Strategic Objective
Provide world-class OHS
prevention and safety expertise
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4 | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Be known and sought out as the leading sector expert for workplace
harm prevention and safety outcomes.
STRATEGIES:
➜ For highest-risk* businesses with high-vulnerability workers: deepen knowledge
and expertise and service them with a custom-targeted approach.
➜ For high complexity** businesses: provide direct-contact consulting solutions
to address their most complex requirements.
RESULTS:
➜ 10% year-over-year growth for engagement of high-risk businesses
➜ 10% year-over-year growth for engagement of complex businesses
➜ 60% repeat customer engagement of complex businesses
(as compared to 2021)
➜ Almost 75% of training respondents and over 80% of small business
respondents say they increased their health and safety knowledge
as a result of taking training with WSPS
➜ To determine top hazards and their root causes in the high-risk
food manufacturing industry, manager and worker
representatives were engaged in a WSPS-led risk
assessment and root cause analysis research project.
This initiative resulted in the identification of key
strategies for prevention of injuries in this sector.
Findings are being woven into the creation
of new resources and action plans have
been shared with industry contacts
and associations.
* High risk businesses are those that have high WSIB premium rates. Examples of business activities in this category are
agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and selected wholesalers
** Complex businesses are those that have engaged in direct consulting solutions to address their unique requirements
