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Automotive Manufacturing

Are you an employer in the automotive manufacturing industry? Use these health and safety tools, resources, and best practices to protect your team and business.

Close up of a worker's safety boot walking in a factory.
30 Sep 2026
Reducing slips, trips and falls in automotive plants starts with housekeeping
Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury in auto manufacturing. Learn how stronger housekeeping programs can help prevent incidents.
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25 Sep 2026
Preventing pedestrian and mobile equipment collisions in automotive manufacturing
Prevent struck-by injuries in auto manufacturing with practical strategies to keep workers safe. Learn expert tips for managing pedestrian and mobile equipment interactions, improving traffic controls, reducing blind spots, and creating safer workplaces.
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Contractor in a manufacturing plant working with machinery.
23 Sep 2026
Bringing contractors onsite? Here's how automotive manufacturers can keep everyone safe
Learn how to improve contractor safety in auto manufacturing facilities through hazard assessments, training, communication, and compliance. Get practical steps to manage contractor risks, protect workers, and meet employer health and safety responsibilities.
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Two workers in an auto manufacturing plant wearing hearing protection.
18 Sep 2026
How auto manufacturing employers can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Find out how auto manufacturers can prevent noise-induced hearing loss by prioritizing engineering controls, understanding hearing protection limitations, and complying with Ontario noise regulations. Learn practical strategies to reduce workplace noise and better protect workers.
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11 Feb 2026
Safety Connection | Taking Charge of Electric Vehicle Workplace Safety
Explore Ontario’s growing BEV sector, key Li‑ion battery hazards, legislation, and safety considerations across the industrial lifecycle, plus resources to support safer BEV and LiB workplaces.
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22 May 2025
Staying Safe: Working On or Around EV Batteries
This video covers 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.
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30 Jan 2025
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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07 Jan 2025
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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12 Dec 2024
Causes of exposure to hazardous energy in auto manufacturing an infographic
Download this free infographic to raise awareness of the root causes behind exposure to hazardous energy during routine work – the top health and safety risk in the Automobile Manufacturing industry.
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