WSPS Content Update – December

Articles

• The Working for Workers Five Act (Bill 190) is now law: Learn how inspectors will check for compliance – Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, makes several changes to the OHSA and is now law. Learn what inspectors will look for and how these changes impact your business.
• Hiring gig workers? Do you know your responsibilities as an employer?– Gig workers often have precarious working conditions and change workplaces frequently. This puts them at higher risk for occupational injuries and illnesses. Find out how you can mitigate their health and safety risks.
• Holiday countdown: keep employees safe with this 7-point checklist– The seasonal rush of customers is good news for retailers, but can raise injury risks for employees working faster, harder and longer to meet demands. More customers can also mean greater potential for exposure to respiratory illnesses and violence and harassment. Use this checklist to raise awareness and adjust your programs and training.
• Mechanical Material Handling Q&A: Your questions answered – Unsafe mechanical material handling can lead to devastating injuries, even death. This Q&A will help you prevent this by helping you understand the causes, impacts, solutions, and legislation.
• Respond to crime and violence in your retail business with this free guide – Ontario businesses are facing a significant surge in retail crime, violence, and harassment. Learn how to protect your workplace and team with a new comprehensive guide.
• Grain entrapment: 5 tips to plan, prepare and prevent tragedy (Agriculture) – Grain entrapment can be fatal in minutes. Having a team trained on-site who can act quickly can make the difference between life and death. Get 5 tips to prevent grain entrapment on your farm.

Podcasts

• Farm Safety Roundup Episode 11: Grain Entrapment Prevention and Rescue – The speed and force of flowing grain can render a person helpless in seconds and the risk exists not only in grain bins, but gravity wagons and semi-trailers as well. WSPS Health and Safety Consultant, Ryan Dick joins Real Ag’s Shaun Haney from his farm in Douglas to look at the risks associated with grain handling and storage and to share strategies to prevent grain entrapment with recommendations on how to be well prepared for an emergency.

Health and Safety Downloads

• The Ergonomics of Roadside Tire Change – When changing tires by the roadside, the hazard of oncoming traffic is a serious concern. Learn how to change a tire safely with this free guide.
• Infographic Poster: Mechanical Safeguarding Poster – Use this poster to help workers remember when safeguarding devices are needed and how to determine if the guards are adequate.

MLITSD Inspections: Support

• MLITSD Workplace Compliance Initiatives: 2024-2025 Inspections & Support for Your Business – Need help understanding the focus of an initiative and where WSPS can provide support? We’ve got you covered. Check out this page to learn more and find out how we can help.