Consultant: Norm Kramer

CCIF TORONTO 2015 IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS 

WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY 

About WSPS

Whether you design it, grow it, pick it, can it, make it, ship it, shelve it, sell it or serve it – welcome to Workplace Safety & Prevention services your trusted health and safety advisor. 

We work with clients in the agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors:

154,000 workplaces

3.9 million employees

WSPS ‐ Our Promise

To put health and safety solutions within reach of every employer and employee in Ontario.

Click on the most appropriate answer:

a) Lack of bonding & groundingb) Poor housekeeping practicesc) Lack of Personal Protective Equipmentd) Oxy‐acetylene torch close to flammable chemicale) Food close to airborne contaminantsf) All of the aboveg) Only A and D

Click on the most appropriate answer:

a) Improper respiratorb) Smoking close to flammablesc) Oxy‐acetylene tank not securedd) All of the abovee) A & B only

Click on the most appropriate answer:

a) Improper respiratorb) Drinking in contaminated environmentc) Worker close by without respiratord) Awkward posturee) All of the abovef) A & B only

What are some possible reasons these hazards exist?

a) No written safety standardsb) Lack of safety orientation trainingc) Lack of supervisor competencyd) Lack of enforcement of standardse) Management values productivity over safety – “just 

gitter done”f) All of the above

What Can Happen?

St. John’s Newfoundland Worker pinned beneath vehicle suffered serious injuries.

Employer guilty of not providing training, supervision and failing to ensure safe work practices were followed.

What Can Happen?

Ontario (Ottawa) Grinder malfunctioned and blade caused serious injury to worker’s chest.

Employer guilty of not maintaining tools and providing safety instruction to worker.

What Can Happen?

Nova Scotia Explosion and fire in barrel of solvents used to wash paint gun resulted in worker fatality.

Employer guilty of not labelling barrel, providing grounding and site specific WHMIS training.

What Can Happen?

Ontario (Toronto) Auto repair facility burned to ground when a fire occurred when worker was removing gas tank.

Gasoline not removed from tank, gasoline leaked, trouble light dropped igniting fuel, extinguisher (water based) spread fire.

What do all shops need to protect your business and remain profitable?

The mindset that safety can be a competitive advantage to your business.

The TOP TEN Steps….to a safer more profitable shop booklet published by AIA Canada.

Would you like to receive an updated version of the Top Ten Steps booklet?

Yes No

How Do The Top Ten Steps Relate to Top 10 MOL Orders?

Designated Substances (Isocyanates)  Hazardous Chemicals

– Step 5: WHMIS Compliance

Storage & Dispensing of Flammables– Step 2: Flammable Liquids

Lifting Devices (Hoists & Jacks)– Step 9: Safe Work Practices

Worker Training (WHMIS, PPE)– Step 3: Personal Protective Equipment

Trends: What’s Coming?

Safety Act Extended to Unpaid Learners (Students) Mandatory Safety Awareness Training Global Harmonization to Replace WHMIS Vehicles with Alternative Energy Sources  New CSA Standards (E.g. protective footwear) Emphasis on Vehicle Lift competency Training requirements for H&S Representatives Incentive Programs under review Vulnerable Workers

What are the Benefits of a Safety Management System?

A basic safety management system makes your safety program sustainable and is not dependant on one person.

Are you creating that safe working environment?

Why Safety Is Important to Your Business?

Maintain & improve efficiency & productivity Keep government inspectors away   Manage worker’s compensation costs  High employee morale leads to high customer service

Avoid fines & penalties Maintain positive reputation in community

What Websites Provide the Most Practical Safety Information at no Cost?

www.wsps.ca www.ccohs.ca www.autobodyhelp.ca

For all your health and safety solutions, contact:

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services1 877 494 WSPS (9777)

WSPS.CA

Ontario’s automotive sector includes collision repair shops, auto dealerships, tire dealers, auto recyclers, lubricators and other services. All of them share the need for workplace safety.

Investing in prevention reduces overall costs, improves employee retention and saves your business money, time & resources. It is all about ensuring everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

Why choose WSPS?

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) provides high quality health & safety consulting & training services across the province, wherever your business takes you.

WSPS training provides high-quality, expert health & safety training that supports your bottom-line by reducing injuries & illnesses, improving employee retention and lowering costs.

Our approach is designed to help you meet your health & safety requirements and allows your organization to implement, manage and continually improve its health & safety program.

Key Benefits � Access WSPS’ results-based approach focused on building self-reliance and integrating health & safety practices throughout your business

� Proven expertise in management systems, project management, auditing

� Comprehensive & expert hazard assessments and recommendations

� Audits and Gap analysis to help assess where your workplace is today and plan to where it needs to be tomorrow

� Practical, applicable & flexible training solutions � Expert, knowledgeable & responsive consultants to meet your needs

� In-depth and up-to-date understanding of Ontario’s health & safety compliance system

� Customized and specific solutions including: training, workshops, awareness sessions & consulting

Flyer – Front PG 1 oPtion A

Vehicle Sales & Service

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wsps.ca

Flyer – BAck PG 2 oPtion B

1. Small Business Vehicle Sales & Service Health & Safety Manual – WSPS can help by providing a service that starts with an on-site, comprehensive hazard assessment and then developing a customized health and safety manual that helps you meet applicable legislative requirements.

2. Hazard Assessments – Our safeguarding specialists will work with you to: Identify the various tasks; Identify and analyze the hazards associated with each task; Evaluate the risks associated with each hazard; Discuss safeguarding control measures to mitigate these risks.

3. Isocyanate Assessment & Control Program – WSPS specialists will prepare a detailed assessment to determine the required elements of an isocyanates control program & worker education program alongside helping establish written policies, procedures & controls

4. Occupational Hygiene Consulting – Occupational hygiene is the science of anticipating, recognizing, assessing and controlling chemical, physical or biological agents before they adversely affect employees’ health and safety. Whatever your exposure concerns are, let us help you recognize, assess and help control hazards to make your workplace healthier.

5. Lifting It Right: 2014 Online Edition – This online course covers lift types, the lifting and lowering process and lift maintenance with course material based on the ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008 – “Standard for Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance”.

6. Confined Space Safety – This 1/2 day instructor-led course is designed to provide participants with general, legislative, and refresher training around confined spaces, including recognizing, assessing and controlling confined space hazards in your workplace

7. Effective Supervisor Training – Supervisors play a critical role in workplace health and safety, employee performance, and productivity. This 2-day course focuses on what it means to be a “competent” person and to develop the practical knowledge and skills to effective perform their role.

8. Investigating Accidents and Incidents Training – The investigation of accidents and incidents is a core activity within a functional health and safety program. This instructor-led course covers the purpose and benefits of an investigation, legal reporting requirements, and proven steps and techniques for conducting effective investigations.

9. Nuts and Bolts of Implementing an MSD Prevention Program – This two-module course covers how to implement an MSD prevention program and assess and control MSD hazards, including how to find the gaps in your MSD prevention efforts and to apply techniques and tools for recognizing, assessing and controlling your company’s MSD hazards.

WSPS consulting & training services are available across Ontario. Customized to your business requirements, we can provide your business with the qualified, high-quality assistance you need, when you need it, making your workplace safer and saving you time and money.

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800-047-01-IGOT

For more information, visit us online or Customer Care at:

wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) ext. 0 customercare@wsps.ca