Vulnerable Workers Health and Safety Awareness
New and young workers are three times more likely to be injured during their first month on the job than at any other time.
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New, Young & Vulnerable Workers
Browse through our resources to learn how to keep your most vulnerable workers safe.
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4 tips to protect young workers — and your business — this summer
Set up your newly hired young workers – and your business – for success this summer, with these training tips from WSPS’ Ayden Robertson.
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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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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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Quick Safety Tips: When should new and young workers receive training
Effective training is critical to keep new and young employees safe. Watch this video to find out when employers and supervisors should provide training for these workers.
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Quick Safety Tips: What health and safety training should be provided to new and young workers?
Watch this video to find out what health and safety training should be provided to new and young workers.
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Quick Safety Tips: New and young workers need to know about their H&S rights and responsibilities?
Watch this video to learn what new and young workers need to know about health and safety on the job including their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
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Quick Safety Tips: Why is it important to focus on new and young worker health and safety?
Watch this video to find out why it's critical to focus on training new and young employees on workplace health and safety.
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Quick Safety Tips: Who are new and young workers?
Did you know new and young workers in Ontario are 3x more likely to be injured during their first month on the job? Watch this video to find out who is considered a new or young employee in Ontario.
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Hiring foreign workers? Here’s how to onboard them safely
Temporary foreign workers may be an ideal solution to your labour shortages. If so, Jay Remsik has suggestions on how to onboard, train and support these workers.
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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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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 6: Keep Young Workers Safe and Engaged
In this episode, learn from the results of COVID-19-related workplace inspections and find out where to get guidance on vaccinations and the workplace (2:41).
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 5: Ready to Reopen Safely?
In this episode get up to speed on the province’s new small business education campaign and how you can prepare to reopen safely (2:21).
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Farm Safety Updates
The COVID-19 Pandemic is creating unique challenges for the agricultural community.
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Safety Pledge Exercise Worker
Workers can complete this exercise to express their commitment to health and safety and identify their own personal pledge.
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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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Temporary worker inspection initiative: 7 best practices for client employers
Temporary help agencies and client employers share responsibility for temporary workers' health and safety. How well they're being protected is the subject of an upcoming inspection initiative.
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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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Worker Orientation Checklist
The Worker Orientation Checklist can be used by the supervisor during the orientation process and customized accordingly to reflect your internal training requirements.
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5 ways to engage new and young workers
In advance of the summer hiring season, take a hard look at your training and orientation program, advises Andrew Widdop, WSPS account manager. It's critical that you get it right.
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