The Warehouse Safety Experts
ÒWarehouse and distribution centre safety was a
2016 focus area for WSPS. Leading this initiative was
an experienced team of warehouse safety professionals
and technical specialists. Providing insight on high
hazard topics, they were featured in the "WSPS
Warehouse Safety Tips" videos on WSPS.ca.
In February 2017, WSPS' Warehouse Safety Conference
offered attendees an opportunity to consult the experts
on pedestrian safety, manual materials handling,
racking systems and more. The sold-out conference
also showcased a panel session with representatives
from The Home Depot, Coca-Cola Refreshments
Canada and Ingredion Canada Corporation.
LEADING
THE
ÒAIM Environmental Group, Inc. said they
wanted to be leaders in health and safety—not
followers. Since 2012, WSPS and its partners
at IHSA have been assisting AIM's subsidiary
company, Wellington Organix, Inc., operators of
the City of Guelph's Organic Waste Processing
Facility, develop and implement its health
and safety system. The culmination was
achieving Certificate of Recognition (COR™)
certification in 2014. WSPS is now assisting
AIM Environmental Group in securing COR™
designation at other AIM-operated facilities.
Helping employers recognize the advantages
of a systematic approach to H&S is the
first step. With the anticipated arrival of
the new standard ISO 45001, Occupational
health and safety management systems, the
growing supply chain advantage of programs
such as COR™, and criteria for accreditation of
H&S management systems expected within
the year, more companies are coming on
board. In 2016, WSPS increased its focus on
management systems, building capacity to
assist these customers in realizing their goals.
Guides on the
Management
Systems Journey
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"
The team from WSPS was instrumental in
helping us develop a racking program that
we are rolling out across Canada.
"
— Denesh Maharajh, Senior Manager, National Health
& Safety/Maintenance, Home Depot Supply Chain
Jennifer MacFarlane, WSPS with
Mark Jared and Justin Barone,
Wellington Organix, Inc.
