Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association - Free health and safety resources
Welcome members of The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association!
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit occupational health and safety association committed to ensuring every worker goes home healthy and safe at the end of the day. As your dedicated health and safety association, we are here to help with resources and support, at no cost to you. Check out the free resources below.
- Free Assistance with Hazard Identification
- Safety Resources for the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association
- Prepare for Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Inspections
- Free Health and Safety Webinars - WHMIS Basics for Auto Service Repair and Recycling, and more
- Health and Safety Excellence Program
Have health and safety questions? We're here to help. Contact us at 1-877-494-9777 or fill out this form and a member of our team will contact you soon.
Free Assistance with Hazard Identification
Reach out, and a WSPS consultant will visit your workplace (in-person or virtually) to help you identify your hazards and complete a high-level action plan at no cost. Connect with us today.
Free safety resources for automotive recyclers: Protect your team and business
- Job Aids for Automotive Recyclers - Use these downloadable guides to reduce the risk to your team. Topics include:
- Staying Safe: Working On or Around EV Batteries - In this video, you'll learn essential safety precautions for working on or around electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Learn about the potential hazards and discover best practices to ensure your safety.
- WSPS Small Business Centre - Enhance your health and safety program with training, checklists and tools. Use the free Health and Safety Road Maps to help you navigate Ontario's workplace safety law, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. It's your roadmap to safety success, offering simple, free solutions to get your health and safety program running smoothly.
- Health & Safety Orientation Handbook Generator - This free online tool helps your small business quickly create a customized orientation handbook that simplifies compliance, is easy to produce and is free to download.
- Health & Safety Representative Responsibilities - If you regularly employ 6-19 workers, you are required to have a worker health and safety representative (HSR). Find out more about the role of the HSR and their responsibilities under Ontario safety law so you can stay in compliance.
- What does the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) mean? - This Internal Responsibility System (IRS) primer will help you understand your role and the role of others in protecting workers from harm.
- Free eCourse - Health & Safety Awareness Training for Ontario Workers - This interactive self-paced awareness eCourse is designed to build awareness for workers around health and safety in the workplace. It meets the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)'s Worker Awareness requirements outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- 15 tips for getting safety messages across to young workers - Stats show that young workers are more likely to get injured or killed at work compared to their more experienced coworkers. Here are 15 things to consider when training young workers.
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Inspections
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) aims to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and promotes and enforces employment standards. Each year, provincial health and safety initiatives focus on specific high-risk hazards or topics.
Need help understanding the focus of an initiative and where WSPS can provide support? We've got you covered. Check out this page to learn more about current inspections and access free resources.
Free health and safety webinars
Join us for free Safety Connection webinars and get expert tips on how to keep your workplace safe. Upcoming sessions include:
- WHMIS Basics for Auto Service Repair and Recycling (live January 15)
- What's the difference between training and awareness? (live August 25)
- Navigating the OHS Act and Regulations (live November 19)
For a full list of sessions, visit this page.
Health and Safety Excellence Program
The Health and Safety Excellence program is a performance-based incentive initiative offering Ontario businesses a clear roadmap to boost workplace health and safety, providing both financial and non-financial rewards. With over 40 health and safety topics to choose from, businesses can customize the program to meet their specific needs, focusing on the areas that matter most to their health and safety goals. Plus, you'll receive an extra $1,000 once you get started. Find out more about the Health and Safety Excellence program and get started.
