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Run a retail business? Access health and safety tools to protect your staff and store, and get support to prepare for MLITSD inspections under the 2026-2027 Retail Campaign.

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12 Jul 2026
Safety Connection | MLITSD Retail Campaign 2026-27 (Spring)
Watch video: Learn key insights from the MLITSD Retail Campaign, including top hazards, inspection expectations, employer responsibilities, and practical resources to improve compliance.
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12 Jul 2026
Workplace violence and harassment: How employers can safeguard young workers
Young workers face a higher risk of workplace violence and harassment from customers, but often lack proper training. Learn how to protect young workers and reduce these risks.
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12 Jul 2026
Two retail safety inspections on now: How to prepare your workplace
Two MLITSD inspections for retail are on now. Learn what inspectors will check, common risks like slips and lifting injuries, and simple steps to keep workers safe and stay in compliance.
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18 Dec 2025
Safety Connection | Retail Crime Prevention A Guide to Making Your Business Safer
Join our webinar to learn workplace safety strategies under OHSA, crime prevention, emergency prep, and de-escalation tips. Access free WSPS tools to keep your retail business safe.
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17 Nov 2025
Safety Connection | Ensuring Workplace Safety and Accountability (Pt. 3)
Learn how retail leaders can investigate workplace violence and harassment to ensure compliance, protect staff, and maintain a safe, respectful store culture.
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31 Oct 2025
Safety Connection | From Risk to Respect Workplace Violence Prevention for Retail Storefronts (Pt.1)
Learn how to foster a safe, respectful, and compliant workplace. This webinar covers key strategies for preventing and responding to violence and harassment, plus legal duties for leaders.
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31 Jul 2025
Pedestrian Safety in Retail Checklist
Use this checklist to assess and improve pedestrian safety in retail areas, reduce vehicle-related risks, and promote safe practices among employees.
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10 Jul 2025
Grocery Retail Root Cause Analysis Results
Explore the findings of the collaborative risk assessment and root cause analysis identifying key causal factors behind MSDs from manual product handling in grocery retail.
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10 Jul 2025
White Paper | The Hidden Risk: How Poor Training Causes Injuries in Ontario Grocery Stores
Industry workers and supervisors identify top causes of MSDs from manual product handling, guiding best practices to reduce grocery retail’s leading safety risk.
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