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& Technology ÒWhen it comes to health and safety, small businesses have unique challenges. With limited time and resources, small business owners may find it challenging to get a hold of OHS resources that are relevant to their specific needs. To address this gap, WSPS and strategic partners collaborate each October in engaging small operators during Canadian Small Business Week. With the theme "Health and safety doesn't have to be complicated" and the social media hashtag #SimpleSafetySolutions, the goal of the 2016 campaign was to drive small businesses to WSPS.ca for free, easy-to-use occupational health and safety resources, including sector-specific road maps, a self- assessment tool and a health and safety calculator. The website also offers downloadable safety tip videos and infographic posters on top hazards. WSPS let small businesses know about the resources through a direct marketing email campaign, with special outreach to industries most vulnerable to the hazards. The campaign was also prominently featured on social media, with content and resources shared by WSPS on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. As a result of the collective outreach, more than 17,000 resources were accessed from the WSPS website and put into the hands of small business operators. 800-104-03-IGDO Sources: 1 Data Source; WSIB Report Builder accessed August 15, 2016 2 Average cost of LTI is $50,224 - 2013 from the Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada 3 Cost of coffee and donut ($2.56) from timhortons.ca, accessed August 16, 2016 4 Custom EIW report, snapshot date March 31, 2016. For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca  1 877 494 WSPS (9777) #simplesafetysolutions WORKERS CHEMICAL EXPOSURE Swallowing Toxins Absorbing or puncturing in the skin Inhaling Particles HAZARD FIX Reduce the use of chemicals and limit where they are used Ventilate Personal hygiene and good housekeeping ROLES IN SMALL BUSINESS MOST AFFECTED 4 Auto Mechanics General Labourers 761 in 2015 1 S M A L L B U S I N E S S S A F E T Y S O L U T I O N S Costs Ontario approximately $ 38 MILLION That's enough TO BUY EVERYONE in Ontario a MEDIUM COFFEE & DONUT! 3 In ONTARIO Lost Time Injury (LTI) to /year 2 800-104-01-IGDO Sources: 1 2015 WSIBBy the Number Report Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. 2 Custom EIW report, snapshot date March 31, 2016. For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca  1 877 494 WSPS (9777) #simplesafetysolutions Tripping HAZARD FIX Falling Slipping Clean-up spills Ensure clean, dry & level surfaces Housekeeping! Organize workplace to prevent tripping hazards All stairs equipped with handrails Friction-tape on stairs ROLES IN SMALL BUSINESS MOST AFFECTED 2 Retail General Labourers FALL TO FLOOR, WALKWAY OR OTHER SURFACE 71 % 10,873 in 2015 1 FALLS IN ONTARIO Lost Time Injury (LTI) claims S M A L L B U S I N E S S S A F E T Y S O L U T I O N S SAFETY IN THE Y WORKPL CE 800-104-04-IGDO Sources: 1 2015 WSIB By the Number Report Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. 2 Custom EIW report, snapshot date March 31, 2016. For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca  1 877 494 WSPS (9777) #simplesafetysolutions Lifting & Lowering Carrying Twisting Pulling & Pushing HAZARD FIX Make loads smaller Don't store things on the floor Use a cart Face direction of travel and turn feet when carrying ROLES IN SMALL BUSINESS MOST AFFECTED 2 Landscaping General Labourers OF ALL LTI CLAIMS IN ONTARIO! 8,499 in 2015 1 OVEREXERTION ONTARIO Lost Time Injury (LTI) claims S M A L L B U S I N E S S S A F E T Y S O L U T I O N S 17 % OF ALL L 1 800-104-02-IGDO Sources: 1 2015 WSIBBy the Number Report Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. 2 Custom EIW report, snapshot date March 31, 2016. For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca  1 877 494 WSPS (9777) #simplesafetysolutions S M A L L B U S I N E S S S A F E T Y S O L U T I O N S 13,111 in 2015 1 WORKERS HIT BY OBJECTS ROLES IN SMALL BUSINESS MOST AFFECTED 2 Cooks & Servers Auto Mechanics General Labourers Mechanical Technicians Falling Objects HAZARD FIX Handheld Objects Stationary Objects Follow equipment instructions and provide proper training and supervision Move and store materials safely Clear space for machinery In ONTARIO Lost Time Injury (LTI) THIS NUMBER OF PEOPLE INJURED COULD FILL 235 CITY BUSES SAFETY IN THE FE Y TY ETY ET #SIMPLESAFETYSOLUTIONS for Small Businesses 2016 Canadian Small Business Week Campaign More than 17,000 small business health & safety resources accessed from WSPS.ca FREE online resources 142016 | 2017 Annual Report  Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

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