5 ways to prevent heat stress
Working in the intense heat of the summer sun can put workers at risk of heat stress, but heat stress can also hit you in places you wouldn't expect.
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Summer Safety
Explore summer safety tips to help you protect the safety of your workers and business throughout the season.
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What can employers do to protect workers from heat stress?
Heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heart attack, and other physical health effects. Watch this video for tips to protect workers from heat stress.
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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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15 tips for getting safety messages across to young workers this summer
Stats show that young workers are more likely to get injured or killed at work compared to their more experienced coworkers. Here are 15 things to consider when training young workers this summer.
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Understanding Canada's Air Quality Index
Canada’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is an important tool for determining when your control measures should kick in. Download this infographic to learn more about the 4 risk categories.
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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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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 28 | Responding to wildfires, staffing shortages and violence in the workplace
In this episode learn about wildfires, staffing shortages, and violence in the workplace issues that many businesses have been faced with lately.
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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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How taking vacations can increase productivity and job satisfaction
Vacation is an important part of healthy workplaces. Find out why and learn how to leverage the benefits of workforce that takes vacation.
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5 strategies for reducing the risk of skin cancer among outdoor workers
Unprotected outdoor workers are typically exposed to unsafe radiation limits within 10-15 minutes. These strategies can protect them.
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Who should be responsible for training new and young workers?
Who is responsible for training new and new young workers on health and safety? Watch this short video to find out.
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How to stay safe around black-legged ticks
Warmer fall and spring weather in Ontario means that black-legged ticks — aka deer ticks — have become a three-season hazard. Find out how you can protect yourself from ticks when working outdoors.
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What are some considerations to prevent heat stress at work and home?
Heat stress can happen anywhere - not just at work. Watch this video for tips to avoid heat stress at home and on the job.
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 19 | How can engaging young workers make your business better? Get training tips!
In this episode, the summer season means many young workers are beginning new jobs. But is your business taking the steps needed to ensure their safety?
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4 tips to protect young workers — and your business
Set up your newly hired young workers – and your business – for success with these training tips from WSPS’ Ayden Robertson.
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Prepare for the heat: 10 steps to prevent heat stress
Heat waves may last only a week or two, but in this time workers can suffer debilitating effects and even death.
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Job Aid - Working in Hot Environments
Working in hot environments can be a hazard and potential health risk. Excessive heat exposure can lead to a range of conditions from discomfort to headaches, dizziness, mental confusion, fainting...
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Safety Check: Lawnmower Safety
Lawnmower safety tips for workers.
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Quick Safety Tips: What is the best way to effectively train new and young workers?
What's the best method to effectively train new and young workers on health and safety? Watch this short video to find out.
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Survey spotlights failure to provide young workers with safety programs and training
Almost half of respondents said they don't have safety programs for young workers. Strengthen your orientation and training with this 5-step plan.
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