Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap
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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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6 ways to help employees recover from COVID-19 burnout (Federal)
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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6 façons d’aider ses employés à se remettre d’un épuisement causé par la COVID-19 (législation fédérale)
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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Aider les personnes ayant eu la COVID-19 à reprendre le travail grâce à ces quatre étapes
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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5 conseils pour apaiser les collègues et clients agités (législation fédérale)
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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5 de-escalation tips when responding to agitated colleagues and customers (Federal)
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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Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training: reimbursements available for your small business
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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Q&A with Monte McNaughton on Ontario's new disconnecting from work policy
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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Teleworking: 7 ways to reduce noise and improve well-being
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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Year-long inspection blitz seeks out MSD hazards in warehouses
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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5 ways your pandemic measures can make worklife better
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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Struck-by safety inspections begin May 1: 4 tips to prepare
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 shouldn't hurt
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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Relieving the pains of greenhouse work
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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6 ways to help employees recover from COVID-19 burnout
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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A new approach to hazard controls at work
WSPS' Wagish Yajaman, Manager, Specialty Services, proposes a version that could be more understandable and generate more effective solutions.
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Help COVID recoverees return to work with these 4 steps
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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Safeguarding and robots: CSA standards update
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 you keep some COVID controls in place?
Should your workplace lift its restrictions in line with the province? "Not necessarily," says WSPS Consultant Pamela Patry.
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Sowing a foundation for safer Ontario greenhouses
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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