Small Biz Safety: Recent Episodes
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Run a small business? Let safety experts Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs walk you through simple steps to make your workplace safer and your business better.
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Struggling to balance business and managing health and safety? WSPS consultant Amanda Gorman shares simple ways to make safety part of your daily routine to save time, money, and stress. Plus, get the latest on the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspections and how to prepare.
Show Notes
In the News: Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspections
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) aims to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and promotes and enforces employment standards. Each year, provincial health and safety campaigns focus on specific high-risk hazards or topics. This year, the following campaigns will take place:
- April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 - Material Handling
- April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - Exposure to Chemical Agents
- April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - WHMIS Training
- June 2, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - MSD Prevention in the Retail Sector
Check out this page to learn more about current inspections and access free resources and webinars.
Balancing Business and Safety
- Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre to get free resources and guides to help build a strong health and safety program.
- What does the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) mean? - This Internal Responsibility System (IRS) primer will help you understand your role and the role of others in protecting workers from harm.
- Free eCourse - Health & Safety Awareness Training for Ontario Workers - This interactive self-paced awareness eCourse is designed to build awareness for workers around health and safety in the workplace. It meets the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)'s Worker Awareness requirements outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- New worker training: Are you meeting your legal requirements? - Hiring new workers? Find out what safety training you need to provide employees to stay in compliance and follow best practices. Plus, get effective training tips.
- Do your workplace supervisors understand their role? 'Due diligence' explained - Do your supervisors understand their legal responsibilities? Do they know the expectation of due diligence? Find out how to set them up for success.
- Quick Safety Tips - Supervisors - Watch this series of short videos to learn more about the role of a supervisor, what it means to be competent, what makes a supervisor effective, and more.
- Appointing Competent Supervision (video)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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These days, many of us are feeling tired and stressed. In this episode, we’ll discuss what causes fatigue, how it affects workplace safety, and how to handle it. You’ll also get tips to manage stress, plus learn how safety can save you time and money, with free resources to help.
Note: This episode was recorded on March 17, 2025. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
In the News: Save money and time with safety You’re no doubt looking for ways to save time and cut costs at this critical time. If you're a WSIB-registered business in the agriculture, manufacturing, or service sector, you’re entitled to free health and safety services from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. We can help you meet your legal obligations without additional costs and ensure your team stays safe on the job. Find out more about your Member Benefits.
Managing Workplace Fatigue
· 7 workplace strategies for managing employee fatigue (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
· How well is your workplace managing the risks of shift work? 6 things employers can do (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
· We're all exhausted. Here's what workplaces can do about it (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
· Employee Fatigue Self-Assessment Tool (CSA) – Link will download the self-assessment tool in Word format
· Fatigue resources (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) – Access fact sheets, infographics and other resources on fatigue.
· Tips to avoid drowsy driving (The Canada Safety Council)
· 3 questions to ask about fatigue in your organization (OHS Canada)
· Fatigue impairment (WorkSafe BC)
Stress
· Provincial Mental Health Support (CAMH)
· Mental Health - Coping With Stress (Government of Canada)
· Workplace stress is at an all-time high: 9 ways you can help (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
Ontario retail businesses are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in crime, violence and harassment. Hear tips on how you can protect your workplace and team with a new comprehensive guide on retail safety. Plus, learn what changes the Working for Workers Five Act makes to the OHSA and is now law and how it may impact your business.
Note: This episode was recorded December 9, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
In the News: Working for Workers Five Act
- The Working for Workers Five Act (Bill 190) is now law: Learn how inspectors will check for compliance
Retail Safety & Security Guide
Check out the Retail Safety & Security Guide on the Retail Council of Canada’s website.
Articles and videos
- Respond to crime and violence in your retail business with this free guide
- Retail theft and violence: 6 ways to keep your staff and business safe
- Avoid violent encounters at work: 4 expert tips to safely handle a person in distress
- 5 de-escalation tips when responding to agitated customers
- De-escalating high-stress situations at work: 4 stages to aggression, 4 responses
- Hiring a security guard? Here’s what you need to know
- 6 expert tips to support people after a traumatic workplace event
- Small Biz Bytes Video Series: Workplace Violence and Harassment (video)
- Safety in 60 seconds: Violence and harassment safety tips (video series)
Guides, sample policies and other resources
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Toolbox - Information, tools and assessments that can be useful to employers as they identify hazards and risks related to violence and harassment.
- Workplace Harassment Policy
- Reporting Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedures
- Workplace Harassment Investigations in Small Businesses: Tips for Employers
- Employee Violence Risk Assessment Questionnaire
- Security Guard Industry Toolkit: Risks, Hazards and Solutions
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre.
- Have health and safety questions? Contact WSPS Customer Care online or call 1
- 877-494-WSPS (9777).
- Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
The busy fall season has arrived and so have seasonal challenges. Cooler weather can bring worker fatigue, respiratory illnesses, seasonal depression, and more. Learn how to protect yourself and your team (1:55). Plus, a reminder about temporary help agencies and recruiters licensing in Ontario (:43).
Note: This episode was recorded on October 8, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
In the News
- New temporary help agency licensing requirements: How do they impact your business?
- What training should employers provide for temporary workers? (video)
- Who is responsible for training temporary workers? (video)
- Licensing for temporary help agencies and recruiters (Ontario.ca)
Prepping for the busy season
- 9 workplace tips for a safe and healthy fall season
- We're all exhausted. Here's what workplaces can do about it
- The 'January Blues' are coming: 4 tips to foster a psychologically safe workplace
- Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe
- Holiday countdown: keep employees safe with this 7-point checklist
- 9 ways to help your employees avoid cold stress
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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In this episode, we are joined by Alicia Woods, CEO of Covergalls, a company whose mission is to transform workwear for women around the world by providing safe, and inclusive workwear designed with a woman’s body in mind. She shares her inspiring story and offers tips for small businesses on prioritizing the health and safety of all workers when choosing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Note: This episode was recorded on July 31, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
- Covergalls - Transforming workwear for women around the world by providing safe, and inclusive workwear.
