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Welcome to our collection of workplace health and safety articles. Discover leading content from industry experts on a wide range of H&S topics and trends.

Close up of a worker's safety boot walking in a factory.
30 Sep 2026
Reducing slips, trips and falls in automotive plants starts with housekeeping
Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury in auto manufacturing. Learn how stronger housekeeping programs can help prevent incidents.
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A worker driving a lift truck in a factory warehouse.
25 Sep 2026
Preventing pedestrian and mobile equipment collisions in automotive manufacturing
Prevent struck-by injuries in auto manufacturing with practical strategies to keep workers safe. Learn expert tips for managing pedestrian and mobile equipment interactions, improving traffic controls, reducing blind spots, and creating safer workplaces.
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Contractor in a manufacturing plant working with machinery.
23 Sep 2026
Bringing contractors onsite? Here's how automotive manufacturers can keep everyone safe
Learn how to improve contractor safety in auto manufacturing facilities through hazard assessments, training, communication, and compliance. Get practical steps to manage contractor risks, protect workers, and meet employer health and safety responsibilities.
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Two workers in an auto manufacturing plant wearing hearing protection.
18 Sep 2026
How auto manufacturing employers can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Find out how auto manufacturers can prevent noise-induced hearing loss by prioritizing engineering controls, understanding hearing protection limitations, and complying with Ontario noise regulations. Learn practical strategies to reduce workplace noise and better protect workers.
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Retail worker stocking shelves
15 Sep 2026
Retail inspections for material handling hazards underway: What you need to know
Prepare for Ontario’s retail material handling inspection campaign. Learn what MLITSD ergonomists will look for, common workplace hazards, and practical steps to reduce musculoskeletal disorders, ladder falls, and struck-by injuries before an inspection.
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08 Sep 2026
The hidden risks of using consumer headphones in the workplace
Can noise-cancelling headphones protect workers? Learn why consumer ANC headphones don't meet Ontario hearing protection requirements.
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17 Jul 2026
Regional inspections on now in Ontario greenhouses: What employers need to know
Critical injuries are rising in Ontario greenhouses. Learn the top hazards involving scissor carts and vine machines, plus six practical safety tips to help employers prepare for MLITSD inspections.
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12 Jul 2026
MLITSD campaign aimed at protecting Ontario’s agriculture workers. Here’s what you need to know
An MLITSD farm inspection campaign is underway in Ontario, targeting hazards like machinery, falls, and livestock. Learn how employers can meet OHSA requirements and prepare for an inspection.
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12 Jul 2026
MLITSD noise inspections underway: What employers need to know
MLITSD noise inspections are underway across Ontario. Learn employer duties under Reg. 381/15, how to assess exposure, apply engineering controls, select hearing protection, and prepare documentation.
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