COVID-19 and Workplace Safety

Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), the federal and provincial governments have launched the Agri-food Workplace Protection Program to help agriculture producers

New COVID eye protection requirement: what you need to know

Employees who work indoors within two metres of an unmasked person must wear appropriate eye protection and masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

6 ways Ontario's new "Prevention Works" strategy will benefit workplaces

Prevention Works, Ontario’s ambitious new 5-year health and safety strategy, offers help for employers in the form of more targeted and affordable training options, new prevention strategies

6 steps to climate-proof your business' emergency preparedness plan

A dramatic surge in the size, scope, and unpredictability of extreme weather events around the globe makes including them in your emergency preparedness essential

Sept façons d’aider vos employés à surmonter la lassitude associée à la pandémie (pour les employeurs fédéraux)

La réouverture des entreprises, des destinations récréatives et de loisir de l'Ontario améliore notre sentiment de bien-être, bien que plusieurs d'entre nous souffrent toujours de lassitude associée

7 ways to help your employees overcome pandemic weariness (For Federal Employers)

The reopening of businesses, recreational and leisure destinations in Ontario is improving our sense of well-being, yet many of us are still plagued by pandemic weariness.

Six façons de veiller à ce que vos communications concernant la COVID 19 suscitent la confiance (pour les employeurs fédéraux)

6 ways to ensure your COVID-19 communications build trust (For Federal Employers)

How you communicate with employees about COVID-19 could affect-for better or for worse-their mental well-being, perception of you as an employer, and willingness to comply with prevention efforts.

The latest on sanitizing workplaces: 7 best practices

Over the last 18 months, we've all been diligently cleaning and sanitizing workplace surfaces as part of our efforts to reduce transmission of COVID-19.

Gain insight from your employees with a post-pandemic 'listening tour'

With pandemic restrictions easing and employees returning to the workplace, this is an ideal time to take the pulse of your workforce and tap into their ideas for improving processes and procedures.

60,000 visits into the pandemic: what workplace inspectors are finding

Since the pandemic began, inspectors with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development have conducted 60,000 field visits, with more in the works.

7 ways to help your employees overcome pandemic weariness

The reopening of businesses, recreational and leisure destinations in Ontario is improving our sense of well-being, yet many of us are still plagued by pandemic weariness.

Reduce the risk of renewed COVID violence with these 5 steps

At the beginning of the pandemic, instances of COVID-fuelled anger started making the news as businesses introduced measures to reduce the risk of exposure.

Introducing 'Prevent COVID At Work' - Mobile App

Access the information you need to keep yourself safe from COVID-19 on the job.

COVID-19 vaccinations, the workplace and the law

The weekly arrivals of vaccine shipments bring with them the hope that work life will soon return to "normal"

7 tips to consider as Ontario reopens

A re-opened economy free of COVID restrictions is almost in reach. Time to celebrate?

6 ways to ensure your COVID-19 communications build trust

How you communicate with employees about COVID-19 could affect - for better or for worse - their mental well-being, perception of you as an employer, and willingness to comply with prevention efforts.

6 questions to help you develop a re-opening strategy

The province's recently released Roadmap to Reopen comes as good news, particularly for businesses that have remained closed throughout the pandemic.