- Poor design and fit of PPE put women workers at greater risk, says new CSA study
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- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Do you know the First Aid requirements for Ontario businesses? Test your knowledge as our hosts Pam Patry and Shawn Chadwick answer common questions about First Aid (2:30). Plus, learn some steps you can take to reduce the potential for theft, violence and harassment as grocery and convenience stores are gearing up to sell alcohol (1:00).
Note: This episode was recorded on August 6, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
In the News
- Selling alcohol in your grocery or convenience store? 7 tips to keep staff safe (WSPS.CA)
Hazard Assessments
- Perform a hazard assessment to make your business safer: a step-by-step guide (WSPS.CA)
- How to Identify and Assess your Hazards: Using the WSPS Hazard Assessment Tool (video, WSPS.CA)
- Simple Hazard Assessment Tool
- Small Business Hazard Assessment Tool
First Aid
- Reg. 1101: First Aid Requirements, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sched. A
- First Aid Program (WSIB.ca)
- Providers approved to deliver emergency and standard first aid (WSIB.ca)
Naloxone
- Naloxone kits and addictions in the workplace: balancing privacy with responsibility (WSPS.CA)
- Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 24 | Naloxone requirements: how will they impact your business?
- Safety in 60 Seconds – safety tip videos on naloxone in the workplace
Small Biz Safety Podcast – Episode 36
#36 – Keeping young people safe at work: Tips for your business
Hear practical tips on keeping young workers safe from three unique perspectives - an OHS professional, a parent and a young worker (2:22). Plus, learn about a new program providing upskilling programs for workers and connecting job seekers with employment. (1:00) Then, get tips on staying safe in the heat this summer (24:45).
Note: This episode was recorded on June 25, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
News Release - Ontario Providing More Than $6 Million to Train Over 1,000 Carpenters - Investment through provincial Skills Development Fund will help connect workers with good-paying, high-demand jobs. (Ontario.ca)
WSIB Safety Check - Check the safety record of businesses across Ontario and compare their health and safety results of similar businesses. Also, find out if a business has joined our Health and Safety Excellence program. (WSIB)
First Job, Safe Job: Helping parents keep kids safe at work - A blog offering parents and caregivers information, resources and advice to help them prepare the young workers in their lives for a safe and positive work experience. (WSPS)
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. (WSPS.CA)
Quick Safety Tips: New and Young Workers - Watch this series for tips to effectively train new and young workers and keep them safe at work. (WSPS.CA)
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. (WSPS.CA)
Heat Stress Resources – Access articles, videos, guides and more to keep your workers safe in the heat. (WSPS.CA)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
- Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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Like Canada, your small business is diverse. Your employees may include new Canadians, temporary foreign workers, or others with English as their second language. Learn tips to overcome language and cultural barriers and about new multilingual resources that will help your workers understand common hazards. Plus, hear about potential changes to the OHSA and how they will impact small businesses (:51 seconds). Guest is Bill Hong Chen, Small Business Account Representative, WSPS.
Note: This episode was recorded on May 22, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
- Multilingual agriculture and manufacturing safety resources: Remove language barriers to your workers’ safety with free learning resources targeting the top health and safety hazards faced by the agriculture and manufacturing sectors; available in seven languages.
- Working for Workers Act Five (Ontario.ca)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
- Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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Hear about two powerful resources you can use to make your small business safer. Get updated on a new online safety handbook that can be customized for your business, and short videos so you will better understand legal obligations. Plus, learn about a new blog that can help parents keep their teens safe at work.
Note: This episode was recorded on April 17, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
· Health & Safety Orientation Handbook Generator
· Small Biz Bytes short video series
· First Job, Safe Job – blog to help parents keep their teens safe at work
· Free resources simplify health and safety for small businesses (article)
· Spring safety: Be prepared for these 5 seasonal hazards
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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What is rack safety and what should your business do to get started? Get answers and practical tips to keep your workers and your operations protected. Guests are Marc and Charles from Damotech. Plus, get tips on winter hazards for work and home.
Note: This episode was recorded on January 24, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
Damotech
- Rack Safety Blog - Damotech
- Rack Safety Flywheel
- Resources and Downloads
- Damotech - Damotech helps companies keep their warehouses and employees safe by maintaining the integrity of their pallet racking systems.
NEW resources to help control racking hazards
- Racking Safety for Employers
- Racking Safety for Supervisors
- Racking Safety for Workers
Other resources
- Business in Motion: Managing Material Hazards. Use this toolkit to help identify material handling tasks, document their location, and highlight why they pose potential safety hazards.
- Material Handling in Manufacturing (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Initiative) (pre-recorded webinar)
- Storage Rack Safety Check
- Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development - Guideline for the safe operation and maintenance of powered lift trucks in Ontario
- Safety in 60 seconds: Safety tips videos on Warehouse and Distribution
- 6 things you need to know about PSRs
- Safety in 60 seconds: Safety tips videos on PSRs
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
- Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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With rising inflation, businesses both big and small are struggling with an increase in theft and retail crime. Is your business prepared? We share training tips so your workers know how to respond to suspicious activity and theft. Then, get reminders on personal security as we approach the holiday season.
Note: This episode was recorded on November 1, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
- Building an OHS Policy and Program: Violence Assessment (WSPS.CA)
- Quick Safety Tips: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace (WSPS.CA)
- Reporting Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedures (WSPS.CA)
- Retail thefts on the rise, becoming more violent: Retail Council of Canada (CTV News)
- New Toronto Crime Stoppers campaign targets ‘organized retail crime’ that goes beyond shoplifting (CP24)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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How can moving towards a healthy workplace culture improve your small business? Learn simple steps you can take to retain great people and boost productivity. Then, hear about three free tools that simplify health and safety - and save you time! Guest is Kelly Hultink, WSPS Consultant, Workplace Mental Health.
Note: This episode was recorded on October 11, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
- Level Up! Ontario Skilled Trades Fairs
Healthy Workplaces: Positive Workplace Culture
- Download a copy of Psychological Safety in Practice: A Guidebook for Managers
- Visit the Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap site to build a psychological safety action plan.
- Mental Health Infographic Poster
- Quick Safety Tips: Workplace Psychological Safety - Watch these quick safety tips to find out what it means to have a psychologically safe workplace, the role of managers and supervisors, the positive outcomes on worker mental health and the workplace, and steps to get started.
