Business shuts down after material handling-related death; receives $100,000 fine
A company that closed its doors in the wake of a worker’s death has been issued a $100,000 fine for… more »
Category: WSPS
New Canadians in your workforce? This manufacturer’s approach can help protect them and you
Tyler Keenan, Safety and Environmental Assistant Manager at AISIN Canada, Inc., recently celebrated a health and safety milestone. He witnessed a… more »
7 key steps for effective contractor management in your warehouse
With shipments constantly coming in and going out, warehouses and distribution centres need to have solid systems in place to… more »
What to expect when a Ministry inspector comes to your workplace
When an inspector from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) arrives at your workplace, how the… more »
Take a trauma-informed approach to workplace violence and harassment
If you want to see lasting change after a workplace violence and harassment incident, a trauma-informed approach could be your… more »
Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 4: Protecting Mental Health in Agriculture – Are you ready?
When the going gets tough, farmers just keep going with long hours, round the clock demands and a host of… more »
Food and Beverage Wholesale distribution industry ranks its top ten risks
When workers and employers from the food and beverage wholesale distribution industry came together earlier in 2023 to determine their… more »
Updated, streamlined machine safety standard released: What you need to know
Michael Wilson, WSPS Senior Health and Safety Consultant, is particularly pleased with the 2023 version of CSA Z432, Safeguarding of… more »
Protecting employee health: 5 ways to reduce the risk of solvents in the workplace
From solvent-based paints and glues to nail polish remover, solvents are fairly common in our lives. At work, solvents are… more »