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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. 6, 2021 Ontario supporting forestry jobs and worker safety
Dec. 4, 2020 Celebrate the holiday season safely
Sept. 1, 2020 Program Delivery at WSN Facilities and Training Rooms
Aug. 18, 2020: Mine rescue training resumes
Aug. 18, 2020 Health and Safety Excellence program: pandemic updates
Jul. 9, 2020 First Aid re-certification training during COVID-19
Jun. 16, 2020 Ontario Mine Rescue continues to be prepared
May 11, 2020 New virtual health and safety training underway
Apr. 30, 2020 Health and safety association guidance documents for workplaces during the COVID-19 outbreak
Apr. 3, 2020 New COVID-19 resources webpage for businesses
Mar. 25, 2020 Message from WSN CEO and Board Chair
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 - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD
Construction - Essential Sector Poster - Worker - MLTSD: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11
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
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 sector Ontario COVID-19 controls report - Ontario Mining Association - NEW
Pandemic (COVID-19) Tip Sheets - Pandemic guidance for higher-risk and essential occupations and industries - CCOHS
Restaurant and Food Service - Essential Sector Poster - Worker: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 Employer: Eng 8.5x11 Fre 8.5x11 - MLTSD
Work Camps guidance during COVID-19 - Workplace Safety North
Workers - COVID-19: Support for workers - Government of Ontario
Pandemic resources for businesses
Business Continuity Plan and Tools - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
COVID-19 (coronavirus) and workplace health and safety - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
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
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
Workplace COVID-19 Risk Management (Control Banding) Matrix - Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers - NEW
Workplace mental health - Workplace Safety North
Additional resources
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
Online self-assessment - Ontario Ministry of Health
Ontario Framework for Reopening Province - Ontario Government
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/x9NOUr0ItNA