- Check out a variety of mental health and well-being resources to protect employees from mental harm
Free tools and checklists to save you time with health and safety
- WSPS Small Business Centre
- Health and Safety Road Maps for Your Business
- Free Small Business Advisory Service
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Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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As the cooler weather approaches, we have your autumn safety checklist for work and home. Plus, learn about new licensing requirements for temporary help agencies in Ontario.
Note: This episode was recorded on September 14, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Temporary Help Agencies
- New temporary help agency licensing requirements are coming: How will this impact your business?
- Licensing for temporary help agencies and recruiters – Ontario.ca
Autumn Safety Checklist
- WSPS Safety Checklists - use these helpful checklists to inspire safety talks in your workplace
- Travelling in rural areas this Fall? 10 tips on sharing the road with farm equipment
- Road safety: winter edition
- Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe
- Stop slips, trips and falls with these expert tips
- Free Guide: Protecting Against Respiratory Hazards
- 6 tips to stop the spread of respiratory illness
- Connecting Ontarians to The Tools They Need to Stay Healthy This Respiratory Illness Season – Ontario.ca
- 9 workplace tips for a safe and healthy fall season
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Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Wildfires are expected to continue for the rest of the summer and to increase in intensity, severity, size and duration in future. Learn how you can use the Air Quality Index and protect employees from the impact of wildfire smoke. Guest is WSPS Occupational Hygienist, Gord Pajuluoma.
Note: This episode was recorded on July 19, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
- 6 ways to protect employees from wildfire smoke
- Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A
- Infographic: Understanding Canada's Air Quality Index
- Air Quality Health Index (Canada.ca)
- Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) (airqualityontario.com)
- Wildfire smoke, air quality and your health (Canada.ca)
- Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A
- Guide to developing human rights policies and procedures (Ontario Human Rights Commission)
- Wildfire Smoke infographic (OHCOW)
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· Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
· Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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Wildfires, staffing shortages, and violence in the workplace are issues many businesses have been faced with lately. We welcome Alexandra from Camping in Ontario to share insights on how campgrounds across the province have tackled these hazards. Hear tips to keep your workplace safe that apply to any industry. Plus, learn about the new naloxone legislation now in effect.
Note: This episode was recorded on June 7, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
Naloxone
- Naloxone kits and addictions in the workplace: balancing privacy with responsibility
- Safety in 60 Seconds – safety tip videos on naloxone in the workplace
- New Naloxone Requirements: Your Top Questions Answered
- Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 24: NEW Naloxone requirements: will they impact your business?
- Sample Workplace Impairment Policy
- Reporting Suspected Impairment Checklist
- Naloxone Awareness - Free eCourse (30 minutes) - This eCourse will teach you how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone, and acquaint workers with any hazards related to the administration of naloxone. The training includes a discussion on opioid-related deaths, overdose, and addiction.
Wildfires
- Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A
Staffing Shortages
- New survey shows safety is critical in attracting and retaining top talent
- Feeling the labour market pinch? 6 tips to retain staff
- Create a healthy workplace by building a mental harm prevention roadmap
- Employee Well Being Resource Stream
- How to Recognize and Cope with Burnout
Violence in the Workplace
- Quick Safety Tip videos – Violence and Harassment
- 5 de-escalation tips when responding to agitated customers
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Toolbox
- Workplace Harassment Policy Checklist
- Workplace Harassment Investigations in Small Businesses: Tips for Employers
- Reporting Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedures Checklist
New and Young Workers
- 4 tips to protect young workers — and your business — this summer
- New and Young Worker Resource Stream - Browse through our extensive collection of videos, articles, downloads and other resources to learn how to keep your most vulnerable workers safe.
- Quick Safety Tip videos - New and Young Workers
- Checklist - New Worker Orientation Guide
Camping in Ontario
- Camping in Ontario
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A new WSPS and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) study reveals a disconnect between how workers and managers view health and safety. Hear tips on bridging the gap between workers and managers, and ideas to improve health and safety communication and protect your business. Guests are members of the research team Craig Fairclough of WSPS and Chin-Yip Hon of TMU.
Note: This episode was recorded on May 3, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Threads of Life – Steps for Life Fundraiser
- Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy – how to get involved and support Threads of Life.
Comparison of management and workers' perception, attitudes and beliefs toward health and safety in the Ontario manufacturing sector
- Comparison of management and workers' perception, attitudes and beliefs toward health and safety in the Ontario manufacturing sector – Abstract of the research study published in the Journal of Safety Research in February 2023.
- Manufacturing in Ontario: Worker and manager attitudes towards health and safety – This short video highlights the findings of the Comparison of management and workers' perception, attitudes and beliefs toward health and safety in the Ontario manufacturing sector.
- Sign up for a focus group on manager and worker perceptions in health and safety – You can help participate in this research project! You’ll be asked to share your feelings or perceptions on workplace health and safety with the research team. Each participant will be given an e-gift card as a token of appreciation for their participation. The session will run up to 90 minutes and will take place in June. The focus groups of workers will be separate from the groups of managers.
- New study: closing gaps in worker/manager OHS attitudes key to reducing manufacturing injuries
Other resources
- Duties & Responsibilities: for Employers (guide)
- Internal Responsibility System (IRS) Primer
- Quick Safety Tips – short videos on the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- WSIB Health & Safety Excellence program
In Ontario, young workers are 3x more likely to be injured in their first 30 days on the job than at any other point in their working life. Learn how you can give them the messages they need to keep them safe and keep your businesses running.
This episode was recorded on April 3, 2023. All information presented was current and in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Young Worker Resources
- New and Young Worker Resource Stream - WSPS.CA
- Quick Safety Tip videos - New and Young Workers - WSPS
- Checklist - New Worker Orientation Guide - WSPS.CA
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care Team or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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A Kitchener company and its CEO were fined $100,000 for machine guarding violations – could this happen to you? Protect your people and your business by learning about your legal requirements and the power of identifying hazards/risks and putting controls in place. Today’s guest is Rafik Zaki, Specialized Consultant (Machine Safety) at WSPS.
This episode was recorded on February 28, 2023. All information presented was current and in effect at that time.
