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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MLITSD Occupational Hygiene Inspections – Frequently Asked Questions
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Help make your business less vulnerable to crime and keep customers and staff safe
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Manual Material Handling on Ladders: Risk Identification Checklist
This checklist provides guidelines for safely using and handling objects on ladders and step stools to prevent falls and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
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Effective Safeguarding: Best Practices and Insights
Use this guide and checklist to assess your equipment's safeguarding needs and determine if additional interventions are required. Practical tips included.
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Brick by Brick | How to Implement a Sustainable OHS Program
Watch our webinar on implementing a sustainable OHS program using Plan-Do-Check-Act. Learn practical tools and insights from an incident investigation case study. Available anytime, anywhere!
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Safety Connection | Burning Questions - Managing Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Access our webinar recording on managing flammable and combustible liquids. Learn about safe storage, bonding, grounding, and risk assessment to prevent fires and injuries. Watch anytime, anywhere!
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Supervising young workers: 6 essential tips to help them build a safety mindset
Supervisors play a big role in shaping young workers' safety habits. Use these 6 tips to manage young workers effectively and set them up for success.
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Keep your workers safe with quick safety tips
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Retail inspections for MSD hazards coming soon: What you need to know
A new inspection campaign from the MLITSD focuses on retail workplaces, ensuring they protect workers from MSD injuries. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.
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Hiring new workers this season? Welcome Canadian newcomers with confidence, thanks to this innovative health and safety initiative
Learn how an innovative partnership program can make it easier for your businesses to find newcomer job recruits pre-trained in health and safety awareness in their own language.
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Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Safety: Safety Technologies Guide
A comprehensive guide showcasing insights into technologies and solutions designed to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce mobile equipment incidents, and help organizations make informed decisions.
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Make sure your teleworking policy addresses these 4 risks
Your legal duty to protect employees from injury includes the homes of your remote workers. Here are the risks they face, and what you need to do to protect them.
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Study confirms: Excellence program helps small businesses make positive OHS change
Study reveals the Health & Safety Excellence Program helps small businesses in driving positive health and safety changes. Find out how the program can help your business.
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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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Business fined $85,000 after conveyor injury: 6 steps to prevent pinch point incidents
A court case reveals lessons for employers: identify all pinch point hazards and ensure safeguarding meets industry standards. Learn how to improve machine safety and protect workers from injuries.
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The Ergonomics of Seasonal Tire Changing
This resource focuses on the storage of tires on or off rims, changing tires and highlights considerations and recommendations to minimize MSD hazards and reduce the risk of injury.
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Safety Connection | Air Assessments: What Are They & MLITSD Campaign Compliance
Watch a free webinar on MLITSD inspections for Regulation 833 compliance. Learn how to prevent occupational illness, meet employer obligations, and protect workers from hazardous substances.
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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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Be an OHS leader with inspiration from The Trusted Leader blog
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Safety Connection | Not Part of The Job : Protecting Workers from Violence and Harassment
Watch this free webinar on the growing threats of workplace violence and harassment faced by social workers, including uncivil, disrespectful, and abusive behaviors.
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