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Studying noise levels in meat processing plants Manufacturing in 2018 48,551  businesses* operated in the manufacturing sector 94% of these employed less than 100 people, with 64%  employing 4 individuals or fewer** The Lost-Time Injury Rate for manufacturing was 0.85 8 people died from traumatic workplace injuries* 59,400 of these people were between 15 and 24 years old*** Health and safety-related research is a priority at WSPS. In 2017, WSPS partnered with Ryerson University on an initiative that examined noise levels in meat processing facilities. Researchers found that most of the participating workplaces had noise levels which exceeded the legislated threshold. The study also looked at worker attitudes and perceptions regarding noise in order to identify the challenges in adoption of hearing conservation programs. Findings and recommendations will be submitted for publication in the summer of 2019 and WSPS will be exploring ways to apply and share learnings. 5|WSPS.CA/AnnualReport 767,700 people or 11% of those employed in Ontario worked in the manufacturing sector *Active WSIB accounts, March 2019 Detailed Sub-Sector Reports **Full-time equivalents, as per above source ***Statistics Canada Table 14-10-0023-01 Labour Force Characteristics by Industry, Annual 1 Ontario Fact Sheet, https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecupdates/factsheet.html, May 21, 2019 2 Statistics Canada Table 14-10-0023-01 Labour Force Characteristics by Industry, Annual 3 2017 WSIB By the Numbers Report for Schedules 1 and 2 Partnering to make a difference Manufacturing accounts for 12% 1 of Ontario's economy and 11% 2 of its workforce. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and WSPS/IAPA have been working together for over a hundred years to support health and safety in the Ontario manufacturing sector. Through CME, WSPS provides the industry with articles on key topics and delivers information sessions for CME's Employer Advocacy Council program. WSPS also sponsors and supports CME's Health & Safety Symposium, attended annually by over 200 industry leaders. Learning about machine safety Each year in Ontario, there are about 3,000 3 workplace injuries involving machinery. To educate businesses on how to operate machines safely, WSPS hosted several events for over 200 attendees: The Machine Safety Day of Learning took place in Windsor on November 22, 2018. It focused on proper safeguarding application requirements, safe work practices, and training that can help employers prevent serious injuries, costly damages and production downtime. The Pre-Start Review Summit assisted employers in understanding legal requirements and identifying and managing the vulnerable aspects of their manufacturing processes. It was held in Mississauga on February 26, 2019. 2018 Partners in Prevention Regional Conferences featured sessions on Safety in the Design of Machinery and What You Know Can Hurt Your Risk Assessment for Equipment.

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