Duties & Responsibilities
Everyone in the workplace must work together to control hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses – we all have a role to play. Learn the basics of the Internal Responsibility System.
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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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Use chemicals in your workplace? Get prepared for MLITSD inspections
The MLITSD has continued two inspection campaigns to boost compliance with WHMIS and chemical hazard regulations in the workplace. Learn how your business should prepare.
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MLITSD material handling inspections on now: Spotlight on young workers
Inspectors are currently visiting businesses as part of the MLITSD’s initiative on material handling. Find out how your business should prepare.
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Workplace air sampling FAQ: What Ontario employers need to know
Are your workers exposed to hazardous chemicals? MLITSD inspectors are checking compliance with Regulation 833. Learn how air sampling protects workers and how you can get support.
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Grocery Retail Root Cause Analysis Results
Explore the findings of the collaborative risk assessment and root cause analysis identifying key causal factors behind MSDs from manual product handling in grocery retail.
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7 ways to harness the health and safety potential of your multi-generational workforce
Each generation brings valuable strengths and potential misunderstandings. Learn 7 practical tips to build harmony and make workplace safety a shared priority.
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Roadmap to Mental Harm Prevention
The Roadmap, developed by WSPS in collaboration with Howatt HR Consulting, was made to help support organizations in creating and implementing a psychological health and safety strategy at work.
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Temporary Help Agencies & the Agricultural Sector
Are you leveraging Temporary Help Agencies for your staffing needs? Are you up to date with the latest legislative changes? As an employer, do you know your roles and responsibilities?
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Hybrid Work & the OHSA
A hybrid work arrangement brings many benefits, like increase flexibility, but this is not without risk.
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Keep your workers safe with quick safety tips
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Have your new safety initiatives stalled? 6 ways to keep the momentum going
Struggling with stalled safety programs? Learn 6 ways to boost engagement, simplify processes, and sustain workplace safety momentum.
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Safety Connection | Managing Agriculture Safety without a Safety Department
Are you a busy farmer or agricultural business owner juggling multiple responsibilities? Simplify safety through risk management, tailored safety protocols, and compliance tracking.
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Safety Connection | Not Part of The Job Protecting Workers from Violence and Harassment
Social service workers are at an increased risk of violence and harassment due to the public nature of their work and the challenging circumstances faced by those they support. They often deal with in
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Is your workplace on water? Learn how to protect workers from drowning
Does your team work near water? As an employer, it’s your duty to understand the risks. Protect your staff with these 10 expert tips to prevent drowning.
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Safety Connection | Seasonal Worker Safety 3: Worker Rights and Responsibilities
All workers in Ontario, whether permanent, temporary, or seasonal have important health and safety rights and responsibilities that must be understood. In this webinar, we will discuss strategies to e
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Safety Connection | WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program: Learn the Benefits
Are you doing your best in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses? Want to earn financial incentives while building a healthier and safer workplace? Join Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (W
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Workplace violence prevention: How to meet legal requirements and protect your team
Learn how Ontario employers can meet violence and harassment requirements under the OHSA and get tips to build an effective prevention program.
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Safety Connection Burning Questions | Managing Flammable & Combustible Liquid
Burning Questions - Managing Flammable & Combustible Liquids Poor storage practices and misuse of flammable and combustible liquids can lead to devastating fires and cause catastrophic injury and/or p
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Safety Connection | MLITSD Retail Ergonomics Campaign
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) specialized services is conducting an Ergonomics campaign in the retail sector from April 1st, 2025, to March 31st, 2026.
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Safety Connection | MLITSD Material Handling Campaign 2025-2026
Are materials safely handled in your workplace? The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) is conducting a Material Handling campaign in the industrial sector from A
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Powerlines are dangerous. Do you know how to keep your workers safe?
Powerlines can be deadly. Learn how arborists and landscapers can stay safe by planning ahead and knowing when to call a certified utility arborist.
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