Managing Changing COVID-19 Requirements
What restrictions have been lifted and which are still in place?
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COVID-19 - Emergency Preparedness & Response
Explore our resources to learn how to prepare for emergency situations including COVID-19.
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Safe Lifting Checklist - Participant Resource
Safe Lifting Checklist - Participant Resource
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Always refer to current public health measures for up to date restrictions and announcements.
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Prepare now: 9 steps to get ready for a fall COVID surge
With labour in short supply, workplaces can’t afford to ignore any threat to employee health and productivity. Start taking these steps now.
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Employers take note: Company fined $125,000 for failing to comply with the OHSA
Compliance failures at every level of the organization led to the hospitalization of three workers with COVID-19. Tragically, one died.
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Safety in 60 Seconds: Quick tips on workplace air quality
Air quality is a crucial factor in keeping your workplace healthy, safe and comfortable. Watch this series of short video for tips to learn more.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 20: Rebates, free resources & 3 things to do right now!
In this episode, learn 3 things you can do right now to protect your business and employees (5:00) and how to double your WSIB rebates and receive $1,000 towards your health and safety program (1:29)
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Temporary help agency inspection initiative: 7 best practices for farming operations
Labour shortages and seasonal demand mean more operations are relying on workers from temporary help agencies, but who's responsible for the workers' health and safety?
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Sample Policy for Customers: Right to Disconnect
Bill 27: The Right to Disconnect, mandates that employers in Ontario with 25 or more employees must develop a written policy giving workers the right to disconnect at the end of their workday.
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Higher safety fines for executives now in force: 7 ways to avoid penalties
Starting July 1, maximum fines for directors or corporate officers rise from $100,000 to $1,500,000. Protect yourselves by taking a systematic approach to health and safety.
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Follow these 7 steps to attract and keep employees
It's the leading challenge for most Ontario employers, according to WSPS' 2022 leadership survey. Make your workplace more appealing with a stronger health and safety program.
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A 10-step guide to navigating the material handling inspection blitz
A multi-sector material handling inspection initiative continues until September 30. "The best defence," says WSPS' Norm Kramer, "is a comprehensive material handling program."
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6 ways to boost hazard awareness - and reduce injuries - among new and young workers
A dedicated 6-step health and safety orientation session will give these workers knowledge, reassurance and the vocabulary for assessing and communicating potential hazards.
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5 strategies for reducing the risk of skin cancer among outdoor workers
Unprotected outdoor workers are typically exposed to unsafe radiation limits within 10-15 minutes. These strategies can protect them.
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Cultivating Safety Podcast Episode 2: Protecting your Farm’s Greatest Asset
In this episode, putting safety first on busy summer roadways. Sheila James, WSPS Consultant shares strategies to get you and your farm equipment road ready.
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Cultivating Safety Podcast Episode 1: Planting The Safety Seed This Spring
In this episode, hosts Kristin Hoffman, Consultant with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and Gord Gilmour, editor with Glacier FarmMedia tackle two timely topics.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 16: Masks Revisited: Omicron Update
In this episode, we welcome back WSPS ‘mask guru’ Wagish Yajaman to help us better understand current masking recommendations.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 13: De-escalation and Preventing COVID-related Violence
In this episode find out how the next steps in Ontario’s reopening plan will impact your business (1:15).
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 11: Ontario’s Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
In this episode, find out how Ontario’s new Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate system will impact your business (1:01), and learn about a new tool to build your safety plan in 3 easy steps (2:35).
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 10: Free safety training, a new Digital Main St. Grant and Reopening Tips
In this episode, learn about free safety training, a new Digital Main St. grant and reopening tips.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 8: The Roadmap to Reopen
In this episode, learn more about Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen and how to apply for a WSIB Small Business H&S Leadership Award (0:41).
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