Cultivating Safety Podcast
Cultivating Safety Between the Rows is a new series that speaks to the high rate of lost-time injuries (LTI’s) in… more »
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Safeguarding and robots: CSA standards update
A draft version of the next CSA Z432 – Safeguarding of Machinery standard is now available for public review. These… more »
A new approach to hazard controls at work
Most of us are familiar with the traditional hierarchy of controls, an internationally recognized approach for identifying solutions to workplace… more »
5 de-escalation tips when responding to agitated customers
Having the skills to de-escalate a potentially violent situation has never been more important, especially in retail and other service… more »
Should you keep some COVID controls in place?
As the province lifts pandemic restrictions for public places, what are the workplace implications? Should your workplace lift its restrictions… more »
Small Biz Safety Podcast: Violence and Harassment Prevention: De-escalation Tips
Is your business experiencing increased customer aggression? Safety expert Kristy Cork shares tips on managing angry or agitated customers. Then,… more »
Sowing a foundation for safer Ontario greenhouses
Good things happen when industries grow together. And now, stakeholders from across Ontario’s greenhouse sector are leveraging insights gleaned from… more »
Do COVID masks require fit testing, and other timely questions
WSPS staff continue to receive questions about COVID-19 precautions, especially around wearing masks and respirators. To provide the most up… more »
Pivoting your business model? Here’s how to do it safely
In the face of ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, many businesses have become adept at pivoting quickly. Managed well, the… more »