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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services | 8 For many businesses, the health and safety journey can seem intimidating. To assist them in navigating the landscape, WSPS has launched a forum where professionals can explore emerging issues, connect with peers and exchange health and safety best practices. WSPS Safety Connection sessions have three goals: keep participants up to date with legislative changes; provide thought-provoking information; and offer topical, timely information in response to regional business needs. In an effort to reduce workplace injuries and promote an improved culture of health and safety in Ontario, the sessions are offered at no charge and held in various communities across the province. Maria Middelveen, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at DEW Engineering and Development ULC, is a Safety Connection advocate and believes that opportunities to connect with and learn from other OHS professionals are critical. "Thanks to Safety Connection, I am better informed and feel supported in my health and safety journey. I have met people facing similar challenges, and walked away with new ways to solve common everyday issues." "Ultimately, we want participants to leave with enough information and confidence to continue the conversation, be it with us, the contacts they've made at this event, or colleagues in their workplace," adds Carolann Quinlan-Smith, WSPS consultant and Safety Connection facilitator. Between January and March 2018, WSPS held 17 sessions that attracted 295 participants. Representatives from WSPS, the Ministry of Labour and more delivered sessions on mental health and chronic stress, accreditation of health and safety management systems, falls, robot safety, noise, and occupational health and safety training requirements. Twenty-eight additional events are planned for 2018. — " — Thanks to WSPS Safety Connection, I am better informed and feel supported in my health and safety journey. Maria Middelveen Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at DEW Engineering and Development ULC — " —