MACHINE AND ROBOT SAFETY RESOURCES
CSA Partnered Training Courses (One Day)
· Safeguarding of Machinery - Understanding and Applying CSA Z432
· Robot Safety – Decoding and Applying CSA Z434
Half-day Training Options
· Lockout/Tagout Safety Essentials
· Managing Machine Safety
· Managing Robot Safety
· Managing Pre-Start Reviews
Consulting
· Machine and Robot Safeguarding Assessments (Note: WSPS does not provide Pre-start Reviews)
· Lockout/Placard Development Facilitation
· Risk Assessment Training and Facilitation
· Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) Program Development
Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 (ontario.ca)
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851: INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS (ontario.ca)
Guideline for pre-start health and safety reviews | ontario.ca
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) – Pre-Start Health and Safety Review Guideline
CSA Group Store
ANSI Webstore
ANSI Webstore, RIA TR R15.306 (Risk Assessment Methodology)
ISO Store
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There are new naloxone requirements for Ontario workplaces – do you need to comply? Find out when the new legislation comes into effect and how it could impact your business (0:53). Then, hear how an easy-to-use tool and short video can make hazard assessments simpler (5:40).
Note: This episode was recorded on January 24, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Naloxone and the Workplace
- New naloxone requirements: do you need to comply? Your top questions answered (WSPS.CA) - The answer depends on whether your workers are at risk of overdose. But how do you determine that? The process just got a little clearer, says WSPS Consultant Pam Patry.
- News Release: Ontario Providing Free Naloxone Kits in Workplaces (Ontario.ca) - Life-saving kits required to be on hand in at-risk workplaces by June 1, 2023
New Free Hazard Assessment Tool
- Free 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.
- Short Explainer Video – How to use the Hazard Assessment Tool – This short explainer video will walk you through the process of using the free hazard assessment tool in just over 2 minutes.
- Perform a hazard assessment to make your business safer: a step-by-step guide - When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep workers safe.
Pedestrian Safety
- 8 winter safety tips for pedestrians (Sunnybrook.ca)
- Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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It’s time for our experts to answer your questions! Find out about the latest on masking guidance, learn how to reduce the risk of violence and harassment during stressful times, and if you regularly employ 6-19 people, find out how you can get free safety training! And just in time for the holidays, hear about safe food handling, winter driving tips, and decorating safety as you make the season merry and bright.
Note: This episode was recorded on December 6, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Question 1: Masking
- Some resources that can help you address the issue of masking:
- Workplace Safety Plan Builder | Ontario.ca
- Workplace masking guidance | Ontario.ca
- Using Masks in the Workplace: How to Select, Care and Use to Protect Workers - A free, 20-minute recorded webinar that pulls it all together – helping you to make decisions about the use of masks in your workplace and developing your workplace policies to support this.
- Small Biz Safety Episode 16 January 2022 “Masks Revisited: Omicron Update
- Small Biz Safety Episode 4 February 2021 “Masks: The Next Frontier”
Question 2: HSR Training
- Sign up for Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training - Ontario | WSPS
- Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training: reimbursements available for your small business | WSPS
Question 3: Violence & Harassment
- Small Biz Safety Episode 17 March 2022 #17 – Violence and Harassment Prevention: De-escalation Tips by Small Biz Safety Podcast | soundcloud.com
- 5 de-escalation tips when responding to agitated customers | WSPS
- Quick Safety Tip Videos: Violence and Harassment
Question 4: Holiday Decorating Safety
- Keep the holiday spirit bright with these 12 tips for safe decorating | WSPS
- NIOSH Ladder Safety App
Question 5: Winter Driving Safety
- Road safety: winter edition | WSPS
Question 6: Food Safety for the Holidays
- Appetite for Safety: A CBC News investigation about food safety in B.C. - British Columbia | CBC.ca
- General food safety tips | Canada.ca
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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In our final Small Business Week mini episode, we share how the Health and Safety Excellence program can help improve your safety program and provide WSIB rebates! Learn how Orillia-based small business Simcoe Sewer & Water Ltd. got started – and how you can too. Then, get an update on how you can DOUBLE your rebates!
Note: This episode was recorded on September 28, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Simcoe Sewer & Water Ltd | simcoesewer.ca
Get Involved: WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program | WSPS
Health and Safety Excellence program| WSIB
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by emailing dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or calling 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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#22.2 - Small Business Week Mini Episode – Save time and money with workplace ergonomics
Small Business Week falls in October, but did you know October is also Ergonomics Month? 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! Then, get 3 tips on how to easily implement ergonomics in your workplace.
Note: This episode was recorded on October 3, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Ergonomics checklists, articles and resources | WSPS.CA
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by emailing dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or calling 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Host Meron Samuel chats with Dr. Bill Howatt, an international expert in workplace mental health, about a new resource called the Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap. Learn how this free resource can support workers’ mental health and prevent mental harm – no matter where you are on your journey!
Note: This episode was recorded on October 5, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap | mentalhealthroadmap.wsps.ca
Dr. Bill Howatt – Howatt HR Consulting | howatthr.com
Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces Video | WSPS.CA
If a Ministry inspector knocked on your door today – would your business be ready? We welcome Adina from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) to share tips so you’ll be ready for a possible inspection (2:43). Also, get updates on new COVID guidelines (:58) and how you can train your health and safety rep for free (1:25)! Then, learn how quality sleep can improve your physical and mental health (16:23).
Show Notes
- New COVID guidelines, plus 6 tips to stop the spread of respiratory illness | WSPS.CA
- MLITSD and WSPS - Masking Webinar - With recent changes to the ministry’s workplace masking guidance, MLITSD worked in collaboration with WSPS to develop a free, online webinar. Find out how employers and employees can better assess the effectiveness of fit and filtration for different types of masks.
- Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training: reimbursements available for your small business | WSPS.CA
- NEW: Fall Harvest Strategy | WSPS.CA
- Occupational health and safety inspections and investigations | ontario.ca
- Health and safety for small businesses | ontario.ca
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by emailing dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or calling 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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It’s almost Healthy Workplace Month - 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? We welcome Toronto-based nutritionist Stephanie Kay to share how better eating can improve your wellbeing – and your workplace (4:22).
