6 ways to protect employees from wildfire smoke
Masks alone won’t protect all at-risk employees from the alarming health effects linked to wildfire smoke. Find out what else you can do.
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Other (Heat Stress, Electrical, Noise, etc.)
View our resources below to access reasonable precautions to protect workers, as well as information and instruction to help keep them safe.
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8 best practices to prevent noise-induced hearing loss at work
Meet the latest tool for ensuring hearing protection fits properly, plus how to power up your prevention program to prevent WSIB claims.
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How well is your workplace managing the risks of shift work? 6 things employers can do
Shift work comes with health risks—both physical and psychological. Dr. Sandra Dorman with the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety at Laurentian University talks about what employers can do to
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Protect your eyes on the job: tips for choosing the right sunglasses
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses isn’t just about looking good. Find out how the sun can damage our eyes and what to do about it.
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Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division has released an Outdoor Air Quality Concerns Q&A in light of the severe wildfire season
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Noise
How to know if your workplace may need a noise control program.
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Keep the holiday spirit bright with these 12 tips for safe decorating
Decorating the workplace is a great way to boost spirits and morale, but don’t let hazards and injuries spoil the mood.
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Protect workers from chemical-related hearing loss with these 4 best practices
Workers exposed to certain chemicals, including some solvents, can experience hearing loss. Exposure to noise as well doubles the risk.
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Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe
Take steps now to protect your workers, and your business, from the increased risk of injury that comes with cold weather, and wet slippery conditions.
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Agriculture Noise Infographic – 5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
Did you know hearing loss in adult farmers is almost double that of non-farmers? Find out what common noises may be the cause of hearing loss and get 5 tips to protect your hearing.
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Returning to work? 5 tips to improve your office indoor air quality
With employees returning to the office, they are bound to have questions about indoor air quality. Use these five tips to address the air quality in your building.
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Holiday countdown: keep employees safe with this 7-point checklist
Employees are at greater risk of physical and mental harm during the holiday season. Here’s how to keep them safe.
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New confined space roadmap: easy to use, plain language download
This free download walks you through the process, including how to comply with confined space rules and safely conduct a confined space entry.
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New naloxone kit requirement: 7 things you need to know now
A legislative amendment now requires naloxone kits in workplaces where workers are at risk of an overdose. Here are 7 things you need to know.
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Q&A with Monte McNaughton on Ontario's disconnecting from work policy
Ontario workplaces with 25+ employees must have a disconnect policy in place. WSPS spoke with Monte McNaughton, Ontario's Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.
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Teleworking: 7 ways to reduce noise and improve well-being
Distracting and intrusive noise in home offices may trigger noise sensitivity, irritation, stress, and sleep disturbances, affecting our ability to focus, concentrate, and be productive.
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When safety takes root: prioritizing greenhouse health and safety
Investments in occupational health and safety can yield unexpected and high returns.
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10 ways to help your employees avoid cold stress
Use these tips from WSPS Consultant Kristin Hoffman to implement a cold stress prevention program, or gauge the effectiveness of what you already have in place.
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Flu season is coming: what can you do now?
Flu season has already begun, and Public Health anticipates more illness and hospitalizations due to the loosening of COVID measures that kept last year’s flu numbers extremely low.
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COVID-19, PPE and heat stress: beware of distraction
A year into the pandemic, COVID-19 precautions have become a part of routine daily life. But hot weather adds another consideration.
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