Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap
New resources are now available to help you create a psychologically health and safety workplace.
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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.
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Workplace incidents: find out when and how to report them
How do you determine when an incident is reportable? And how do you report it? Get answers to these questions and find out how to determine if an incident is critical.
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New COVID guidelines, plus 6 tips to stop the spread of respiratory illness
Soaring cases of COVID, flu and colds are expected this fall. Learn how to keep your workers safe and your business ticking.
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Is your JHSC struggling? Tips for overcoming 4 common challenges
Don’t let your committee’s vital work be torpedoed by problems within your control. Follow these tips from WSPS Certification Trainer Kart Vyas.
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Holiday countdown: keep employees safe with this 7-point checklist
Employees are at greater risk of physical and mental harm during the holiday season. Here’s how to keep them safe.
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MLITSD Healthy Workplace initiative: Inspections begin October 31
A new initiative focused on industrial workplaces will address respiratory hazards related to crystalline silica exposure. Find out what inspectors are looking for and get tips to prepare.
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Perform a hazard assessment to make your business safer: a step-by-step guide
When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep your workers safe.
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Have employees that drive for work? Here's how to reduce their risk
Driving is an activity many of us do every day. But it comes with many risks - at work and off the clock - that are often overlooked.
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8 steps for keeping lift truck operators and pedestrians safe
When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep your workers safe.
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Operating machines safely: 4 obstacles and tips to overcome them
Understanding how people interact with machines is key to preventing both MSDs and acute injuries, says WSPS machine and robotics specialist Robert Vomiero.
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10 best practices for avoiding workplace concussions
Concussions have been called 'invisible injuries'. While the injury may be invisible, the consequences aren't. Get 10 tips to protect your employees.
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How to recognize and cope with burnout at home
Even those who work from home can feel burnout, mainly due to trouble finding a good work-life balance. This guide has tips to help you cope with burnout.
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Prepare now: 9 steps to get ready for a fall COVID surge
With labour in short supply, workplaces can’t afford to ignore any threat to employee health and productivity. Start taking these steps now.
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Ladder safety: prevent injuries with this free downloadable guideline
Over 95% of all workplace incidents involving portable ladders result from unsafe acts. WSPS’ new guideline offers essential tips on how to keep your employees safe.
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Hiring foreign workers? Here’s how to onboard them safely
Temporary foreign workers may be an ideal solution to your labour shortages. If so, Jay Remsik has suggestions on how to onboard, train and support these workers.
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Employers take note: Company fined $125,000 for failing to comply with the OHSA
Compliance failures at every level of the organization led to the hospitalization of three workers with COVID-19. Tragically, one died.
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As your business model evolves, keep pace with ergonomic best practices
Whether it's a full return to the office, permanently teleworking or a hybrid, build injury prevention into the process with these best practices.
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Safety in 60 Seconds: Quick tips on workplace air quality
Air quality is a crucial factor in keeping your workplace healthy, safe and comfortable. Watch this series of short video for tips to learn more.
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Temporary help agency inspection initiative: 7 best practices for farming operations
Labour shortages and seasonal demand mean more operations are relying on workers from temporary help agencies, but who's responsible for the workers' health and safety?
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Higher safety fines for executives now in force: 7 ways to avoid penalties
Starting July 1, maximum fines for directors or corporate officers rise from $100,000 to $1,500,000. Protect yourselves by taking a systematic approach to health and safety.
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