5 ways to reduce vehicle struck-by risks: Lessons learned from a tragedy
Workers in parking lots are at high risk of being struck by a vehicle. Learn how to put the right systems in place to protect your workers.
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Resources to help you take the guesswork out of understanding workplace health and safety. Browse the featured content below, or use the navigation above to get started.
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Proper Lighting in Industrial Work Environments
This guide highlights relevant legislation for workplace lighting requirements and provides tips on improving lighting systems to prevent incidents.
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Lighting Risk Identification Checklist
Use this checklist to identify risks in your workplace’s lighting system. Address the identified risks using the guide for Proper Lighting in Industrial Work Environments.
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Sample Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments: Lead
This Workbook for Designated Substance (Lead) Assessments is meant to provide an example of a completed report.
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8 ways to protect employees from cuts and lacerations at work
Cuts and lacerations continue to injure workers in across industries. Find out how to improve health and safety around sharp tools, equipment, and machines while improving your bottom line.
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This inspection checklist can help you improve loading dock safety
The loading dock is one of the most hazardous areas of your warehouse and requires careful scrutiny during inspections by the JHSC. Pay special attention to these five areas with this checklist.
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MSD Prevention | Hiring & Onboarding Tips for Success
Achieve hiring and onboarding success with the MSD Prevention Guide. Use this checklist to assess job demands, reduce ergonomic risks, and ensure OHS compliance for a safer, more efficient workplace.
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What can employers do to protect workers from cold stress?
Cold stress can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Watch this video for tips to protect workers from cold stress.
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Holding virtual JHSC meetings? 7 tips to make them just as effective as in-person
For many workplaces, the news that JHSC meetings can now be held virtually rather than in-person comes as a big relief. Use these 7 tips to make your meetings effective remotely.
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Safety Connection | MLITSD Material Handling Campaign Update
Get an update on MLITSD's Material Handling campaign (industrial sector) running April 2024-March 2025. Learn about the key priority areas and focus of Inspectors, locations and types of workplaces v
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Incident investigation vs debrief? How they differ and why both matter
Witnessing a traumatic incident at work can affect employees’ mental and physical health, as well as their work performance. How can you help them?
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Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe
Take steps now to protect your workers, and your business, from the increased risk of injury that comes with cold weather, and wet slippery conditions.
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Rising retail theft and violence: How to protect your business, team and customers
The Retail Safety & Security Guide, based on the best practices of retailers, security organizations, and police services, provides advice to help business owners and leaders.
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Mechanical Material Handling Q&A: Your questions answered
Unsafe mechanical material handling can lead to devastating injuries, even death. This Q&A will help you prevent this by helping you understand the causes, impacts, solutions, and legislation.
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6 tips to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases in your workplace
During respiratory illness season it’s vital for employers to protect their workforce. Pam Patry, Health & Safety Consultant at WSPS, shares six tips to keep your team healthy and workplace thriving.
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Safety Connection | Seasonal Worker Safety 3: Worker Rights and Responsibilities
All Ontario workers have key health and safety rights. Learn strategies to ensure seasonal workers understand and exercise their rights during peak tire changeover seasons.
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Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) Checklist for New Equipment
Use this checklist to determine if you require a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) for new equipment.
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Safety Connection | Navigating Health & Safety in the Agricultural Sector
Agriculture businesses watch this webinar to explore the Health & Safety Road Map, which provides a comprehensive overview of responsibilities, checklists, postings, policies and procedures and more
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Top risks in grocery stores: Protect your workplace and team with these safety resources
In a recent study, WSPS and the grocery industry identified the top safety hazards in the sector. Find out what these risks are and how you can protect your business.
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Be an OHS leader with inspiration from The Trusted Leader blog
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Protect warehouse workers from struck by incidents: Real life examples and expert tips
Struck-by injuries are often deadly, and always traumatic. Get real life examples of struck by incidents and prevention tips to make your workplace safer.
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