SHOW NOTES
October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month:
- Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month – Official Site
- Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month - “Mile a Day Challenge”
- Creating a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment
More Healthy Workplace Resources
- WSPS Mental Health & Employee Wellbeing Resources
Guest - Stephanie Kay:
- Website: https://kaynutrition.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekaynutrition/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieKayNutrition
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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#20 – Rebates, free resources & 3 things to do right now!
Learn 3 things you can do right now to protect your business and employees (5:00) – and how to double your WSIB rebates and receive $1,000 towards your health and safety program (1:29). Hiring Ukrainian workers? We have translated resources (25:20)! Last up, be sure to apply for WSIB’s Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards (26:55).
Note: This episode was recorded on June 28, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
In the News: Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEP)
- Get Involved: WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program | WSPS
- Health and Safety Excellence program: Webinars | WSIB
3 things you should know
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HSR Information
- Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training | WSPS
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Small Biz Centre: Safety Checks
- Small Business Centre | WSPS | WSPS Safety Checks for Workers (wsps.ca)
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Mental Health
- Research conducted by Canada Life and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health; retention and staffing in the retail industry; A Deloitte study from 2019 on companies with mental health programs
- Ukrainian Health and Safety Resources:
- Prevention Starts Here, Health and Safety at Work Poster
- Employment Standards materials in Ukrainian:
- Hours of work and overtime pay
- Temporary help agency assignment employees
- Employment Standards Act (ESA) for foreign nationals
- Employment Protections for Foreign Nationals Act (EPFNA)
- The Worker and Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness Workbooks have been translated into Ukrainian. To access a copy please email feedback@ontario.ca.
Closing
- Elizabeth Witmer Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards | WSIB
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The summer season means many young workers are beginning new jobs. But is your business taking the steps needed to ensure their safety? Learn about the importance of health and safety training for young workers and get tips to make sure it’s engaging and memorable (16:30). Also, we welcome Elisa Kilbourne, a volunteer from Threads of Life, who shares her heartbreaking story about losing her son during a preventable workplace incident (1:50).
Note: This episode was recorded June 16, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
- Threads of Life - is a Canadian registered charity dedicated to supporting families after a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. Our network of family members and corporate partners believes traumatic workplace injuries, occupational diseases and deaths are preventable.
Young Worker Resources
- Survey spotlights failure to provide young workers with safety programs and training - Almost half of the respondents said they don’t have safety programs for young workers. Strengthen your orientation and training with this 5-step plan.
- Small Business Job Aids – safety information on common hazards in the workplaces.
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Parents, supervisors and co-workers among greatest interpersonal influences in reducing young worker injuries - A national study examined for the first time who influences the safety behavior of young workers.
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What we can all do to keep young and new workers safe - By the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Orientation and General Training Information - Orientation and general training information including, who needs training, when and what it should cover.
- Ontario.ca - Health and safety training
- Video: Keep Young Workers Safe - This short, animated video pinpoints the most frequent hazards for young workers and what you can do to keep them safe.
- Safe for Work – aimed at young workers, the Safe for Work TikTok and Instagram channels promote young worker safety using short, fun videos.
Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEP)
- Improve Safety. Double your Rebates. - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is offering financial incentives to small to medium-sized businesses with 1 – 99 full-time employees, who are enrolled in its Health & Safety Excellence program.
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
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We open up the mailbag to answer your questions! Safety experts Kirsi Henry, Jack Minacs, Pam Patry and Lori Shepherd discuss returning to the office, tips on becoming an HSR, seasonal workers and more.
Note: This episode was recorded on April 6, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
WHMIS – Do all employees need training every year?
- Chemicals, Hazardous Materials & WHMIS | WSPS.ca
Seasonal employees and JHSC requirements
- Guide for health and safety committees and representatives | ontario.ca
Health and safety representative (HSR)
- Health & Safety Representative | WSPS.ca
- Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training | WSPS.ca
How can businesses deal with the dropping of mandates if some employees and customers are not quite ready?
- COVID-19 information and resources
- Should you keep some COVID controls in place? | WSPS.ca
Return to office
- Prepare for emergency situations including COVID-19 | WSPS.ca
- How to apply your COVID-19 safety plan to other hazards | WSPS.ca
- 6 tips for preventing MSDs in the post-pandemic office | WSPS.ca
Other Resources
- Disconnecting from Work Poster
- MLTSD initiatives 2022-2023: inspection schedule
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Is your business experiencing increased customer aggression? Safety expert Kristy Cork shares tips on managing angry or agitated customers. Then, Drea Mulligan from Sleeping Giant Brewery offers insights on creating a culture of caring for employees. Note: This episode was recorded on March 1, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area. RESOURCES Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention and De-escalation
- 5 de-escalation tips when responding to agitated customers
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Toolbox
- Workplace Harassment Policy Checklist
- Reduce the risk of renewed COVID violence with these 5 steps
- Reporting Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedures Checklist
- Workplace Harassment Investigations in Small Businesses: Tips for Employers
- Violence and Harassment Prevention: Situational Awareness and De-escalation(half-day virtual workshop)
- Harassment and Violence Prevention for Managers and Committees/Representatives(2-hour eCourse)
- Partners in Prevention Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show 2022 Attend the conference session Violence and Harassment Prevention: De-escalation and Situational Awareness on May 3rd
Creating a Culture of Caring with Sleeping Giant Brewery
- Sleeping Giant Brewery
- Thunder Bay brewery eyes child-care expansion to help community (CBC.ca)
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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As the Omicron variant continues to spread, we welcome back WSPS ‘mask guru’ Wagish Yajaman to help us better understand current masking recommendations.
Note: This episode was recorded on January 19, 2022. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Remember Wagish’s ‘mask guru’ mantra: fit, filtration, and comfort!
- N95, medical or cloth face masks: Which is best against the Omicron COVID-19 variant? Canada’s latest guidance explained - The Globe and Mail
- CDC urges Americans to wear most-protective mask or respirator that fits well and that they'll wear consistently - CNN
- Types of Masks and Respirators - CDC
- N95, KN95 or KF94? How to Find the Right Covid Mask - The New York Times
- Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered - TheConversation.com
- COVID mask guide: As omicron surges, N95 and KN95 are safer than cloth - USAToday.com
- Why You Should Upgrade Your Face Mask to an N95 - nymag.com
- Get the Most Out of Masking - California Department of Public Health
- Colorado State University professor: How to perform leak test on masks - Coloradoan.com
- N95 Fit Testing FAQs – can you do it yourself? – Safety First Training -
- The Evolution of Masking - The Agenda (YouTube)
- 3M 9205+ N95 Made in Canada - YouTube
- 3M™ FT-10 and 3M™ FT-30 Qualitative Fit Testing Kits - YouTube
- Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families – Ontario.ca Newsroom
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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It's almost the end of 2021 - now is a great time for a safety check-in. Improve your OHS program with easy-to-use tips in this 'mini-episode'.
