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Connecting WSPS customers with vital research and solutions ontario Leading Indicators Project WSPS distributed customized benchmarking reports to the 1,200 customers that participated in the Ontario Lead- ing Indicators Project. The research proposed organiza- tional and management measures that could potentially help predict future workplace injuries and illnesses. The report benchmarked participants against other re- spondents to provide a qualitative comparison to like businesses. WSPS partnered with the Institute for Work & Health on developing and conducting the research and guided customers through the full process including reaching out (at no additional cost) to help them digest their results and discuss steps to close identified gaps. occupational Dermatitis Awareness and Prevention In 2013, WSPS developed a series of posters focused on Occupational Dermatitis awareness and prevention. The posters, customized for the vehicle sales and service sector, as well as for hair and nail salons and restaurant and food service establishments, were revised based on follow up conversations with employees. WSPS is now finalizing web-based templates for all sectors and sub- sectors. Workplaces will be able to develop their own set of posters by downloading suitable images from a library on the WSPS website at no additional cost. Elevating the health and safety conversation In 2013, WSPS collaborated extensively with the Con- ference Board of Canada to engage C-Suite executives and directors in the health and safety conversation. Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) kicked things off with his presentation at the 2013 Partners in Prevention Conference on the critical role that workplace prevention programs can play in the transformation of Canada's ailing health care system. In September, WSPS President and CEO Elizabeth Mills delivered a webinar on behalf of CBoC and The Directors College on the subject of building health and safety into board discussions on risk management, corporate social responsibility, performance and strategy. And, in the fall, WSPS became a Health & Safety Leader- ship Charter member and led discussions with CBoC and Bruce Power in discussions regarding the Ontario Health & Safety Leadership Network — a provincial springboard for change, formed and championed by a distinguished and growing group of senior leaders. 15 2013 annual report  |  Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

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