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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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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Keeping virtual H&S training real for new hires
Andrew Peller Limited, one of Canada's largest and most successful winemakers, was in the middle of a large iCloud technology investment to improve efficiency and support growth when COVID-19 hit.
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Working Alone Hazards Posters
Working alone at client sites, at home, in plain sights and at remote locations posters.
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Employee Orientation and Training Checklist: 20-49 Employees
An employer checklist template for managing the orientation and training of workers (20-49 Employees).
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Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers - Safety Resource List
Free downloads, posters, e-courses and other resources for temporary foreign agricultural workers.
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Young Workers: Investing in your Future Workforce
4 Key Support Strategies
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Young Workers: Managing Mental Health at Work
Since mental health issues can affect work performance, it is important to know when and how to respond.
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What EMPLOYERS Can Do to Keep Older Workers Safe and Healthy
Helping older workers to apply their skills while staying in tune with their physical health and well-being is an effective way to prevent injury and illness.
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New and Young Workers Poster
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