Note: This episode was recorded on December 7, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health Unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act – Mathews Dinsdale
6 tips to launch a "disconnect" policy now – WSPS.ca
Safety Road Maps – WSPS.ca – select your business size and these road maps will help you navigate your responsibilities under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training – WSPS.ca
Small Business Centre – WSPS.CA
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Learn how the proposed Working for Workers Act could impact your business (1:07). Then, we welcome a special guest from Ottawa Public Health to discuss the upcoming flu season (8:42) and highlight the importance of ‘off the job’ safety (16:39).
RESOURCES
IN THE NEWS: Working for Workers Act 2021 & HSR Training
- Working for Workers Act, 2021 - Ontario Newsroom
- The Right to Disconnect - The Financial Post
- Ontario Government Tables Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 - Emond Harden Law
- 6 tips to launch a "disconnect" policy now – WSPS.ca
- Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training – WSPS.ca
- Ontario Keeping Workers Safe As Province Reopens - Free health and safety training now available for small businesses – Ontario Newsroom
- Health and safety for small businesses – Ontario.ca
SPOTLIGHT: Staying Safe During the Flu Season
- The flu - Ontario.ca
- Influenza (Flu) - Ottawa Public Health
- Flu season is coming: what can you do now? - WSPS.ca
- Experts Predict an Extreme Flu Season: Encouraging Employees to Stay Healthy - Occupational Health & Safety (ohsonline.com)
- 'It's not a question of either/or': Tory encourages residents to get both flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine - CityNews Toronto
- Ontario launches flu shot campaign during COVID-19 4th wave - CityNews Toronto
THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Off-the-Job Safety
- Safety Doesn’t Just Apply at Work, Off-the-job Safety is Just as Important - HSI.com
- 10 Ways to Promote Off-the-Job Safety with Workplace Digital Signage - themarlincompany.com
- Repro Off-The-Job Safety Article.pdf - safetytimes.com
- At-Home Exercise Injuries Are Skyrocketing. Here’s How to Stay Safe - WSJ.com
- Youth sports injuries on the rise: COVID connection - wkyc.com
- Consumer Product Safety Commission finds mix of product injuries changed during pandemic - The Washington Post
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Find out how the next steps in Ontario’s reopening plan will impact your business (1:15). Then, learn how to protect your employees from COVID-related harassment and de-escalate situations that may turn violent (9:20).
Note: This episode was recorded on October 25, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
IN THE NEWS: Enhanced Vaccine Certificates & Reopening Long Term
- Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings | Ontario Newsroom
- Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act
- Download Your Enhanced Vaccine Certificate with QR Code
- Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term
SPOTLIGHT: Guard against COVID-related violence
- Reduce the risk of renewed COVID violence with these 5 steps (WSPS.ca)
- Workplace Violence and COVID-19: What Employers in the Retail/Service Sector Need to Know (WSPS.ca)
- Proof of Vaccination: New Scripts and Scenarios on How To Deal with Challenging Situations - go2HR
THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Finding Empathy Again
- How to Be More Empathetic - A Year of Living Better Guides - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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In this special Small Business Week episode, guest host Lori Shepherd chats with Candace Campbell from London, Ontario based small business Nuts for Cheese. Get inspired by their success and hear tips to refresh your safety program.
Note: This episode was recorded on October 15, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
Resources
- Nuts for Cheese Official Website
- Follow Nuts for Cheese on social media
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
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Episode #11: Ontario’s Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
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). Then, get tips on cleaning and disinfecting your workplace (3:53).
Note: This episode was recorded on September 16, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
IN THE NEWS
Vaccine Certificates
- What you need to know about vaccination passport and policy requirements
- Ontario News Release – Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
- Ontario.ca - Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act
- Reduce the risk of renewed COVID violence with these 5 steps
- Workplace Violence and Covid-19: What Employers in the Retail/Service Sector Need To Know
- Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) Q&A, Vaccines and your business: what you need to know
COVID-19 Safety Plan Builder
- Ontario.ca – Workplace Safety Plan Builder
- Ontario.ca - Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan
SPOTLIGHT: The Latest on Sanitizing Workplaces
- The latest on sanitizing workplaces: 7 best practices
- Decontamination Checklist
- COVID-19 and WHMIS: 7 Disinfection Dos and Donts
THE LAST WORD: The new WSPS.CA
- The new WSPS.ca - Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Episode #10: Free safety training, a new Digital Main St. grant and reopening tips
Does your small business qualify for free health and safety representative (HSR) training and new Digital Main St. funding (1:25)? Find out! Next, you’ll hear tips on keeping your COVID protocols strong throughout Ontario’s reopening (4:30). Then, as kids go back to school and more people take to the roads, remember road safety (11:59).
Note: This episode was recorded on August 5, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
IN THE NEWS: eHSR training & Digital Main Street Grant
Small Business Health & Safety Training Program
- Ontario Press Release - Ontario Keeping Workers Safe As Province Reopens - Free health and safety training now available for small businesses
- Ontario.ca - Health and safety for small businesses
Digital Main Street Program
- Digital Main Street Grant announcement
SPOTLIGHT: Things to consider as you reopen the office
- 7 tips to consider as Ontario reopens
- Why workplace screening is more essential than ever
- Twitter: 4 reasons to get vaccinated - @ScienceFirst
COVID-19 Safety Plan Resources:
- Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan | Ontario.ca
- COVID-19 | Safety for the Workplace | WSPS
- Small Biz Safety: episode 8 - Rapid Testing and Vaccination
THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Driving Safety Reminder as traffic increases
- WSPS.ca Resource on Motor Vehicle Incidents
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- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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#9 – Free Health and Safety Training for Your HSR
Learn how businesses with 6-19 employees can access free training for their health and safety representative (HSR) with a reimbursement from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skill Development (2:15). Also, get the latest from the Public Health Agency of Canada on what activities are recommended for fully vaccinated Canadians (4:21). You’ll also hear tips on chemical safety and get 5 questions you should ask about every chemical in your business (9:49). Then, hear how your business’ HSR or JHSC can assist with building inspections and maintenance in the context of the recent condo collapse in Florida. (23:12).
