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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Higher safety fines for executives coming July 1, 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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Follow these 7 steps to attract and keep employees
It's the leading challenge for most Ontario employers, according to WSPS' 2022 leadership survey. Make your workplace more appealing with a stronger health and safety program.
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A 10-step guide to navigating the material handling inspection blitz
A multi-sector material handling inspection initiative continues until September 30. "The best defence," says WSPS' Norm Kramer, "is a comprehensive material handling program."
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6 ways to boost hazard awareness - and reduce injuries - among new and young workers
A dedicated 6-step health and safety orientation session will give these workers knowledge, reassurance and the vocabulary for assessing and communicating potential hazards.
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5 strategies for reducing the risk of skin cancer among outdoor workers
Unprotected outdoor workers are typically exposed to unsafe radiation limits within 10-15 minutes. These strategies can protect them.
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Safety in 60 Seconds: Quick safety tips on Preventing Violence & Harassment
Wondering how you can protect employees from potential violence and harassment? Watch this video series to find out the steps you should take to help keep your workers safe.
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Nip point incident offers 6 lessons for workplaces
"Nip point hazards are still commonly overlooked even though they can affect virtually every workplace that uses equipment with moving parts," warns WSPS consultant Clinton Brown.
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Temporary worker inspection initiative: 7 best practices for client employers
Temporary help agencies and client employers share responsibility for temporary workers' health and safety. How well they're being protected is the subject of an upcoming inspection initiative.
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Survey spotlights failure to provide young workers with safety programs and training
Almost half of respondents said they don't have safety programs for young workers. Strengthen your orientation and training with this 5-step plan.
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New confined space roadmap: easy to use, plain language download
This free download walks you through the process, including how to comply with confined space rules and safely conduct a confined space entry.
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7 things to know ahead of the new naloxone kit requirement
A legislative amendment may soon require naloxone kits where workers are at risk of an overdose. Introducing a kit now could save an employee or customer's life.
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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
Les employés qui reviennent et leurs collègues peuvent être anxieux et craintifs. Katie Bobra décrit quatre étapes clés pour éviter la stigmatisation et assurer une transition en douceur.
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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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