WSPS Health and Safety Resources
Apr 30, 2026
By Pam Robertson
Free Health and Safety Resources and Tips
2026-2027 Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) 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 initiatives focus on specific high-risk hazards or topics. This year, the following campaigns will run from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Workplace inspections begin April 1, 2026.
- Farming & Agriculture Compliance
- MSD Prevention in the Retail Sector
- Noise Compliance
- Retail Compliance
Check out this page to learn more about current inspections and access free resources.
2026-2027 Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Inspection – Webinars
Retail Sector Campaign
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting an education and inspection campaign for the retail sector until March 31, 2027. Focus areas will include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining equipment in good condition
- Awareness training
- Material handling concerns
- Keeping floors free of hazards
- Administrative responsibilities
To help you prepare, WSPS is offering a free, interactive, 90-minute webinar, co-hosted by MLITSD, on June 16, 2026. It will provide you with an overview of the campaign, including information on what to expect during an inspection, employer obligations, measures that can be taken, and resources available to assist with compliance. Register today
Agriculture Sector Campaign
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting an education and inspection campaign for the agriculture sector until March 31, 2027. Focus areas will include but are not limited to:
- Maintenance of equipment
- Machine guarding
- Operation of farming equipment (such as tractors and forklifts)
- Electrical hazards and lock out/tag out
- Falls from heights including falls from equipment
- Prevention of heat stress
To help you prepare, WSPS is offering a free, interactive, 90-minute webinar, co-hosted by MLITSD, on June 10, 2026. It will provide you with an overview of the campaign, including information on what to expect during an inspection, employer obligations, measures that can be taken, and resources available to assist with compliance. Register today
Noise Campaign
From April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting a province-wide compliance campaign focused on noise.
Inspections will focus on noise-related hazards where exposure may pose a risk to workers. The goal: to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss – a permanent disability – by ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
To help businesses prepare, a free 90‑minute webinar is being offered on June 24, 2026. Hosted by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and an MLITSD occupational hygienist, the session will provide an overview of the campaign as well as offer practical guidance to help businesses achieve compliance. The agenda includes:
- what to expect during an inspection
- employer obligations
- preventative measures
- support resources
Violence and Harassment Tool
Free, Online Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Tool – This new tool gives organizations a modern, streamlined, and practical way to meet their legal obligations and strengthen the safety of their workplace for workers, visitors and customers alike.
WSPS Free eCourses: Extended to September 30, 2026
Ontario employers, you asked, we listened: WSPS free eCourses extended to September 30th
Select WSPS health and safety eCourses are now free until September 30, 2026. Strengthen your team’s safety skills and reduce costs with no-cost training, including:
- Lockout Tagout
- Workplace Violence & Harassment Awareness
- Health & Safety Awareness for Ontario Workers and Supervisors
- Ladder Safety
Keep your workplace safe and your business moving without the added cost. Register your team today!
Keep safety on the scoreboard this summer
The GTA is gearing up to welcome the world, and hospitality, retail, and hotel businesses and security firms will be feeling the surge. Get ahead of the game. WSPS is here to help with easy-to-use safety resources that address seasonal risks: heat stress, violence and harassment, and onboarding new teammates. Whether you’re managing crowded shifts or bringing new staff into the lineup, our free tools and expert guidance can help your team stay confident, safe, and in the game. Explore your safety playbook.
Agriculture
- Farm Safety Roundup: Episode 18 – Growing Safely – In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney welcomes OFA President, Drew Spoelstra with Chad Roberts, fellow farmer and WSPS Senior Account Manager for a conversation about safety first culture. Together, they share practical steps any operation can use to keep children, young workers safe while highlighting how collaboration across the ag community can move the needle on farm safety.
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) & Utility Task/Terrain Vehicles (UTV) Safety in Agriculture – Learn how to safely operate ATVs and UTVs in agriculture workplaces. This guide covers hazards, legal duties, and best practices to help protect workers and prevent incidents.
- Free Webinar – Safety Connection: Managing Multi-Lingual Workplaces in the Agricultural Sector – May 26
- Farm Safety Almanac – The Farm Safety Almanac is a practical guide built from real WSIB injury data, focused on top farm risks. Use its tips and checklists to prevent injuries and help ensure every worker gets home safe.
Other Resources
- New Safety First Multilingual Videos – Available in English, French, Spanish and Mandarin, these short, animated videos offer interactive knowledge checks to help small businesses and workers understand basic health and safety requirements. New topics include:
- Hazard Recognition
- Investigating Injury & Illness
- Transforming Workplaces: Civility, Respect, and Empathy in Action
Landscaping and Arboriculture Resources
- Hedge trimming safety resources – As you gear up for a busy spring season, make sure safety is at the top of your list. When you work on arboriculture and landscaping projects, you may be exposed to hazards related to overhead powerlines, working at heights, and power and hand tools. To support safer work, IHSA and WSPS have developed a suite of free health and safety resources to help you understand these risks and protect yourself and others.
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