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WSPS.CA 345-AXG-01-ISDO | APR 2020 For more information, go to Ontario.ca/coronavirus   EQUIPMENT CONTROLS TO PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS Gloves, where appropriate NOTE: Set up disposal procedures! Hand sanitizer Appropriate cleaning agents for tools, equipment etc. CONTROL and LIMIT the number of people in a workspace (vehicle/worksite) when feasible (i.e. job rotation/fewer workers per task) SANITIZE hands and any work surfaces after interaction/completing tasks CLEAN commonly touched surfaces incl. door handles, tools, steering wheels etc. Communicate measures and procedure changes to workers. TRAIN EVERYONE on possible COVID-19 transmission points in the workplace REDUCE or ELIMINATE non-essential tasks where possible Physical distancing – STAY 2 METRES AWAY during job activities ESTABLISH scheduled reservations/booking process for boat pick up/launch/return to avoid interaction and avoid congestion LIMIT customer interaction through online/ phone reservations, pre-pay by debit, credit cards or e-transfers ESTABLISH clearly marked waiting areas & restrictions for access to marina store, office or attendant facilities Marina TIPS SAFETY Masks, Goggles or face shields NOTE: Not to be shared – assigned to individuals RECOGNIZE HAZARD/ ASSESS RISKS Minimize risk of contact/ interaction Protect Against COVID - 19 13 | WSPS.CA/AnnualReport The pandemic entirely changed our daily communication channels from in-person to online business – especially for our small businesses. These are often family-operated restaurants and are owned by seniors in the community. Keeping up with evolving requirements, ensuring safe work environments, and sharing updates with employees were key challenges for these businesses. WSPS' e-resources have been our first stop for finding solutions for our members. Additionally, the WSPS newsletter helps our members understand safety plan requirements and available training programs. We are glad that WSPS is always there to help our community and ease our daily operation worries. — CATHERINE HOU, President, Chinese Cuisine and Hospitality Association of Canada WSPS also developed innovative new ways to provide small businesses with timely, critical information: On an ongoing basis, WSPS spreads the safety message through collaboration with prevention system partners, agricultural associations, and community organizations. Here are some pandemic-related examples from 2020/21: Small Business, Big Impact videos: Videos on Health & Safety Orientation, Health & Safety Representative and Violence and Harassment were produced and posted to the WSPS YouTube channel. The videos included guidance on COVID-19 implications in relation to the topics. Small Biz Safety podcast: The first episode of WSPS' inaugural podcast launched in November 2020. On this monthly show, WSPS experts discuss the topics that small businesses want to know about, from COVID-19 to understanding legislation. The episodes received over 1,000 listens in 2020/21, from across Canada, the United States and international locations such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and Indonesia. WSPS' on-line COVID-19 resources have been invaluable, with the Guidance for Marinas during COVID-19 being particularly helpful. This guidance not only assisted us with developing our own protocols, but, with the support of Boating Ontario, has also ensured some consistency across all marinas. Since marinas are multi-faceted, we also referred to several other guidelines, including cashiers, drivers, office/admin, equipment operators, sales, etc. All guidelines use a consistent format, making it easy for us to identify any potential gaps in our protocols. In addition to the guidelines, we have also utilized many other COVID-19 resources, including checklists, third party resources, questionnaires, and posters. We continue to monitor the WSPS website weekly, as it provides us with an ongoing source of current and reliable information. In these times of uncertainty, our partnership with WSPS is something we are very thankful for.   — SALLY SLUMSKIE, Desmasdon's Boat Works, Desmasdon's Construction & Beacon Marine

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