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A company has heard rumours that a number of people have had close calls with forklifts. Most of these rumours have centered on workers who are coming and going from the breakroom and washroom facilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Tips and best practices to help employers and employees prevent the spread of COVID-19 and work together to reopen the province.

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.

Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resources, tips and best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Examples of common signs and symptoms when we experience a period of stress. Tips for when and how to get support.

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.

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.

Programme de réchauffement, de flexibilité et d’étirement au travail.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ergonomics strategies to reduce MSD hazards and improve workplace performance.

Espace de travail, fauteuil, accessoires/équipment, moniteur/écran.

Programme de réchauffement, d’étirement et de flexibilité.

"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".

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).

Falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths in Ontario. Seventy-three workers died due to falls between 2011 and 2017.

How to stay safe around dangerous chemicals.

Can you spot all the hazards?

Can you figure out the secret safety message?

Federal Labour Program IPC

Infographic poster illustrating Greenhouse Growers working at heights hazards including underlying basic causes.

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.

Hazard Prevention Program Regulation 19

A fillable PDF checklist that can be used to assess the home office workstation for any potential ergonomic issues.

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.

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.

Identifies airborne contaminants that can occur in gaseous form or solid particulates and existing controls for these hazards.