7 H&S tips from an award-winning small business
When small business owners Alisia and Matt Williams acquired Ron H. Williams Drainage Inc. in 2013, health and safety was one of their first priorities.
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Small Businesses
We’ve curated simple resources to help you build your small business' workplace health & safety program.
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Template: Hazard Assessment Tool
Download this template and use it to control hazards and reduce injuries and illnesses in all types of workplaces, industry sectors and work tasks. It's especially good for small businesses.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 22.3: Small Business Week Mini Episode – Grow your safety program & earn REBATES with HSEp
In this mini episode, we share how the Health and Safety Excellence program can help improve your safety program and provide WSIB rebates!
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 22.2: Small Business Week Mini Episode – Save time and money with workplace ergonomics
In this mini episode, we’re joined by Ergonomics Specialist Don Patten. Find out why ergonomics is important for the safety of workers - and how it can save you time and money!
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 22.1: Small Business Week – How a new FREE resource can benefit your business & promote mental health
In this mini episode Dr. Bill Howatt, an international expert in workplace mental health, talks about a new resource called the Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 21: Take care of YOURSELF and make your business better
In this episode, find out how Canada's Healthy Workplace Challenge can benefit your business (2:12). Then, what’s the connection between nutrition and health and safety?
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 22: What to expect during a Ministry workplace inspection
In this episode, learn tips for a possible inspection (2:43), get updates on new COVID guidelines (:58) and how you can train your health and safety rep for free (1:25)!
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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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Temporary help agency inspection initiative: 7 best practices for farming operations
Labour shortages and seasonal demand mean more operations are relying on workers from temporary help agencies, but who's responsible for the workers' health and safety?
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A 10-step guide to navigating the material handling inspection blitz
A multi-sector material handling inspection initiative continues until September 30. "The best defence," says WSPS' Norm Kramer, "is a comprehensive material handling program."
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6 ways to boost hazard awareness - and reduce injuries - among new and young workers
A dedicated 6-step health and safety orientation session will give these workers knowledge, reassurance and the vocabulary for assessing and communicating potential hazards.
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Cultivating Safety Podcast Episode 2: Protecting your Farm’s Greatest Asset
In this episode, putting safety first on busy summer roadways. Sheila James, WSPS Consultant shares strategies to get you and your farm equipment road ready.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 16: Masks Revisited: Omicron Update
In this episode, we welcome back WSPS ‘mask guru’ Wagish Yajaman to help us better understand current masking recommendations.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 11: Ontario’s Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
In this episode, find out how Ontario’s new Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate system will impact your business (1:01), and learn about a new tool to build your safety plan in 3 easy steps (2:35).
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 10: Free safety training, a new Digital Main St. Grant and Reopening Tips
In this episode, learn about free safety training, a new Digital Main St. grant and reopening tips.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 8: The Roadmap to Reopen
In this episode, learn more about Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen and how to apply for a WSIB Small Business H&S Leadership Award (0:41).
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 7: Stop Workplace Bullying and Harassment
In this episode, we welcome special guest Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player and crusader for victims of abuse.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 1: Creating a COVID-19 Safety Plan
In this episode Kirsi and Jack discuss Ontario’s new COVID-19 Response Framework and share steps you can take to create a safety plan.
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First Aid Kit Monthly Inventory (16‐199 Workers)
An easy to use document to manage your first aid kit's monthly inventory. For use by employers with 16-199 workers. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template.
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