Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers: Get recognized and receive rebates
WSPS has achieved SOSE recognition. Find out how you can too and get the public and financial rewards that come with it.
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WSPS has achieved SOSE recognition. Find out how you can too and get the public and financial rewards that come with it.
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The workplace plays a vital role in protecting against further abuse, and ensuring the safety of all employees.
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A catastrophic emergency like the Ohio train derailment is unpredictable. Workplaces need to be ready for anything and everything.
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More than four million dollars in rebates have been issued to WSPS members through the Health and Safety Excellence program. Find out how.
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A respectful approach to layoffs will reduce psychological harm to those affected and those left behind, and reduce negative impacts for the employer.
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Employers are responsible for providing workplace-specific WHMIS training. But what does that mean?
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There’s a disconnect between how workers and managers view health and safety, say researchers. Bridging that gap is key to reducing injuries.
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No matter who is displaying the aggressive behaviour – a customer, client, contractor, co-worker or supervisor – knowing when and how to respond will keep everyone safe.
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Using risk assessment methodology, industry leaders share their collective experience to identify top risks in the food manufacturing sector. Read the article to learn more
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Do you know what chemicals may be in the air around you at work? Or absorbed into your skin? If you don’t, you should find out. And learn how to protect people in your workplace.
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From 2016 to 2021, the percentage of Canadians working from home jumped from 4% to 32%. Find out the key to unlocking employee motivation and productivity from WSPS Consultant Kelly Hultink.
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The answer depends on whether your workers are at risk of overdose. But how do you determine that? The process just got a little clearer, says WSPS Consultant Pam Patry.
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Misunderstandings about who’s responsible for the health and safety of contract workers have gotten hiring employers in trouble. Here’s what you need to do.
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Poor design and fit of PPE put women workers at greater risk, says new CSA study.
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Working impaired reduce your motor coordination and reaction time, compromise your judgment and decision-making, and cause mood swings or personality changes. Get 9 tips to ensure you're fit for work.
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Warmer fall and spring weather in Ontario means that black-legged ticks — aka deer ticks — have become a three-season hazard. Find out how you can protect yourself from ticks when working outdoors.
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Harvest season can be a very hectic time for farmers. Get tips to help you and your workers get through the busy harvest season with your physical and mental health intact.
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For most Ontario farmers, working alone is just part of the job. “70% of farms in Ontario are owner-operated without employees, so there’s a lot of working alone.” Get 6 tips for working alone safely.
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The food and beverage industry continues to struggle with labour shortages and respiratory illnesses can contribute to this issue. How can you prevent the spread in your workplace?
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COVID-19 may have taken a back seat in the mindset of many Ontarians, but the virus - and others such as colds and flu - can still affect your employees and your workplace.
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