Note: This episode was recorded on July 13, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Intro
- Reopening Ontario – Ontario.ca
- Backgrounder: Roadmap to Reopen – Ontario.ca
- WSIB Small Business Health & Safety Leadership Awards
In the News: Small Business Health & Safety Training program / Fully Vaccinated Recommendations
Small Business Health & Safety Training Program
- Ontario Press Release - Ontario Keeping Workers Safe As Province Reopens - Free health and safety training now available for small businesses
- Ontario.ca - Health and safety for small businesses
Vaccination Resources
- What being vaccinated against COVID-19 means for me - Canada.ca
- Using masks in the workplace - Ontario.ca
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 Prevention - Public Health Ontario
- IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals - Public Health Ontario
Spotlight: Chemical Management – it’s more than just WHMIS
- COVID-19 and WHMIS: 7 Disinfectant Do's and Don'ts
- How to engage your employees in chemical exposure prevention
- Review pathogen decontamination measures in the WSPS Post-Pandemic Business Playbook, pg. 15, and download a decontamination checklist
- Hazardous Materials resources, training, eCourses and more
- Chemical Handling – videos, training, eCourses, resources and more
- Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments
- Animated video - Napo in... danger: chemicals! | NAPO (napofilm.net)
- Chemicals | Topics and Publications | Ministry of Labour
The Last Word: Building inspections
- Ontario eLaws (refer to 25(2)(n)) - Ontario.ca
- Report of the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry – Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
- Surfside Florida Building Collapse news article – CBS News
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Learn more about Ontario’s new Roadmap to Reopen and how to apply for a WSIB Small Business H&S Leadership Award (0:41). Also get the latest on rapid testing in workplaces and how to register for a free test kit (4:25). And it’s finally summer! Safety expert Kirstin Onorato has tips on keeping workers safe from heat stress, especially while wearing PPE (12:34). Then, hear how vaccination rates will affect reopening and get tips on vaccinations and the workplace (20:12).
Note: This episode was recorded on June 14, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Intro
- Reopening Ontario
- Backgrounder: Roadmap to Reopen
- WSIB Small Business Health & Safety Leadership Awards
In the News: Rapid Testing and Eye Protection
- Provincial Rapid Testing Portal
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative
- Could on-site COVID testing be an option for your workplace?
- Ontario News: Update on Rapid Testing (June 9)
- Ministry of Health COVID-19 Variant of Concern Guidance Document
- IHSA Eye Protection Recommendation
Spotlight: Heat Stress
- Heat Stress Safety Connection Webinar
- COVID-19, PPE & Heat Stress
- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. c.0.1 (1990). Retrieved from: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90o01?search=occupational+health.
- Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD). (2019). Managing Heat Stress at Work. Retrieved from: https://ontario.ca/page/managing-heat-stress-work#plan
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. (2020). Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents & Biological Exposure Indices. Cincinnati, OH: ACGIH.
- Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW).(2017) Retrieved from: https://ohcow.on.ca/heat-stress-resources.html.
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. (CCOHS). (2020). Temperature Conditions-Hot. Retrieved from: https://ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/max_temp.html
- (2020). Heat Stress. Retrieved from: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/heat-stress
The Last Word
- Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines and Workplace Health & Safety
- What you need to know about on-site COVID vaccinations
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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We welcome special guest Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player and crusader for victims of abuse. As co-founder of Respect Group, Sheldon shares what small businesses can do to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Note: This episode was recorded on May 5, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Intro
- Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (3 days paid leave if they miss work for reasons related to COVID-19)
- Ontario News Release - Mobile Vaccine Units in Hot Spot Workplaces
- COVID-19 Safety Plan Requirements
- Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan
- Understanding COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans
Sheldon Kennedy Interview
- Respect Group Inc.
- Respect in the Workplace eCourse listing on WSPS.ca
- Sheldon Kennedy Podcast “The Sheldon Kennedy Show”
- Sheldon Kennedy on Twitter
Closing
- WSPS Mental Health Webinar Series, including a topic on Civility and Respect
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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Learn from the results of COVID-19-related workplace inspections. Find out where to get guidance on vaccinations and the workplace (2:41). And, just in time for seasonal hiring, get some tips on hiring and getting through to young workers (6:14).
Note: This episode was recorded on April 8, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Intro
- Ontario News Release: Ontario's Action Plan Doubles Ontario Small Business Support Grant
- Ontario News Release: Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Segment 1: COVID Workplace Inspection Results/Vaccination info
- Ontario News Release: Ontario Businesses Making Workplaces Safer - Inspectors See Increase in Compliance with COVID-19 Safety Requirements
- Article: 4 reasons to remain vigilant as vaccinations begin
Segment 2 & 3: Young Worker Resources
- MLTSD Website: It’s Your Job – Young Workers
- Article: 4 ways to support new and young workers
- Article: Why young workers’ mental health deserves our attention
- Article: What we can all do to keep young and new workers safe by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Safety Say What? – site for young workers to learn about OHS
- New and Young Workers Infographic Poster
- Job Aid: Deep Fryer
- Job Aid: Lawn Mower/Golf Course Mower
- Job Aid: Working in Hot Environments
- Job Aid: Cannabis & Impairment in the Workplace
- Info Sheet - Orientation and Training General Information
- Video: Effective Supervisor
- Supervisor Competencies: The Key to Building a Strong Safety Culture
- eCourse - Health and Safety Awareness for Ontario Workers (English) (1 hour)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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Get up to speed on the province’s new small business education campaign and how you can prepare to reopen safely (2:21). Also, if a work refusal happened in your business what would you do? (11:21) And ace your virtual training with our 5 tips! (17:23)
Note: This episode was recorded on March 4, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
INTRO
Download the new WSPS COVID at Work app for workers! Access free health and safety information at your fingertips. Available on:
- The App Store
- Google Play
IN THE NEWS: Reopening Safely
- Health and safety education campaigns focused on helping small businesses re-open safely
Supports provided in the campaign:
- COVID-19: Help for businesses in Ontario
- Free webinars on how to operate a business safely
- A free 30-minute online course on infection control
- Contact the Provincial Employment standards call centre at webes@ontario.ca and the Occupational Health and Safety Contact Centre at webohs@ontario.ca
Some things you should consider as you re-open:
- Latest guidance in the COVID-19 Response Framework
- WSPS Post-Pandemic Business Resumption checklist
- WSPS article on evaluating your Safety Plan
- Article: 5 Steps to keep up with evolving COVID-19 requirements
- If you have questions, please contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
SPOTLIGHT: Work Refusals
- Ontario.ca - Part V: Right to refuse or to stop work where health and safety in danger
- Article: 9 suggestions to help avoid work refusals
- Williams HR Law – Ontario COVID Related Work Refusals
THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Virtual Training Tips
- WSPS Virtual Training Overview
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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There are COVID-19 variants lurking – what do they mean for you, your business and the masks you use? Safety experts Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs get the scoop from WSPS’ “mask guru” Wagish Yajaman.
