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Listen "#8 – The Roadmap to Reopen"
Episode Synopsis
Learn more about Ontario's new Roadmap to Reopen and how to apply for a WSIB Small Business H&S Leadership Award (0:41). Also get the latest on rapid testing in workplaces and how to register for a free test kit (4:25). And it's finally summer! Safety expert Kirstin Onorato has tips on keeping workers safe from heat stress, especially while wearing PPE (12:34). Then, hear how vaccination rates will affect reopening and get tips on vaccinations and the workplace (20:12). Note: This episode was recorded on June 14, 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 Reopening Ontario Backgrounder: Roadmap to Reopen WSIB Small Business Health & Safety Leadership Awards In the News: Rapid Testing and Eye Protection Provincial Rapid Testing Portal Ontario Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative Could on-site COVID testing be an option for your workplace? Ontario News: Update on Rapid Testing (June 9) Ministry of Health COVID-19 Variant of Concern Guidance Document IHSA Eye Protection Recommendation Spotlight: Heat Stress Heat Stress Safety Connection Webinar COVID-19, PPE & Heat Stress Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. c.0.1 (1990). Retrieved from: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90o01?search=occupational+health. Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD). (2019). Managing Heat Stress at Work. Retrieved from: https://ontario.ca/page/managing-heat-stress-work#plan American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. (2020). Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents & Biological Exposure Indices. Cincinnati, OH: ACGIH. Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW).(2017) Retrieved from: https://ohcow.on.ca/heat-stress-resources.html. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. (CCOHS). (2020). Temperature Conditions-Hot. Retrieved from: https://ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/max_temp.html (2020). Heat Stress. Retrieved from: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/heat-stress The Last Word Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines and Workplace Health & Safety What you need to know about on-site COVID vaccinations 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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