Slip and trip hazards are all around us, but there are simple things we can do to eliminate them and protect farm workers. Follow these tips from our health and safety consultants.
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The definition of workplace harassment is changing to include online spaces. Find out what this means for your business.
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Do your supervisors understand their legal responsibilities? Do they know the expectation of due diligence? Find out how to set them up for success.
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Manual material handling continues to be a high-risk hazard resulting in high numbers of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Slips, trips and falls are a significant hazard in warehouse and distribution centres and can lead to injuries for workers, and high costs for employers. Get tips to prevent them in your workplace.
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A sharp rise in retail theft and associated violence is affecting the profitability of retail stores, and the health and safety of workers and customers. Get tips to protect your business and workers.
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Learn why farmers should prioritize their mental health alongside their workers’. Get information on maintaining positive mental health and get connected with free support and counselling.
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You recently hire a new worker to help with relief milking. On the fourth day, she gets kicked by a cow and suffers a concussion. As the farm operator, are you directly liable? Find out.
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When the milk and feed trucks roll into the yard, are the drivers aware of the hazards around them? Do they know what controls are in place? If not, do they know where to get this information?
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Research shows that an investment in health and safety has led to a 24% ROI. Find out how to achieve that for your farming operation.
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Learn what to include in your farm's emergency response plan to protect your business and workers.
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Find out how virtual safety training can help bridge the gap for new workers and keep your farm running smoothly.
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Learn how to prevent runovers on your grain farm with expert tips from Ryan Dick, Health and Safety Consultant with WSPS.
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Learn what health and safety laws and guidelines farmers need to follow to protect workers. Get tips on managing risks and utilizing your JHSC or HSR to keep your workplace safe.
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The Ontario greenhouse industry is growing rapidly, but it also has one of the highest rates of LTIs in the agriculture sector. Learn what hazards you should look out for to protect workers.
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Harvest season can be a hectic time for grain 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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Learn about the lockout/tagout process, including the ‘Left-Hand Rule’ to prevent arc flash incidents and protect workers during machine maintenance.
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What steps can your workplace take to avoid work refusals? If one occurs, how can you resolve it without having to call in the MLITSD? WSPS Consultant Ted Balazs provides answers and an example.
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Before hiring security guards to protect your business, find out what employers need to do to prepare and protect them.
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If it seems like people are simply going through the motions during workplace inspections, use these expert tips to revive them and gain value.
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