Small Biz Safety

About Small Biz Safety

Run a small business? Let our safety experts walk you through simple steps to make your workplace safer and your business better. Brought to you by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) in Ontario, Canada.

Publisher

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Nov 2020

Latest episode

16 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2025

   #42 - Balancing business and safety: Tips to save time and money

   Struggling to balance business and managing health and safety? WSPS consultant Amanda Gorman shares simple ways to make safety part of your daily routine to save time, money, and stress. Plus, get the latest on the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspections and how to prepare. Show Notes In the News: Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspections The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) aims to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and promotes and enforces employment standards. Each year, provincial health and safety campaigns focus on specific high-risk hazards or topics. This year, the following campaigns will take place: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 - Material Handling April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - Exposure to Chemical Agents April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - WHMIS Training June 2, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - MSD Prevention in the Retail Sector Check out this page to learn more about current inspections and access free resources and webinars. Balancing Business and Safety Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre to get free resources and guides to help build a strong health and safety program. What does the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) mean? - This Internal Responsibility System (IRS) primer will help you understand your role and the role of others in protecting workers from harm. Free eCourse - Health & Safety Awareness Training for Ontario Workers - This interactive self-paced awareness eCourse is designed to build awareness for workers around health and safety in the workplace. It meets the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)'s Worker Awareness requirements outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/130297). New worker training: Are you meeting your legal requirements? - Hiring new workers? Find out what safety training you need to provide employees to stay in compliance and follow best practices. Plus, get effective training tips. Do your workplace supervisors understand their role? 'Due diligence' explained - Do your supervisors understand their legal responsibilities? Do they know the expectation of due diligence? Find out how to set them up for success. Quick Safety Tips - Supervisors - Watch this series of short videos to learn more about the role of a supervisor, what it means to be competent, what makes a supervisor effective, and more. Appointing Competent Supervision (video) Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777). Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.

2. 

   18 Mar 2025

   #41 – Navigating fatigue and stress in difficult times

   These days, many of us are feeling tired and stressed. In this episode, we’ll discuss what causes fatigue, how it affects workplace safety, and how to handle it. You’ll also get tips to manage stress, plus learn how safety can save you time and money, with free resources to help. Note: This episode was recorded on March 17, 2025. All information presented was in effect at that time. Show Notes In the News:  Save money and time with safety You’re no doubt looking for ways to save time and cut costs at this critical time. If you're a WSIB-registered business in the agriculture, manufacturing, or service sector, you’re entitled to free health and safety services from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. We can help you meet your legal obligations without additional costs and ensure your team stays safe on the job. Find out more about your Member Benefits. Managing Workplace Fatigue ·       7 workplace strategies for managing employee fatigue (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) ·       How well is your workplace managing the risks of shift work? 6 things employers can do (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) ·       We're all exhausted. Here's what workplaces can do about it (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) ·       Employee Fatigue Self-Assessment Tool (CSA) – Link will download the self-assessment tool in Word format ·       Fatigue resources (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) – Access fact sheets, infographics and other resources on fatigue. ·       Tips to avoid drowsy driving (The Canada Safety Council) ·       3 questions to ask about fatigue in your organization (OHS Canada) ·       Fatigue impairment (WorkSafe BC) Stress ·       Provincial Mental Health Support (CAMH) ·       Mental Health - Coping With Stress (Government of Canada) ·       Workplace stress is at an all-time high: 9 ways you can help (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Customer Care online or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777). Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca.

3. 

   10 Dec 2024

   #40 - Respond to crime and violence in your retail business

   Retail business owner and industry expert, [Name], shares tips on how to protect workplaces and teams from rising crime and violence, and explains the impact of the Working for Workers Five Act on OHSA compliance.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,641,006

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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