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Our Three-Year
Journey
The period between 2018 to 2020 presented the world with challenges unlike any
other time in recent history. With rapid advancements in technology, continued
changes in demographics and the nature of work, and the onset of the COVID-19
pandemic, it required that businesses pivot and innovate to serve customers and
stay relevant.
At WSPS, 2020/21 represented the final year of a three-year
strategic plan. Here are some highlights of progress made towards our
vision of "every worker, healthy and safe, every day" since April 2018.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Keep more people healthy and safe by growing and sharing
leading edge expertise
➜ Expanded capacity to deliver more services to more customers in machine
safety and robotics, warehousing and distribution, ergonomics, occupational
hygiene, mental health, occupational health and safety management systems,
and confined space
➜ Used evidence-based approach in development of solutions for audiences with
high risk/vulnerable characteristics, such as greenhouses and young workers
➜ Conducted applied research to guide businesses through the building blocks
in implementing a workplace mental health program
➜ Worked with prevention system partners to help businesses start their
management system journey through the launch of the Health and Safety
Excellence program and Supporting Ontario's Safe Employers
➜ Supported businesses during the pandemic with the development of
198 digital solutions, including sector and job-specific guidance, and 9 safety
plans for essential workplaces and those that were reopening
➜ Listened to our sector Advisory Committees and industry partners on
emerging areas of concern, and collaborated to get the word out through
webinars, resources and networking
