiéniste en chef.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Les employeurs et les constructeurs ont l'obligation de protéger les travailleurs contre les dangers en milieu de travail, conformément à la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (LSST) et à ses règlements, ainsi qu'aux directives du médecin hygiéniste en chef.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Employers have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
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Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from hazards in the workplace as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and the directives coming from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Examples of common signs and symptoms when we experience a period of stress. Tips for when and how to get support.
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Based on COVID-19 Sector-Specific Health and Safety Guidance Documents, these colorful posters highlight important safety tips aimed at keeping your employees safe on the job.
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In partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, WSPS - along with our fellow health and safety associations - have developed technical sector-specific guidance documents to assist employers as they prepare to reopen their businesses. These documents outline safety measures that should be followed so that workplaces can be reopened safely for workers, customers and the general public.
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In partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, WSPS - along with our fellow health and safety associations - have developed posters for employers, promoting a variety of useful safety tips for the workplace related to COVID-19 physical distancing and sanitation.
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Stress is part of daily life as it is a result of both the good and bad things that happen. When you find an event stressful, your body undergoes a series of responses.
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An overview of the duties and responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers.
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Programme de réchauffement, de flexibilité et d’étirement au travail.
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A sample Employee Health and Safety Handbook (to support worker orientation training) which can be used as a template. Employers are encouraged to customize, reproduce, or use this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An employer checklist template for managing the orientation and training of workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An employer checklist template for managing the orientation and training of workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An employer checklist template for managing the orientation and training of workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An employer checklist template for managing the orientation and training of workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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A questionnaire employers can provide to workers to help assess violence risk. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Ergonomics strategies to reduce MSD hazards and improve workplace performance.
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Espace de travail, fauteuil, accessoires/équipment, moniteur/écran.
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Programme de réchauffement, d’étirement et de flexibilité.
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"Goggle Up" in the workplace
Did you know that up to 90% of eye injuries are entirely preventable?
In 2011 across the province, there were almost 25,000 eye injuries requiring care from a hospital and/or from an eye surgeon. It is estimated that 90% of these injuries could have been prevented with the use of protective eyewear.
This downloadable infographic shows how easy it is to prevent eye injuries and reduce to the number of eye injuries in Ontario. It's simple! Just remember to "Goggle up".
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The project was undertaken to better understand causes (“contributing factors”) and circumstances around falls from heights. It involved reviewing and extracting information from files prepared by ministry inspectors about fatal injuries to better understand contributing factors. This included a review of 92 fall from height fatality events that occurred from 2009 to 2016 (excludes slips, trips, staircases).
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Falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths in Ontario. Seventy-three workers died due to falls between 2011 and 2017.
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How to stay safe around dangerous chemicals.
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Can you spot all the hazards?
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Can you figure out the secret safety message?
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Federal Bilingual Brochure
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Federal Labour Program IPC
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This guideline sets out conditions for effective fire extinguisher use, fire extinguishing methods and types.
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This guideline is designed to help you develop a fire protection program, or to identify areas in your existing program that may need improvement.
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First Aid is the immediate care given to a person who is injured or who suddenly becomes ill. It can range from cleaning a cut and applying a bandage, to helping someone who is choking or having a heart attack.
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An easy to use document to manage your first aid kit's monthly inventory. For use by employers with 1-5 workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An easy to use document to manage your first aid kit's monthly inventory. For use by employers with 16-199 workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An easy to use document to manage your first aid kit's monthly inventory. For use by employers with 6-15 workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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A first aid log template. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Experience has shown that good housekeeping is an essential part of your company's health and safety program and benefits both employers and employees.
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Infographic poster illustrating Greenhouse Growers working at heights hazards including underlying basic causes.
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A sample harassment policy which can be used as a template by employers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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A Hazard Prevention Program (HPP) is an essential component to manage workplace risks effectively. An HPP is unique to an organization, its work duties and work environment. It promotes reduction of work related hazards and risks, including ergonomic and psychosocial hazards.
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Hazard Prevention Program Regulation 19
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A form to report hazards and record action taken by supervisors or managers within workplaces with 1 - 19 workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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A form to report hazards and to record action taken by supervisors or managers within workplaces with 20-40 workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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An easy to use template to assist in assessing workplace hazards and risks.
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Easy to follow instructions for using hazard assessment tools in all types of workplaces, industry sectors and work tasks.
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A health and safety representative is a worker who, under section 8 of the Act, identifies health and safety hazards and provide recommendations to the employer. Learn more.
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Since each workplace is unique, no training program can provide information on workplace-specific hazard controls. That is why JHSC members must create an action plan to identify, assess and control the significant hazards in consultation with the employer. Use this electronic form to help you formulate your action plan.
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A fillable PDF checklist that can be used to assess the home office workstation for any potential ergonomic issues.
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This checklist has been designed to get you thinking about safety on your farm.
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So here's one brutal fact: mental health in the Canadian workforce, based on all the projections, is not expected to get better quickly.
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Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board. Visit our
Small Business Centre to access more free resources and useful information for your small business.
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Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board. Visit our
Small Business Centre to access more free resources and useful information for your small business.
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Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board. Visit our
Small Business Centre to access more free resources and useful information for your small business.
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Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board. Visit our
Small Business Centre to access more free resources and useful information for your small business.
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Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board. Visit our
Small Business Centre to access more free resources and useful information for your small business.
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Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board. Visit our
Small Business Centre to access more free resources and useful information for your small business.
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Looking for safe practices that can reduce slips, trips & falls in the workplace. What's the business case for prevention? What does the law say? Discover the two basic steps you need to take to manage this top hazard in your organization.
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Use of this form will help you document workplace injuries to determine whether there are gaps in your health and safety policy and program. See "Injury Analysis Report Form - Instructions to Complete" to help you complete this form.
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Injury reporting information including requirements related to workplace injuries or illnesses that vary depending on the severity and nature of the incident. This includes critical injury, injury or illness requiring medical treatment and other events that require MOL notification.
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Investigation report template. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Useful instructions for completing an investigation report.
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UPDATED! Under Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act, employers and workers share responsibility for workplace health and safety. This primer will help you understand your role and the role of others in protecting workers from harm.
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Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) sample meeting agenda. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) sample meeting minutes recording form. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Use this form to post the names of your joint health and safety committee members.
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Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) sample notice of recommendation form. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) sample terms of reference. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
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Working with aerial work platforms can be hazardous. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
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Identifies airborne contaminants that can occur in gaseous form or solid particulates and existing controls for these hazards.
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The use of anti-slip mats can result in hazards. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
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Extensive burns, blindness, hearing loss and even death can result from an arc flash. Learn more about this hazard.
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