COVID-19 Resources

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WSN news announcements

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

General site for Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/resources-prevent-covid-19-workplace

Agriculture industry safety during COVID-19 - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) - NEW

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 - NEW

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

Construction guidance during COVID-19 - Workplace posters: Eng 8.5x11 Eng 11x17 Fre 8.5x11 Fre 11x17 - MLTSD

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

COVID-19 Safety Plan Template (MS Word) - MLTSD - NEW

COVID-19 Control Checklist - Fillable PDF - WSN - NEW

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 version French version - NEW

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

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 version French version - UPDATED

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

Offices - Health and Safety Guidance During COVID-19 For Employers with Office Settings - PSHSA and WSPS - UPDATED

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

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

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

Work Camps guidance during COVID-19 - Workplace Safety North

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

Pandemic resources for businesses

Guidance for employers - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and workplace health and safety - MLTSD

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

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

Cleaning and Disinfecting Decision Tool - CDC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crisis communications plan - Chamber of Commerce

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

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

Workplace mental health - Workplace Safety North

Additional resources

Ontario Framework for Reopening Province - Ontario Government - NEW

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

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

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

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

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

Information sheet (available in multiple languages) – Ontario Ministry of Health

Online self-assessment - Ontario Ministry of Health

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