De-escalating high-stress situations at work: 4 stages to aggression, 4 responses
A speedy, calm, and practiced response to someone who is becoming agitated in the workplace will help prevent potentially violent… more »
Category: WSPS
Beyond generic WHMIS. Is your workplace compliant?
Employers are responsible for providing workplace-specific WHMIS training. Elizabeth Lofthouse, a Senior Consultant with WSPS, explains exactly what that means. … more »
Small Biz Safety Podcast: Young workers — the right training can keep your business running
Small Biz Safety Podcast · #26 – Young workers: the right training can keep your business running In Ontario, young… more »
Expect the unexpected – 16 tips to strengthen your emergency response plan
While risk assessments are critical to emergency response planning, the risks of some emergencies are not always known to local… more »
Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers: Get recognized and receive rebates
Whether you’re just starting to put formal health and safety procedures in place, or you already have a robust health… more »
Stop slips, trips and falls with these expert tips
If you slip or trip over something at work, you may immediately look around to see if anyone saw the… more »
What to do when domestic violence enters your workplace
There’s been a huge spike in domestic violence since the start of the pandemic – in fact, the City of… more »
Small Biz Safety Podcast: Working with machines: being proactive about safety pays!
Small Biz Safety Podcast · #25 – Working with machines: being proactive about safety pays! Kitchener company and its CEO… more »
New study: closing gaps in worker/manager OHS attitudes key to reducing manufacturing injuries
A new study from WSPS and Toronto Metropolitan University offers clues to why Ontario’s manufacturing sector is overrepresented when it comes to… more »