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WSN news announcements

Jan. 14, 2021 Service update from Workplace Safety North

Jan. 14, 2021 Ontario increasing workplace inspections during COVID-19

Jan. 13, 2021 Government funding available to help business owners with COVID-19 safety costs

Jan. 6, 2021 Ontario supporting forestry jobs and worker safety

Dec. 21, 2020 Ontario announces provincewide shutdown to stop spread of COVID-19 and save lives

Dec. 14, 2020 What's new and changing for workplace health and safety in 2021

Dec. 4, 2020 Celebrate the holiday season safely

Nov. 19, 2020 Ontario launches workplace education and enforcement campaigns

Nov. 18, 2020 Updated COVID-19 workplace safety plan guide: Who needs a plan and how to develop one

Sept. 17, 2020 Free webinar on how to manage pandemic fatigue in the workplace

Sept. 1, 2020 Program Delivery at WSN Facilities and Training Rooms

Aug. 21, 2020 Return to the workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work

Aug. 18, 2020 Workplace Safety North resumes training and consulting services

Aug. 18, 2020: Mine rescue training resumes

Aug. 18, 2020 Health and Safety Excellence program: pandemic updates

Aug. 10, 2020 Free webinar Aug. 26 on respectful workplaces as province re-opens

Jul. 10, 2020 Workplace Safety North webinar on legal considerations during pandemic

Jul. 9, 2020 First Aid re-certification training during COVID-19

Jun. 16, 2020 Ontario releases guide on how to develop a workplace safety plan

Jun. 16, 2020 Workplace safety infographics provide COVID-19 prevention guidance

Jun. 16, 2020 Ontario Mine Rescue continues to be prepared

Jun. 10, 2020 Refresher training for forestry trainers postponed until Spring 2021

May 11, 2020 New virtual health and safety training underway

May 6, 2020 WSN launches new lunch and learn series COVID-19 Conversations

Apr. 30, 2020 Health and safety association guidance documents for workplaces during the COVID-19 outbreak

Apr. 30, 2020 Ontario provides employers with workplace safety guidelines

Apr. 6, 2020 Free Virtual Mining Health and Safety Conference - stay home and stay safe!

Apr. 6, 2020 WSIB announces Health and Safety Excellence program changes in response to COVID-19

Apr. 6, 2020 Here to help: WSN consulting and training available online

Apr. 3, 2020 New COVID-19 resources webpage for businesses

Mar. 30, 2020 Working at Heights Safety Training certification period extended

Mar. 25, 2020 Message from WSN CEO and Board Chair

Mar. 24, 2020 Ontario issues call to action for business owners to help with medical supplies

Mar. 16, 2020 Workplace Safety North and Ontario Mine Rescue COVID-19 Update

Mar. 12, 2020 Important Update: Workplace Safety North Event Cancellations

Mar. 11, 2020 Pandemic preparedness for business

Sector-specific information

Ontario main webpage - Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace English French

Federal, provincial and municipal Governments have developed a series of supports for both business and employees/workers

Federal

Individuals: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individuals

Businesses: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#businesses

Provincial

Individuals: https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-support-people#section-0

Businesses (financial relief): https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-help-businesses-ontario

Small business recovery resources: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/small-business-recovery-resources

Agriculture industry safety during COVID-19 - Ontario - English French

Agriculture - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD

Businesses - COVID-19 Support for Businesses - Ontario government - English French - NEW

Construction site health and safety during COVID-19 - Ontario English French

Construction - Essential Sector Poster - Worker - MLTSD: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11

Construction workplace posters- MLTSD : Eng 8.5x11 Eng 11x17 Fre 8.5x11 Fre 11x17

Construction - Best practices - Responding to a suspected COVID-19 exposure - IHSA

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan template- English French - MLTSD

COVID-19 Control Checklist - Fillable PDF - WSN

COVID-19 Business Financial Supports - Government

Essential Workplaces COVID-19 Guidance - Ministry of Health May 2, 2020

Food Manufacture and Processing - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD

Forestry guidance during COVID-19 - Workplace Safety North - English French

Forest products infographic: Enhanced safety measures for preventing pandemic - WSN

Long-Term Care - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD

Manufacturing - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD

Mining health and safety infographic with pictograms for prevention of COVID-19

Mining guidance during COVID-19 - Workplace Safety North - English French

Mining sector infographic: Enhanced safety measures for preventing pandemic - WSN

Mining sector Ontario COVID-19 controls report - Ontario Mining Association - NEW

Offices - Guidance During COVID-19 For Employers with Office Settings - Ontario English French

Pandemic (COVID-19) Tip Sheets - Pandemic guidance for higher-risk and essential occupations and industries - CCOHS

Restaurant and Food Service -includes tip sheet and guidance document - MLTSD

Restaurant and Food Service - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD

Retail - includes tip sheet on health and safety guidance during COVID-19 - English French - MLTSD

Work Camps guidance during COVID-19 - Workplace Safety North

Workers - COVID-19: Support for workers - Government of Ontario

Pandemic resources for businesses

Back to the workplace - Adapting workplaces and protecting workers from COVID-19 - EU-OSHA

Business Continuity Plan and Tools - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Cleaning and Disinfecting Decision Tool - CDC

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and workplace health and safety - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)

COVID-19: Workplace Health and Safety Guide and Tip Sheets - CCOHS - NEW

COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses for all business - Canadian Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19 Support for businesses - Government of Ontario

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public including: Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 - updated regularly - World Health Organization

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian businesses - Government of Canada

Crisis communications plan - Chamber of Commerce

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers - Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.)

Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes - CDC

Pandemic Action Plan for Businesses for medium- and large-size business - Workplace Safety North

Pandemic Hierarchy of Controls - CCOHS

Preventing COVID-19 in the workplace: employers, employees and essential service workers - Public Health Agency of Canada

Preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers - WorkSafeBC - NEW

Protecting workers health during the extended COVID-19 oubreak; Guidance for Members and non-Healthcare Businesses - British Occupational Hygiene Society

Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes - CDC

Return to the workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work - Canadian Mental Health Association - NEW

Risk-informed decision-making guidelines for workplaces and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic - Public Health Agency of Canada

Ventilation Checklist - OHCOW - NEW

What does the coronavirus mean for your business? - Business Development Bank of Canada

Brochure Cover CSA return to workplace research and best practices

Workplaces and COVID-19: Occupational Health and Safety Considerations for Reopening and Operating During the Pandemic - Canadian Standards Association - NEW

Workplace COVID-19 Risk Management (Control Banding) Matrix - Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers - NEW

Workplace mental health - Workplace Safety North

Additional resources

Awareness resources - Public Health Agency of Canada

Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (City and town planners, community organization administrators and employers) - Public Health Agency of Canada

COVID-19 resources for communities, schools, and workplaces - Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations - Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Hand-washing: Do’s and don’ts – Mayo Clinic

Infection control information and resources – Public Services Health and Safety Association

Information sheets (available in multiple languages) – Public Health Ontario

New Nanos poll reveals people in Canada are more stressed in the era of COVID-19 - CMHA

Online self-assessment - Ontario Ministry of Health

Ontario Framework for Reopening Province - Ontario Government

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/x9NOUr0ItNA

Contact your local WSN health and safety specialist for guidance during COVID-19 outbreak