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Small Biz Safety Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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Run a small business? Let our safety experts walk you through simple steps to make your workplace safer and your business better.
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#34 - Looking to simplify safety? Use these free game-changing tools for your small business
Hear about two powerful resources you can use to make your small business safer. Get updated on a new online safety handbook that can be customized for your business, and short videos so you will better understand legal obligations. Plus, learn about a new blog that can help parents keep their teens safe at work.
Note: This episode was recorded on April 17, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
· Health & Safety Orientation Handbook Generator
· Small Biz Bytes short video series
· First Job, Safe Job – blog to help parents keep their teens safe at work
· Free resources simplify health and safety for small businesses (article)
· Spring safety: Be prepared for these 5 seasonal hazards
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Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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#33 – Workplace racking 101: What your small biz needs to know
What is rack safety and what should your business do to get started? Get answers and practical tips to keep your workers and your operations protected. Guests are Marc and Charles from Damotech. Plus, get tips on winter hazards for work and home.
Note: This episode was recorded on January 24, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
Damotech
Rack Safety Blog - Damotech Rack Safety Flywheel Resources and Downloads Damotech - Damotech helps companies keep their warehouses and employees safe by maintaining the integrity of their pallet racking systems. NEW resources to help control racking hazards
Racking Safety for Employers Racking Safety for Supervisors Racking Safety for Workers Other resources
Business in Motion: Managing Material Hazards. Use this toolkit to help identify material handling tasks, document their location, and highlight why they pose potential safety hazards. Material Handling in Manufacturing (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Initiative) (pre-recorded webinar) Storage Rack Safety Check Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development - Guideline for the safe operation and maintenance of powered lift trucks in Ontario Safety in 60 seconds: Safety tips videos on Warehouse and Distribution 6 things you need to know about PSRs Safety in 60 seconds: Safety tips videos on PSRs Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777). Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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#32 - Retail theft is on the rise: is your small business prepared?
With rising inflation, businesses both big and small are struggling with an increase in theft and retail crime. Is your business prepared? We share training tips so your workers know how to respond to suspicious activity and theft. Then, get reminders on personal security as we approach the holiday season.
Note: This episode was recorded on November 1, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
Building an OHS Policy and Program: Violence Assessment (WSPS.CA) Quick Safety Tips: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace (WSPS.CA) Reporting Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedures (WSPS.CA) Retail thefts on the rise, becoming more violent: Retail Council of Canada (CTV News) New Toronto Crime Stoppers campaign targets ‘organized retail crime’ that goes beyond shoplifting (CP24)
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Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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#31 - How prioritizing workplace culture pays!
How can moving towards a healthy workplace culture improve your small business? Learn simple steps you can take to retain great people and boost productivity. Then, hear about three free tools that simplify health and safety - and save you time! Guest is Kelly Hultink, WSPS Consultant, Workplace Mental Health.
Note: This episode was recorded on October 11, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
Level Up! Ontario Skilled Trades Fairs Healthy Workplaces: Positive Workplace Culture
Download a copy of Psychological Safety in Practice: A Guidebook for Managers Visit the Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap site to build a psychological safety action plan. Mental Health Infographic Poster Quick Safety Tips: Workplace Psychological Safety - Watch these quick safety tips to find out what it means to have a psychologically safe workplace, the role of managers and supervisors, the positive outcomes on worker mental health and the workplace, and steps to get started. Check out a variety of mental health and well-being resources to protect employees from mental harm Free tools and checklists to save you time with health and safety
WSPS Small Business Centre Health and Safety Road Maps for Your Business Free Small Business Advisory Service
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Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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#30 - Your autumn safety checklist: preparing your workplace for seasonal changes
As the cooler weather approaches, we have your autumn safety checklist for work and home. Plus, learn about new licensing requirements for temporary help agencies in Ontario.
Note: This episode was recorded on September 14, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
SHOW NOTES
Temporary Help Agencies
New temporary help agency licensing requirements are coming: How will this impact your business?
Licensing for temporary help agencies and recruiters – Ontario.ca
Autumn Safety Checklist
WSPS Safety Checklists - use these helpful checklists to inspire safety talks in your workplace Travelling in rural areas this Fall? 10 tips on sharing the road with farm equipment Road safety: winter edition Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe Stop slips, trips and falls with these expert tips Free Guide: Protecting Against Respiratory Hazards 6 tips to stop the spread of respiratory illness Connecting Ontarians to The Tools They Need to Stay Healthy This Respiratory Illness Season – Ontario.ca 9 workplace tips for a safe and healthy fall season
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Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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#29 – Protect employees from wildfire smoke
Wildfires are expected to continue for the rest of the summer and to increase in intensity, severity, size and duration in future. Learn how you can use the Air Quality Index and protect employees from the impact of wildfire smoke. Guest is WSPS Occupational Hygienist, Gord Pajuluoma.
Note: This episode was recorded on July 19, 2023. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Show Notes
6 ways to protect employees from wildfire smoke Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A Infographic: Understanding Canada's Air Quality Index Air Quality Health Index (Canada.ca) Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) (airqualityontario.com) Wildfire smoke, air quality and your health (Canada.ca) Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A Guide to developing human rights policies and procedures (Ontario Human Rights Commission) Wildfire Smoke infographic (OHCOW)
Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
· Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
· Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
· Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
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