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Like Canada, your small business is diverse. Your employees may include new Canadians, temporary foreign workers, or others with English as their second language. Learn tips to overcome language and cultural barriers and about new multilingual resources that will help your workers understand common hazards. Plus, hear about potential changes to the OHSA and how they will impact small businesses (:51 seconds). Guest is Bill Hong Chen, Small Business Account Representative, WSPS.

Note: This episode was recorded on May 22, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time. 
Show Notes
Multilingual agriculture and manufacturing safety resources: Remove language barriers to your workers’ safety with free learning resources targeting the top health and safety hazards faced by the agriculture and manufacturing sectors; available in seven languages. Working for Workers Act Five (Ontario.ca) 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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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).
Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
 
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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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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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Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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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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Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).
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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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Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.
 
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