Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

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🗓️ The #CivicHoliday is upon us, but it’s not a #longweekend for everyone.

#ThankYou to the workers who will be keeping our restaurants, shops and recreational facilities open to enjoy, our essential services available and our supply chains moving.

🙏 If you're out this weekend, please remember to show your appreciation to these workers by being patient and kind. There is no place for abusive, aggressive, or disrespectful behaviour.

Everyone has the right to a safe and #healthyworkplace, and every employer has a duty to protect their staff from #violence, #harassment and other workplace hazards. https://t.co/Jn8c1zuw21

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The future of landscaping isn't just greener — it's smarter and safer. 🌿⚙️

From built-in equipment safeguards to innovative tool designs, new technologies are giving landscaping businesses more ways to reduce risk and protect their crews.

👇 Explore the innovations helping reshape safety in the field
https://t.co/9IijIvknsZ

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* article originally published in @LandscapeTrades Magazine

@LOassocMag @green_for_life
#landscaping #toolsofthetrade #workplacesafety

[Workplace Safety & Prevention Services @WSPS_NEWS]

FACT: When workers feel unsafe, threatened or at risk, your business feels it too.

❌Missed shifts
❌Poor productivity and performance
❌Frequent staff turnover
❌A reputation that suffers

Simply put: By protecting your people, you’ll protect your business.

Get started. Complete a free, online Workplace Violence Risk Assessment. In under 1.5 hours you’ll be on your way to meeting your legal requirements and safeguarding your business and people.

Your people, your customers and your business will thank you.

Get started → https://t.co/jvZhkFAXnj

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Workers are exposed to loud noise on the floor every shift. What's the first thing you should do about it?

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You don't lose your hearing all at once — you lose it one loud shift at a time. 🎧

Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, but 100% preventable. If your team has to shout to be heard, it's already too loud.

Protect hearing. Reduce risk. 👉 https://t.co/p3OcILU4PH

#NoiseAwareness

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From April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, @ONTatwork will be visiting farming and agriculture workplaces to check health and safety requirements.

These visits can happen at any time and without notice. Be inspection‑ready. Understanding your responsibilities, managing your hazards, and training your people on their responsibilities and rights helps protect workers, and makes your farm safer.

Strong farms start with safe work. Need help getting started? You’re not on your own. We’re here to help you understand requirements and improve safety before an inspector arrives.

Get free tools, guides, and or contact to us to get in touch with a safety expert. Check out our agriculture resources 👉 https://t.co/uglsljmLZH

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Workplace #stress is rising (@Global_GWI), bringing increased #frustration, reduced patience, and impaired judgment.

Left unchecked, this can spell disaster for an organization — eroding #trust, undermining #psychologicalsafety, and impacting #performance.

People perform at their best when they feel supported, valued, and psychologically safe. But creating that environment takes intention.

In this week’s #TheTrustedLeader blog, we share practical steps leaders can take to create healthier, safer, and more supportive workplaces.

@WestatFresh

https://t.co/hRD6C0Swtj

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Heat stress prevention, quick version:

🌡️ Assess exposure
📋 Build a plan + train your team
🧊 Shade, breaks, cooling stations
📖 Follow Ministry/OHCOW/ACGIH guidance

Full video: https://t.co/M2uFLQdG5W

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Great news for Ontario business owners!

Our free health and safety eCourses are extended — trusted by thousands of employers to build safer workplaces while keeping training costs down.

• WHMIS Online Training
• Workplace Violence & Harassment Awareness eCourse
• Health & Safety Awareness eCourse for Ontario Workers
• Workplace Violence & Harassment
• Ladder Safety

Safer workplaces can start with one step. Start learning today

Enroll your team today. 👉 https://t.co/m5P6lpKJhh

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Skill testing question: Which industries report the most critical injuries?

Bet you didn’t think of retail — but in 2024, it had the second-highest injury reports in Ontario.

More needs to be done to protect these workers. High numbers of young and temporary staff — with little experience — mean greater risk and a stronger need for safe work practices.

That’s why the MLITSD is running two province-wide inspection campaign to raise awareness of common hazards and ensure stores are meeting their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

If an inspector stopped by your shop, would you pass the test?

Get inspection ready! We’re here to help, with free practical resources.

Safe teams build strong stores. Get started today. 👉https://t.co/wEOZSiO753

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@quintenews We are deeply saddened by this news.

Our condolences to the worker's family, friends and coworkers. @threadsoflifeca may be a source of comfort and support as you navigate this tragedy.

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@PtboExaminer We are deeply saddened by this news.
Our condolences to the worker's family, friends and coworkers. @threadsoflifeca may be a source of comfort and support as you navigate this tragedy.

[Workplace Safety & Prevention Services @WSPS_NEWS]

@CHEXNewswatch We are deeply saddened to hear this news.
Our condolences to the worker's family, friends and coworkers.

@threadsoflifeca may be a source of comfort and support as you navigate this tragedy.

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@CHCHNews We are deeply saddened by this news.
Our condolences to the worker's family, friends and coworkers.

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@CP24 We are greatly saddened by this news. Condolences to the worker's family, friends and coworkers.

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🚨 Compliance Check 🚨

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) #law requires employers to display specific #HealthAndSafety information for its workers. The requirements vary based on the number of employees you have.

✅ Confirm you're meeting posting requirements
✅ Download the posters you need
✅ Stay compliant

https://t.co/yO1S7yEEwz

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Retailers, this is a good time to review these requirements.

🔎  The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (@ONTatwork) is conducting #inspections of #retail shops, checking that OHSA administrative requirements like these are being met.

Inspections run now until March 31, 2027.

[Workplace Safety & Prevention Services @WSPS_NEWS]

Workplace violence is a reality that cannot be ignored.

Choosing not to act? Watch out for costly fines, WSIB claims, staff shortages, and slowed productivity.

Lucky for you, stepping up your protections is easy.

Check out this free online Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Tool.  
Step-by-step guidance to identify, assess, and control violence risks at your workplace.

Meet your legal responsibilities. Protect your team.  

A win-win solution for your business’ success!

Start now 👉https://t.co/2W4zRu8gNv

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@CTVToronto We're happy to hear a suspect has been arrested.
#workplaceviolence is never okay.

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@CP24 We're happy to hear a suspect has been arrested.
#workplaceviolence is never okay.

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Get information about the @ONTatwork marinas and camps inspections, here 👇
https://t.co/ao8V5GgPUu

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In the hot summer heat, scoring a job in or around water is a major win. But, working near water comes with serious risks.

This National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19 - 25), employers are encouraged to review water safety procedures and drowning prevention tips with their workers. 👉 https://t.co/XKbu9JNFV3

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@ONTatwork is focused on water safety too!

The MLITSD are visiting #marinas in Eastern Ontario and remote hunting and fishing #camps in Ontario to ensure they're doing everything they can to protect their workers from harm.

Inspections run May 1 - October 31, 2026. Are you ready?

#NDPW2026 #WaterSmart #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention
#WorkplaceSafety #SummerSafety
#campgrounds #golfcourse #waterpark #pools #hotel #resort