Keeping safe during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unique challenges for businesses and individuals around the world.
This hub offers critical information, resources, and updates to help employers ensure the safety of their workers during this time.
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Resources for public health updates on COVID-19:
Public Health Agency of Canada
Government of Canada's pandemic status updates, links to health resources, prevention and risk information, and policies.
Ontario Ministry of Health
Province of Ontario's outbreak status, policies, recommendations, and resources.
World Health Organization
Global information and updates on the pandemic.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
US-based pandemic coverage and updates.
Industry Associations
Useful business planning resources and industry association supports in the fight against COVID-19.
Articles
Heat stress and the COVID-19 factor
While heat stress is a recognized hazard in some workplaces all year long, extreme summer temperatures may introduce the risk into other workplaces.
3 min read
10 tips for re-orienting workers as businesses re-open (Article)
As workplaces implement COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, the environment that employees return to may look very different from the one they left.
3 min read
eCourses
Coronavirus Preparedness for Employers and Employees (French)
Gain awareness on Coronavirus "COVID-19" and learn about simple steps you can take to stay healthy; prevent the spread of the virus and keep your workers and your business safe in this quick 30 minute eCourse. This course is also available in English
FREE
Pandemic Planning (eCourse)
This course describes the steps workplaces can take to plan for employee absences and business continuity.
FREE
Upcoming Webinars
Supporting Mental Health of Workers While Operating During COVID-19 (Webinar)
This two-part webinar, will cover how to use the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace for guidance.
July 14, 2020 and July 22, 2020
Safety Insights & Safe Work Practices for Personal Care Services (Webinar)
Join WSPS and guest speaker Craig Stewart, Health and Safety Consultant and CRSP, for a lively and informative discussion about how the personal service industry has responded during the pandemic.
July 15, 2020
Heat Stress (Webinar)
Join WSPS Senior Consultants Angela Cameron and Kristin Onorato with Industrial Hygienist Warren Clements for an informative discussion about good practices related to recognizing, assessing and controlling heat stress within the workplace.
July 16, 2020