We open up the mailbag to answer your questions! Safety experts Kirsi Henry, Jack Minacs, Pam Patry and Lori Shepherd discuss returning to the office, tips on becoming an HSR, seasonal workers and more.

Note: This episode was recorded on April 6, 2022. 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

WHMIS – Do all employees need training every year?

• Chemicals, Hazardous Materials & WHMIS | WSPS.ca

Seasonal employees and JHSC requirements

• Guide for health and safety committees and representatives | ontario.ca

Health and safety representative (HSR)

• Health & Safety Representative | WSPS.ca
• Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training | WSPS.ca

How can businesses deal with the dropping of mandates if some employees and customers are not quite ready?

• COVID-19 information and resources
• Should you keep some COVID controls in place? | WSPS.ca

Return to office

• Prepare for emergency situations including COVID-19 | WSPS.ca
• How to apply your COVID-19 safety plan to other hazards | WSPS.ca
• 6 tips for preventing MSDs in the post-pandemic office | WSPS.ca

Other Resources

• Disconnecting from Work Poster
• MLTSD initiatives 2022-2023: inspection schedule

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