#3 - Navigating Ontario's State of Emergency 2.0

22/01/2021 20 min Episodio 3
#3 - Navigating Ontario's State of Emergency 2.0

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, you'll learn what the Ontario government's expanded enforcement initiatives and the current State of Emergency mean for your business and what you need to do to prepare (2:02). Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs will also reveal a secret ingredient for improving health and safety that's right there in your workplace – the health and safety representative (9:09). And it's time for your New Year's safety resolutions! Learn some tips on setting annual health and safety goals for your business (14:44).   This episode was recorded on January 21, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.   RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK'S TOPICS   Declaration of Emergency (January 12), Workplace Enforcement Campaigns Expanded (January 20), and COVID-19 Safety Resources   Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives (News Release, January 12)   Ontario Expands Workplace Enforcement Campaigns (News Release, January 20)   Resources for COVID-19 (200+ Guidance Documents, Tip Sheets, Posters, Videos, etc.)   WSPS COVID-19 Hub   Develop your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan   Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Resources   Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Overview of Health and Safety Representative (HSRs)   Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Guide for health and safety committees and representatives   WSPS Guide for Health and Safety Representatives   eLearning Program - WSPS Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training   VIDEO: WSPS Small Business, Big Impact – Health and Safety Representative   Setting Annual Health & Safety Goals   WSPS Small Business Centre Safety Road Map   WSPS Health and Safety Excellence Program Provider Information   Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services   Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email [email protected] or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).   Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We'd love to hear from you! Contact [email protected].   Follow WSPS on social media Twitter Facebook   LinkedIn   YouTube

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