What is rack safety and what should your business do to get started? Get answers and practical tips to keep your workers and your operations protected. Guests are Marc and Charles from Damotech. Plus, get tips on winter hazards for work and home. 

Note: This episode was recorded on January 24, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.

Show Notes

Damotech - https://www.damotech.com/blog
Rack Safety Blog - Damotech - https://www.damotech.com/blog
Rack Safety Flywheel - https://www.damotech.com/rack-safety/warehouse-rack-safety-program-key-components-checklist
Resources and Downloads - https://www.damotech.com/resources
Damotech.com - Damotech helps companies keep their warehouses and employees safe by maintaining the integrity of their pallet racking systems.

NEW resources to help control racking hazards
Racking Safety for Employers - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/material-handling/hazard-control-racking-safety-for-employers
Racking Safety for Supervisors - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/material-handling/hazard-control-racking-safety-for-supervisors
Racking Safety for Workers - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/material-handling/hazard-control-racking-safety-for-workers

Other resources 
Business in Motion: Managing Material Hazards - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/warehouse-safety/business-in-motion-managing-material-hazards
Material Handling in Manufacturing (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Initiative) (pre-recorded webinar) - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/brightcove-hubspot-playlist/wsps-safety-connection-mlitsd-initiative-material-handling-in-manufacturing
Storage Rack Safety Check - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/safety-checks/safety-check-storage-rack-safety
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development - Guideline for the safe operation and maintenance of powered lift trucks in Ontario - https://www.ontario.ca/document/guideline-safe-operation-and-maintenance-powered-lift-trucks
Safety in 60 seconds: Safety tips videos on Warehouse and Distribution - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elH_aW8Qx2g&list=PL5FjdkloWJydc29vjfqYrcGHWLvMgbBpP
6 things you need to know about PSRs - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/articles/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-psrs
Safety in 60 seconds: Safety tips videos on PSRs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIQ08_goVBE&list=PL5FjdkloWJyddE2dvz-wheENvwo3A1gmG

#33 – Workplace racking 101: What your small biz needs to know

There are COVID-19 variants lurking – what do they mean for you, your business and the masks you use? Safety experts Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs get the scoop from WSPS’ “mask guru” Wagish Yajaman.

Note: This episode was recorded on February 9, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area. 

RESOURCES 

Intro
WSPS Article: 5 steps to keep up with evolving COVID-19 requirements
https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/5-steps-to-keep-up-with-evolving-COVID-19-requirem.aspx  

Ontario Small Business Support Grant
https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/

Ontario support grant to small businesses to assist with the costs of PPE.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs#section-1 

IN THE NEWS: Masks: the Next Frontier

WSPS article on current mask recommendations
https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/6-ways-to-meet-COVID-variants-head-on.aspx

WSPS article on how to safely use, handle and dispose of face coverings
https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/how-to-safely-use-face-coverings.aspx 

WSPS Fact Sheet: Filtering Face Pieces, Masks and Fabric Face coverings
https://d1ow5xpphy0w2p.cloudfront.net/common/Masks-Face-Coverings-Featr-Sht-LR-Final.pdf 

WSPS Poster: Using the Hierarchy of Controls to fight COVID-19
https://d1ow5xpphy0w2p.cloudfront.net/common/covid19-hierarchy-of-controls-poster.pdf 

Ontario.ca: Using Masks in the Workplace
https://www.ontario.ca/page/using-masks-workplace 

New York Times animation on how masks work
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/30/science/wear-mask-covid-particles-ul.html

Toronto Star article: One mask or two? As other countries explore new options, Canada sticks to its COVID-19 advice
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/01/28/one-mask-or-two-as-other-countries-explore-new-options-canada-sticks-to-its-covid-19-advice.html 

Washington Post opinion article on premium masks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/26/n95-masks-safest-next-best-options/

Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre
https://www.wsps.ca/Small-Business-Centre/Home.aspx

Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca 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
 

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Download the free WSPS COVID at Work App 
This new app gives workers access to helpful health and safety information and resources on the go. Download from:

The App Store 
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prevent-covid-at-work/id1531461767 

Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apps.wsps

#4 - Masks: the Next Frontier

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.

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