Workplace Health & Safety for your Small Business

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Presented by Richmond Hill Economic Development, Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre

As a small business owner, you have legal obligations when it comes to the health and safety of your workplace.

But it's not just about the law. A sound workplace health and safety program will also ensure the growth of your business.

Don’t know how to start? This webinar will guide you through the journey.

You’ll learn:

  • Who is Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)?
  • What is the occupational health and safety system in Ontario?
  • What is the Occupation Health & Safety Act (OHSA)?
  • What are responsibilities of the employer, the supervisor, and the worker in health & safety?
  • How can I use WSPS Small Business Centre?
  • What other free resources dose WSPS provide?
  • What is WSIB’s incentive program, Health & Safety Excellence program (HSEp)?

About the Presenter:

Bill Chen is the Account Representative-Small Business with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), the biggest not-for-profit health and safety association serving industrial, agriculture and service sectors in Ontario.

Bill's job is to reach out to small businesses and community groups across GTA, identify their health and safety needs and provide consulting and other free resources. As a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Bill also volunteers with WSPS to deliver health and safety presentations to co-op students and newcomers in GTA. He was a recipient of Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in 2018.

This is an online presentation. There is no charge to attend but registration is required.  Click HERE

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