#5 – Ready to Reopen Safely?

09/03/2021 25 min Episodio 5
#5 – Ready to Reopen Safely?

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Episode Synopsis

Get up to speed on the province's new small business education campaign and how you can prepare to reopen safely (2:21). Also, if a work refusal happened in your business what would you do? (11:21) And ace your virtual training with our 5 tips! (17:23) Note: This episode was recorded on March 4, 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 INTRO Download the new WSPS COVID at Work app for workers! Access free health and safety information at your fingertips. Available on: The App Store Google Play   IN THE NEWS: Reopening Safely Health and safety education campaigns focused on helping small businesses re-open safely   Supports provided in the campaign: COVID-19: Help for businesses in Ontario Free webinars on how to operate a business safely A free 30-minute online course on infection control Contact the Provincial Employment standards call centre at [email protected] and the Occupational Health and Safety Contact Centre at [email protected]   Some things you should consider as you re-open: Latest guidance in the COVID-19 Response Framework WSPS Post-Pandemic Business Resumption checklist WSPS article on evaluating your Safety Plan Article: 5 Steps to keep up with evolving COVID-19 requirements If you have questions, please contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email [email protected] or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).   SPOTLIGHT: Work Refusals Ontario.ca - Part V: Right to refuse or to stop work where health and safety in danger Article: 9 suggestions to help avoid work refusals Williams HR Law – Ontario COVID Related Work Refusals   THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Virtual Training Tips WSPS Virtual Training Overview   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 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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