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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) provides industry-specific health and safety products, training and consulting services to 154,000 businesses and 3.8 million employees in Ontario’s agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors.

As one of four health and safety associations operating under the Health & Safety Ontario banner, WSPS is a trusted advisor to businesses, large and small, seeking to boost productivity and profitability by reaching zero work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities.

Previously, you knew us as:

  • Farm Safety Association (FSA)
  • Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
  • Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA)

News and Updates WSPS Announcements

Are You Ready for the MOL MSD Blitz on Manual Material Handling?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and can affect the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and/or spinal discs that may be caused or aggravated by various hazards in the workplace.
January 23, 2012
11 tips for maximizing training
Employers may be tempted to postpone training when budgets are tight, but with today's unlimited training options, try maximizing your return on investment instead. The ultimate return on that training investment is a safety-savvy workforce that applies what it learns, shares its knowledge and skills with others, and creates a safe, productive and profitable workplace. Here's how to make every penny count.
December 23, 2011
Advance notice: CSA to launch hazard identification standard
In early spring, CSA is expected to launch a new standard that will help users apply a systematic approach to identifying hazards, assessing the risk they pose, and eliminating or controlling them. "These three steps are the underpinnings of an effective occupational health and safety management system," says Freddie Ovanessian, a senior consulting solution designer with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services and a member of the CSA technical committee responsible for the standard.
December 21, 2011
HSO Network Magazine • Volume 1 • Issue 3
Managing Emotional Fallout from a Critical Incident; Defensive Driving: tales from the driver’s seat; View from the Top Part 2: 4 corporate leaders talk about health & safety.
December 19, 2011
Safe winter driving: six hazards and how to manage them
Unpredictable winter weather conditions and fewer hours of light can place extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. Heed the following hazards and precautions.
December 19, 2011
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