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11 | WSPS.CA/AnnualReport Forecasting and executing production were difficult during the pandemic. This is when we needed our frontline people the most and our commitment to Safety First shone through. The availability of WSPS' resources and best practices and access to WSPS Advisory Committees were paramount. Hearing from and sharing the pandemic journey with other leaders was reassuring. It provided peace of mind to the business that we are not only compliant but utilizing the best minds in safety to go above and beyond in keeping our most important asset safe and secure; our people. — EVAN POWELL, Manager, Craft E-Commerce, Labatt Brewing Company Limited The effects are apparent in the company's reportable incident rate. "At the beginning of 2020, it was 3.5," says Fortuna, "and now we're down to 0.9." Working with WSPS has also been a positive experience for Riverside, says Fortuna. "We've received support at every step in the form of resources and expertise… it has helped to ensure that the program content meets the specific needs of our business." Warehouse Watch With busy warehouses identified as workplaces at risk for transmission of COVID-19, WSPS ramped up assistance to manufacturing and service sector customers with warehouses and distribution centres. Warehouse safety during the pandemic was also a hot topic at WSPS' Partners in Prevention Virtual Series in May 2020. WSPS consultants led a popular session on How Warehouses are Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges: Sharing Best Practices and Solutions. Providing warehouse and pandemic safety information to audiences through article placement in leading industry publications such as Manufacturing Automation and Inside Logistics was another cornerstone of WSPS' communication strategy.

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