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Whether you're starting your first job, helping a young person prepare for work, teaching students hands-on skills, or employing young workers, WSPS has resources, training and support to help make safety part of the journey.
Find the support that's right for you.
Starting a first job or new to the workforce? Find practical resources to help you understand your rights, recognize hazards and feel more confident speaking up about safety.
Give young and new workers a safer start with resources to support orientation, training, supervision and everyday workplace safety.
Help create safer learning environments and prepare students for the workplace from tech-shop resources, expert support and health and safety education.
Help prepare a young person for the world of work with practical advice, checklists and resources that make safety part of the conversation before their first day.
Know your rights. Know the risks. Speak up for safety.
Your first job comes with lots to learn, and health and safety is part of it. Build the confidence to recognize hazards, understand your rights and responsibilities, and ask questions when something doesn't feel safe.
My First Job: Young Worker Resources
Explore practical information created for people starting their first job, including workplace rights, hazards and staying safe at work.
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Safety doesn’t have to be complicated. Get quick tips, real-world reminders and practical info to help you stay safe and confident at work.
A first job is also a first introduction to workplace health and safety culture. Clear expectations, effective orientation, training and supportive supervision can help young workers understand hazards and feel comfortable asking questions or raising concerns.
New, Young & Vulnerable Worker Resources
Explore WSPS resources that support employers in protecting workers who may be more vulnerable in the workplace, including young, new, seasonal and temporary workers.
Take Our Kids to Work Day: Health & Safety Awareness
Introduce young people to workplace health and safety before they enter the workforce with WSPS awareness resources and programming.
Learn Safe: Tech & Shop Safety
Explore funded WSPS health and safety support available to eligible Ontario secondary schools, including reviews, training, inspections and practical guidance.
Tech & Shop Safety Resources
Access practical safety resources developed for schools, including guidance to support safer use of tools and equipment.
Health & Safety Awareness Presentation
Bring health and safety education to students through a presentation created for new and young workers.
A first job is an exciting milestone, and parents and caregivers can play an important role in helping young people start work safely. Start the conversation early and help them know what questions to ask, what to look out for and when to speak up.
First Job, Safe Job
Practical advice, checklists and conversation starters to help you talk with your teen about workplace safety and support them as they start working. Topics include safety training, difficult customers, recognizing safety issues and first-day conversations.
My First Job: Young Worker Resources
Explore these resources together to help a young worker understand workplace hazards, rights and responsibilities, and how to speak up about safety.
Explore young worker resources
Take Our Kids to Work Day: Health & Safety Awareness
Introduce young people to workplace health and safety before they enter the workforce with WSPS awareness resources and programming.
Explore Take Our Kids to Work Day safety support
Whether you’re supporting young workers at school or on the job, WSPS can help you find the right resources, training and health and safety support for your needs.
