Electrical Hazards
An electrical hazard is a dangerous condition where a worker can or does make electrical contact with energized equipment or a conductor.
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Manufacturing
Learn best practices and more from our specially curated health and safety resources for the manufacturing sector.
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Manufacturing in Ontario: Worker and manager attitudes towards health and safety
A study from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and the Toronto Metropolitan University offers clues to why Ontario’s manufacturing sector is overrepresented.
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What can happen if lockout is not properly completed?
Lockout tagout incidents can be very serious - and include severe injury and even death. Watch this video to find out why lockout tagout is essential to keeping workers safe.
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What details should be included in lockout tagout training?
What should be included in effective lockout tagout training and how is it best delivered? Watch this video to find out.
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What is the correct way to complete a lockout?
There are seven key questions you should ask yourself before completing a correct lockout on a machine. Watch this short video to find out what they are. For more information visit https://www.wsps.c
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What are some key elements of a lockout program?
A lockout tagout program is essential to keep your workers safe and avoid severe injuries or death. Find out what key elements you should incorporate. For more information visit https://www.wsps.ca/r
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When a worker completes a lockout, should they only need to be concerned with electrical energy?
If a machine's electrical energy is controlled, is that enough for a worker to operate a machine safely? Find out what other sources to consider to keep workers safe on the job. For more information
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How do employers know when the lockout was done correctly?
Proper lockout tagout can reduce the risk to your employees and protect them from potentially life-changing injuries. But how do you know if it's done correctly?
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Where should workers put their locks?
Electrical energy is the most common source many consider when it comes to lockout tagout. But what other kinds of energy should be controlled before workers can operate the machine safely?
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How do employers know when lockout is required?
Lockout and tagout is a common health and safety practice that should be part of every workplace. Find out when machines should be locked and learn more about Ontario legislation on machine safety. F
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WSPS Safety Connection | MLITSD Initiative: Material Handling in Manufacturing
Learn about key priority areas, locations and types of workplaces, prevention of injury related to material handling, and how to prepare for a focused Material Handing in Manufacturing inspection. Hel
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MLITSD material handling inspections on now: be prepared
Inspectors are currently visiting industrial and agricultural operations as part of the MLITSD’s initiative on material handling. Find out how you should prepare.
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Lockout and Tag Out: do it right with these expert tips
Implementing proper lockout and tag out procedures saves lives. A WSPS expert explains how to do it.
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New study: closing gaps in worker/manager OHS attitudes key to reducing manufacturing injuries
There’s a disconnect between how workers and managers view health and safety, say researchers. Bridging that gap is key to reducing injuries.
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6 tips to stop the spread of respiratory illness
The food and beverage industry continues to struggle with labour shortages and respiratory illnesses can contribute to this issue. How can you prevent the spread in your workplace?
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MLITSD Healthy Workplace initiative: inspections begin October 31
A new initiative focused on industrial workplaces will address respiratory hazards related to crystalline silica exposure. Find out what inspectors are looking for and get tips to prepare.
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Perform a hazard assessment to make your business safer: a step-by-step guide
When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep your workers safe.
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Have employees that drive for work? Here's how to reduce their risk
Driving is an activity many of us do every day. But it comes with many risks - at work and off the clock - that are often overlooked.
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8 steps for keeping lift truck operators and pedestrians safe
When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep your workers safe.
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Operating machines safely: 4 obstacles and tips to overcome them
Understanding how people interact with machines is key to preventing both MSDs and acute injuries, says WSPS machine and robotics specialist Robert Vomiero.
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