Note: This episode was recorded on February 9, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES
Intro
- WSPS Article: 5 steps to keep up with evolving COVID-19 requirements
- Ontario Small Business Support Grant
- Ontario support grant to small businesses to assist with the costs of PPE
Masks: the Next Frontier Segment
- WSPS article on current mask recommendations
- WSPS article on how to safely use, handle and dispose of face coverings
- WSPS Fact Sheet: Filtering Face Pieces, Masks and Fabric Face coverings
- WSPS Poster: Using the Hierarchy of Controls to fight COVID-19
- Ontario.ca: Using Masks in the Workplace
- New York Times animation on how masks work
- Toronto Star article: One mask or two? As other countries explore new options, Canada sticks to its COVID-19 advice
- Washington Post opinion article on premium masks
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
- Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre.
- Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
- Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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Download the free WSPS COVID at Work App
- This new app gives workers access to helpful health and safety information and resources on the go. Download from The App Store and Google Play
In this episode, you’ll learn what the Ontario government’s expanded enforcement initiatives and the current State of Emergency mean for your business and what you need to do to prepare (2:02). Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs will also reveal a secret ingredient for improving health and safety that’s right there in your workplace – the health and safety representative (9:09). And it’s time for your New Year’s safety resolutions! Learn some tips on setting annual health and safety goals for your business (14:44).
This episode was recorded on January 21, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK’S TOPICS
Declaration of Emergency (January 12), Workplace Enforcement Campaigns Expanded (January 20), and COVID-19 Safety Resources
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives (News Release, January 12)
Ontario Expands Workplace Enforcement Campaigns (News Release, January 20)
Resources for COVID-19 (200+ Guidance Documents, Tip Sheets, Posters, Videos, etc.)
WSPS COVID-19 Hub
Develop your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan
Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Resources
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Overview of Health and Safety Representative (HSRs)
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Guide for health and safety committees and representatives
WSPS Guide for Health and Safety Representatives
eLearning Program - WSPS Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training
VIDEO: WSPS Small Business, Big Impact – Health and Safety Representative
Setting Annual Health & Safety Goals
WSPS Small Business Centre Safety Road Map
WSPS Health and Safety Excellence Program Provider Information
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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Ontario workplaces are preparing for COVID-related education and enforcement visits from provincial offences officers. What are these visits all about and how can you prepare? Then, get ready to be inspired! Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs speak to Alisia Williams, of Ron H. Williams Inc. – bronze winners of WSIB’s Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards. And ‘tis the season to take care of YOU – hear about some steps you can take to protect your mental health.
This episode was recorded on December 8, 2020. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.
RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK’S TOPICS
WORKPLACE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGNS
Ontario Launches Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaigns (Media Release)
Resources for COVID-19 (200+ Guidance Documents, Tip Sheets, Posters, Videos, etc.)
WSPS COVID-19 Resource Hub
Develop your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan
COVID-19 Response Framework
INTERVIEW WITH ALISIA WILLIAMS OF RON H. WILLIAMS DRAINAGE INC. (Winner of Bronze Small Business Health & Safety Leadership Award)
Williams Drainage Inc.
WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
WSPS Small Business Centre Safety Road Map
WSPS Health and Safety Excellence Program Provider Information
WSIB Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards
PROTECTING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
In Praise of Walking – book by Shane O’Mara
Research on Loneliness
Effects of lack of sleep
Websites for information and tips on personal care:
Ontario Ministry of Health “Healthy Choices”
Health Canada’s Healthy Living
CCOHS Health & Wellness
ThinkMentalHealth.ca
Suicide Prevention Line: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Survey report from the Canadian Mental Health Association (conducted in September 2020) - reported that 1 in 10 Canadians had experienced suicidal thoughts
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Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs discuss Ontario’s new COVID-19 Framework and steps you can take to create a safety plan. They also discuss the province’s screening requirement - how can you make it work at your business? Finally, what can you do if one of your employees or customers breaks your COVID-19 safety rules?
RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK’S TOPICS
COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open
Safety Plans
Develop your COVID-19 Safety Plan
Recorded Webinar: Ontario Safe and Open – Building your Safety Plan
Video: Safety Plan
Article: New COVID-19 Response Framework: How to create your safety plan
Sample safety plans available on the WSPS COVID-19 Resource Hub – just type “sample safety plan” into the search
Screening
COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces
5 best practices for bringing visitors safely into your workplace (article)
What should you do when people (staff, customers) break your safety rules?
Video: Small Business, Big Impact: Violence/Harassment
Article: Are your employees prepared to handle COVID-linked violence?
For free health and safety resources for small businesses, drop by the WSPS Small Business Centre. https://www.wsps.ca/Small-Business-Centre/Home.aspx
Visit the WSPS COVID-19 RESOURCE HUB for health and safety resources related to COVID-19. Whether your business is open, you have staff now working from home, or you’re closed and looking to reopen in the future, can find useful tools, checklists and more. https://covid19.wsps.ca/
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