Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap
New resources are now available to help you create a psychologically health and safety workplace.
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New resources are now available to help you create a psychologically health and safety workplace.
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A recent survey found that 84% of Canadian employees have experienced burnout. Will easing public or workplace restrictions around COVID-19 automatically reverse employees' pandemic-related burnout?
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A recent survey found that 84% of Canadian employees have experienced burnout. Will easing public or workplace restrictions around COVID-19 automatically reverse employees' pandemic-related burnout?
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Returning employees and their co-workers may be anxious and fearful. WSPS Workplace Mental Health Consultant Katie Bobra outlines four key steps to avoid stigma and ensure a smooth transition.
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Having the skills to de-escalate a potentially violent situation has never been more important. These tips can help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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Having the skills to de-escalate a potentially violent situation has never been more important. These tips can help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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We all know health and safety training is valuable, but did you know there’s a training opportunity that actually pays you to attend?
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Ontario workplaces with 25+ employees must have a disconnect policy in place by June 2. WSPS spoke with Monte McNaughton, Ontario's Minister of Labour, Training, and Skills Development.
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Distracting and intrusive noise in home offices may trigger noise sensitivity, irritation, stress, and sleep disturbances, affecting our ability to focus, concentrate, and be productive.
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An ergonomics compliance initiative gets underway May 1 in warehouses, distribution centres and other manual material handling environments. Here are six things inspectors may look for.
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Through this pandemic we’ve come to understood how valuable our employees are, says WSPS’ Stephen Shaw. He offers five ways to integrate what we’ve learned into our ongoing operations.
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Inspectors will likely focus on the safe operation of vehicles and mobile equipment, and preventing struck-by injuries. Check out these four tips to boost compliance.
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Greenhouse work can be physically demanding. Lifting trays, pushing heavy carts, gripping tools, bending and reaching can all cause discomfort - and lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
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Greenhouse workers are susceptible to developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Learn how to prevent employee MSDs through workplace education, risk assessments, inspections and more.
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Because many factors may contribute to COVID-related burnout, WSPS Specialized Consultant Kart Vyas recommends a multi-faceted approach that supports physical, social and mental health.
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WSPS' Wagish Yajaman, Manager, Specialty Services, proposes a version that could be more understandable and generate more effective solutions.
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Returning employees and their co-workers may be anxious and fearful. WSPS Workplace Mental Health Consultant Katie Bobra outlines four key steps to avoid stigma and ensure a smooth transition.
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A draft version of the next CSA Z432 - Safeguarding of Machinery standard has been posted for public review, and CSA Z432 - Safeguarding of Machinery could be next.
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Should your workplace lift its restrictions in line with the province? "Not necessarily," says WSPS Consultant Pamela Patry.
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Learn how greenhouse industry stakeholders joined together in a multi-year, multi-perspective think tank to cultivate safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces.
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