Learn Safe: Free Tech Shop Safety Support for Ontario Schools

Technology shops and skilled trades classrooms expose students to many of the same hazards found in real workplaces, including machinery, moving equipment, chemicals, biological agents, and physical hazards.

Building strong safety practices in the classroom helps protect students today while preparing them for safe and successful careers tomorrow.

Learn Safe helps reduce the time and effort required to assess hazards, identify improvements, and build safer tech shop environments by providing expert support, training, and practical recommendations.

Benefits include:

• Greater confidence managing health and safety risks
• Improved consistency across classrooms and schools
• Support for due diligence and compliance efforts
• Practical tools that are easy to implement
• Safer learning environments for students
• Clear next steps and prioritized recommendations

Our goal is simple: make managing safety in high-risk learning environments easier, more practical, and more sustainable

• Up to 5 days of funded support from WSPS health and safety professionals
• Onsite reviews of tech shops, labs, and learning environments
• Equipment and hazard assessments
  Safety training for educators and staff
• Practical recommendations and action plans
  Inspection reports with findings and recommendations
• Access to safety resources and curriculum support

The Learn Safe program is designed for:

• Ontario secondary schools
• School boards and school authorities
• Technology and skilled trades educators
• Principals and vice-principals
• Health and safety leads
• OYAP, SHSM, and Co-op program leaders

1. Connect with a WSPS expert.
2. Discuss your school's needs and priorities.
3. Schedule onsite or virtual support.
4. Receive inspections, training, and practical guidance.
5. Get recommendations and resources to support continuous improvement.

Support can be tailored to your school's environment and needs.