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
Are you an employer in the manufacturing industry? Use these health and safety tools, resources, and best practices to protect your team and business.
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Mitre Saw Safety Standard
Help workplaces prevent mitre saw injuries by providing clear safety standards, effective hazard controls, PPE guidance, and safe operating practices to support health and safety requirements.
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Mitre Saw Safe Work Procedure
This safe work procedure (SWP) supports safer workplaces with step-by-step mitre saw procedures covering setup, operation, PPE, hazard prevention, and cleanup to promote safe work practices.
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Grinder Safety Standard
Help workplaces reduce grinder injuries by setting clear safety standards for wheel safety, PPE, guarding, dust control, and hazard prevention to support health and safety requirements.
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Grinder Safe Work Procedure
This safe work procedure (SWP) supports safer grinding operations by providing clear, step-by-step procedures for grinder setup, safe use, PPE, maintenance, and cleanup to promote safe work practices.
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Edge Sander Safety Standard
Help workplaces reduce edge sander injuries by setting clear safety standards for guarding, PPE, dust control, and hazard prevention to support health and safety requirements.
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Edge Sander Safe Work Procedure
This safe work procedure (SWP) supports safer sanding operations by providing clear, step-by-step procedures for edge sander setup, safe use, maintenance, and cleanup to promote safe work practices.
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MLITSD noise inspections underway: What employers need to know
MLITSD noise inspections are underway across Ontario. Learn employer duties under Reg. 381/15, how to assess exposure, apply engineering controls, select hearing protection, and prepare documentation.
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Safety Connection | Rigging & Hoisting
Get an update from WSPS on campaign findings, inspector observations, compliance orders, and practical workplace safety support—watch video.
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Rigging & Hoisting Resources | Stone, Steel & Concrete Pre-cast Industries
Rigging and hoisting safety resource for manufacturing and material handling employers. Supports compliance by identifying lifting and rigging risks in stone, steel, and precast concrete operations.
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Safety Connection | Energy Hazards in Automotive Manufacturing
Explore energy hazard safety in automotive manufacturing. Learn R-A-R-C-A insights, top risks, and strategies to improve LOTO training and CSA Z460 compliance.
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Mechanical Material Handling Training Guide
Support wholesale and distribution workers, managers, and supervisors with this guide for effective, regulation-aligned training and practical tools for all roles.
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Want to improve health, safety, productivity and quality? Look at your workplace lighting
Inadequate lighting can contribute to slips, trips and falls, struck by injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and health hazards. Find out what you can do to prevent these problems in your workplace.
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Safety Connection | Breaking Language Barriers: Worker Safety in Manufacturing
Learn how to overcome language barriers in manufacturing. Get expert safety tips & access multilingual resources for new Canadians, foreign workers & ESL employees.
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$350,000 fine after critical crane injury; 5 tips for eliminating risks and protecting workers
Crane-related injuries and fatalities take a devastating toll on workers, and employers are being held liable in court. Get tips to protect your team and your business.
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Safety Connection | Develop a Traffic Management Plan and Reduce the Risks
Many workplaces have pedestrians walking near mobile equipment and trucks in the yard, increasing risk of struck-by incidents.
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Root causes, real solutions: Uncovering safety risks in Ontario food manufacturing
Food manufacturing is a high-risk industry with many risks to worker safety. Find out what the top hazards are from a recent study, learn how to protect your team and access free safety tools.
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Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Safety: Safety Technologies Guide
A comprehensive guide showcasing insights into technologies and solutions designed to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce mobile equipment incidents, and help organizations make informed decisions.
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Business fined $85,000 after conveyor injury: 6 steps to prevent pinch point incidents
A court case reveals lessons for employers: identify all pinch point hazards and ensure safeguarding meets industry standards. Learn how to improve machine safety and protect workers from injuries.
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Proper Lighting in Industrial Work Environments
This guide highlights relevant legislation for workplace lighting requirements and provides tips on improving lighting systems to prevent incidents.
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