What to expect when a Ministry inspector comes to your workplace
If you haven’t experienced a visit from an MLITSD inspector, find out what they’re all about and how to be ready for them.
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Inspections & Investigations
Explore inspection and investigation resources that will help you prevent incidents from threatening the safety of your workers and your business.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Everyone in the workplace must work together to control hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses – we all have a role to play. Learn the basics of the Internal Responsibility System.
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WHMIS Regulation 860 and 833 Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to assess compliance with Reg 860 WHMIS and Reg 833 Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents, and determine recommended actions.
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Use timing, teamwork, and conversation to maximize the value of workplace inspections
If it seems like people are simply going through the motions during workplace inspections, use these expert tips to revive them and gain value.
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Unlock the power of JHSC inspections by removing 3 common obstacles
Workplace inspections are a powerful tool for workplaces to reduce injuries and related costs. Learn how to remove obstacles and better support your JHSC to achieve better results.
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WSPS Safety Connection | Levelling Up Your Workplace Inspection Game
You’ve got safety boots, clipboard, and PPE, but are you really ready to spot hazards in every category? Still asking workers “any concerns”? Level up with this webinar.
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Investigating Injury and Illness
An incident has happened… now what? This video provides an overview of incident investigation including how to organize your data and conduct a root cause analysis.
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Hazard Recognition
Identifying your workplace safety hazards and understanding their risk, helps prioritize your health and safety program. Watch this video to learn more.
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How can a joint health and safety committee conduct virtual inspections
If your business is hybrid or remote, how can your joint health and safety committee (JHSC) perform inspections remotely? Watch this quick safety tip to find out how.
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"That was close": 5 things to examine after a near miss
What happens when you ignore a near miss? According to Toni Volpato, a near miss is a golden opportunity that shouldn’t be wasted. Find out why.
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How can a JHSC conduct effective workplace inspections on-site?
If you're a joint health and safety committee (JHSC) member, workplace inspections are an important part of your role. Watch this video for tips on performing an effective on-site inspection.
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WSPS Safety Connection | Naloxone Kits: Understand how it Impacts your Workplace
Effective June 1, 2023 new legislation under the Occupational Health and Safety requires employers with a known risk for a worker to experience an opioid-related harm in the workplace to have a naloxo
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What is a "near miss" and should workers report them?
A near miss is an incident in which there is no injury to workers or property damage, but, given a slight shift in time or position, injury or damage could have occurred.
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Investigating non-critical injuries: tips to overcome 4 common challenges
Although vital to improving your safety program, non-critical incident investigations are getting less attention from supervisors. Find out why.
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What should employers expect during a MLITSD investigation?
If a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, and Skills Development (MLITSD) inspector visits your business after an injury or fatality would you know how to prepare? Watch this quick safety tip to find out.
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What is the impact on a business if incidents are not reported?
Find out why it's important to report workplace incidents in this short safety tip. For more information visit https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/inspections-and-investigations Don’t miss out on our o
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Re-energize your workplace inspections: 9 tips plus new 'Inspection Bundle'
Identify gaps in your inspections program as your business re-opens with the help of these tips and WSPS' new Effective Workplace Inspection Bundle.
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In the case of a workplace incident, who should it be reported to?
If an incident happens in your workplace, it should be reported. Watch this short safety tip to learn about the reporting requirements for businesses in Ontario. For more information visit https://ww
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In the case of a critical workplace injury, who should it be reported to?
If a critical injury occurs in the workplace, it's important to report it promptly. But who should it be reported to? Watch this quick safety tip to find out. For more information visit https://www.w
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If a critical injury occurs what steps should employers take?
A worker has just sustained a critical injury in the workplace. Your first priority is to get the injured worker medical treatment, but what comes next? Watch this quick video to learn more.
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