Episode #10: Free safety training, a new Digital Main St. grant and reopening tips

Does your small business qualify for free health and safety representative (HSR) training and new Digital Main St. funding (1:25)? Find out! Next, you'll hear tips on keeping your COVID protocols strong throughout Ontario's reopening (4:30). Then, as kids go back to school and more people take to the roads, remember road safety (11:59).

Note: This episode was recorded on August 5, 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

IN THE NEWS: eHSR training & Digital Main Street Grant

Small Business Health & Safety Training Program

• Ontario Press Release - Ontario Keeping Workers Safe As Province Reopens - Free health and safety training now available for small businesses
• Ontario.ca - Health and safety for small businesses

Digital Main Street Program

• Digital Main Street Grant announcement

SPOTLIGHT: Things to consider as you reopen the office

• 7 tips to consider as Ontario reopens
• Why workplace screening is more essential than ever
• Twitter: 4 reasons to get vaccinated - @ScienceFirst

COVID-19 Safety Plan Resources:

• Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan | Ontario.ca
• COVID-19 | Safety for the Workplace | WSPS
• Small Biz Safety: episode 8 - Rapid Testing and Vaccination

THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Driving Safety Reminder as traffic increases

• WSPS.ca Resource on Motor Vehicle Incidents

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).
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