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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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What to do when domestic violence enters your workplace?
The workplace plays a vital role in protecting against further abuse, and ensuring the safety of all employees.
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Expect the unexpected – 16 tips to strengthen your emergency response plan
A catastrophic emergency like the Ohio train derailment is unpredictable. Workplaces need to be ready for anything and everything.
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Join the hundreds of firms reaping the rewards of the Health and Safety Excellence program
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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Don’t do what the tech giants did. Follow these 6 tips for compassionate layoffs
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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Beyond generic WHMIS. Is your workplace compliant?
Employers are responsible for providing workplace-specific WHMIS training. But what does that mean?
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New study: closing gaps in worker/manager OHS attitudes key to reducing manufacturing injuries
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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De-escalating high-stress situations at work: 4 stages to aggression, 4 responses
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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Industry leaders identify top health and safety risks in food manufacturing
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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Is your work environment making your employees sick? How to reduce the risk of Occupational Cancer
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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Make working from home work: 3 tips for your business
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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New naloxone requirements: do you need to comply? Your top questions answered
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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7 tips for meeting your OHS legal duties for contract workers
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
Poor design and fit of PPE put women workers at greater risk, says new CSA study.
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Impaired on the job? There’s a lot at risk
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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How to stay safe around black-legged ticks
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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Get through harvest season safely
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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Working alone on the farm? Here are 6 tips to do it safely
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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6 tips to stop the spread of respiratory illness
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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Get prepared: 6 tips to prevent respiratory illness in the workplace
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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