Hazardous gases can be deadly. How are you staying safe?
Learn about the invisible dangers of hazardous farm gases like silo gas and manure gas. Get key safety measures to minimize risks and protect farm workers.
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Moving material safely: Are your workers at risk?
Learn tips to safely handle materials on the farm. Discover how hazard assessments, proper training and equipment usage can ensure a safer workplace.
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Safe lifting and moving materials in greenhouses: 5 ways to prevent injuries
Ontario’s greenhouse sector is rapidly expanding, but this growth has brought an increase in injuries, particularly from handling and moving materials. Use these 5 tips to prevent injuries.
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Where are the struck-by hazards on your farm? 6 ways to protect farm workers
Struck-by injuries account for 30% of lost-time injuries in agriculture, often caused by moving machinery, objects, or material. Use these 6 tips to prevent stuck-by injuries on your farm.
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Entanglements can be deadly. Prevent them with these 7 safety tips
Entanglements with power take-off (PTO) equipment can be deadly. Follow these 7 safety tips to prevent them and protect yourself and your workers.
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This inspection checklist can help you improve loading dock safety
The loading dock is one of the most hazardous areas of your warehouse and requires careful scrutiny during inspections by the JHSC. Pay special attention to these five areas with this checklist.
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8 ways to protect employees from cuts and lacerations at work
Cuts and lacerations continue to injure workers in across industries. Find out how to improve health and safety around sharp tools, equipment, and machines while improving your bottom line.
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5 ways to reduce vehicle struck-by risks: Lessons learned from a tragedy
Workers in parking lots are at high risk of being struck by a vehicle. Learn how to put the right systems in place to protect your workers.
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Working outdoors in winter: 7 ways to do it safely
Working on the farm outdoors this winter? Use these 7 tips to understand the risks of working in the cold and how to recognize the warning signs of cold stress.
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Protect your team from the top hazard in automotive manufacturing: Tips to prevent exposure to hazardous energy
In a recent study, hazardous energy was identified as the top risk in the automotive manufacturing sector. Use these 5 recommendations to protect your team from exposure to hazardous energy.
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Holding virtual JHSC meetings? 7 tips to make them just as effective as in-person
For many workplaces, the news that JHSC meetings can now be held virtually rather than in-person comes as a big relief. Use these 7 tips to make your meetings effective remotely.
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Incident investigation vs debrief? How they differ and why both matter
Witnessing a traumatic incident at work can affect employees’ mental and physical health, as well as their work performance. How can you help them?
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Top risks in automotive manufacturing: Protect your workplace and team with these safety resources
In a recent study, WSPS and the automotive manufacturing industry identified the top safety hazards in the sector. Find out what these risks are and how you can protect your business.
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Prevent struck-by injuries: Protect your workers and business with these 5 tips
Greenhouses are busy environments where workers, machines, and goods are constantly in motion, creating a high risk of struck-by injuries. Get 5 safety tips to protect your workers.
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Healthy workers support a healthy community: Tips to prevent injuries on the farm
Get tips to protect your family, workers and yourself when working on the farm.
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Protect your team from the top hazard in food manufacturing: Tips to prevent lockout/tag out incidents
In a recent study, lockout tag/out was identified as the top risk in the food manufacturing sector. Use these 5 recommendations to protect your team from lockout/tag out incidents.
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Top risks in grocery stores: Protect your workplace and team with these safety resources
In a recent study, WSPS and the grocery industry identified the top safety hazards in the sector. Find out what these risks are and how you can protect your business.
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Top hazards in food manufacturing: Protect your workplace and team with these safety resources
In a recent study, WSPS and the food manufacturing industry identified the top safety hazards in the sector. Find out what these risks are and how you can protect your business.
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Hiring temporary seasonal workers? What you need to know and 7 tips to keep workers safe
Labour shortages and seasonal demand mean more farming operations rely on workers from temporary help agencies. Who is responsible for the workers' health and safety? Find out what you need to know.
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How are you supporting the mental health of international agriculture workers?
When international agricultural workers come to Ontario the transition can be quite challenging. Find out what employers can do to support them.
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